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We all know that drugs are destroying our country. It is not just in the bigger cities but the problem exists in most small communities. Recently, only seven miles from Holdenville, there were two gang-related shootings.

For nine years, my wife and I lived in the city, down a long lane, next to the Quaker meeting I pastored. Our first Halloween, we loaded up on candy, anticipating a horde of pirates, ghosts, and witches.

Thought I’d let my doctor check me, cause I didn’t feel quite right. All those aches and pains annoyed me, and I couldn’t seep at night. He could find no real disorder, but he wouldn’t let it rest. What with Medicare and Blue Cross, it wouldn’t hurt to do some tests!

This year will be the 58th year since my graduation. I can still do everything I did in high school (in my mind). However, if we start playing football again there will have to be a few changes. If there isn’t one already, someone needs to start a seniors’ football league.

Prayer changes things. That is more than just a slogan, it is a fact. A few weeks ago a friend of mine stopped by the office and also brought me its following article about prayer. I dreamed that I went to Heaven and an angel was showing me around.

My favorite story of the week is about a gentlemen named Morris.He is an 82 year-old man who went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm.

Do you ever feel overworked, over-regulated, under-leisured, under benefited? Take heart. This notice was found in the ruins of a London office building. It was dated 1852. This firm has reduced the hours of work, and the clerical staff will now only have to be present between the hours of 7 a.m.

Overheard at a recent school reunion…He was a widower and she a widow. They had known each other for a number of years being high school classmates and having attended class reunions in the past without fail.

I received the following from one of our readers and really enjoyed the article. It is a list of Paraprosdokians. I must admit I did not know what the word meant until I looked it up in the dictionary.

I love this Japanese doctor. I wish he was close enough for me to be one of his patients. Here are his answers to a recent interview. *Q*: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?*A*: Heart only good for so many beats, and that’s it...