A sentinel is a person who stands guard, watching over, protecting. When I think of a sentinel, I think of a soldier, straight and tall, keeping watch. To my way of thinking, the ancient pine trees that have stood at Caney Cemetery for centuries are sentinels. I’ve always admired those trees, so tall and strong. […]
May 18, 2014
Looking Back
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Many years ago, I wrote a weekly column for my hometown newspaper, The Tahlequah Daily Press, called Looking Back. In it, I included articles on Tahlequah’s historic homes, businesses that flourished in the past, and, most importantly, the people of Cherokee County. Articles on my mother’s family, Levi and Edna Latty, were the basis for […]
May 17, 2014
The Strange Tale of the Red-Rumped Rodents
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Squirrels are cute, clever, furry, and a symbol of fall.They sort of go with acorns and hickory nuts and changing seasons. However, spring is OK with them too and I have a feeling that now they are busily procreating. Squirrels flourish, no matter what the season. Squirrels are acrobatic opportunists who can be a real nuisance. For instance, they […]
May 16, 2014
Sounds That Shape Our Lives
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Does sound travel better through cold air? Are rain and fog good conductors of noise? This early in the morning, I sometimes hear far-off clangs and bangs, with a continuous underlying roar. The only explanation I can think of is the train downtown. It must be busy doing whatever trains do on those tracks, maybe hooking or unhooking […]
May 14, 2014
Saying Good-bye to Old Friends
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It’s very hard to say good-bye to friends who have been with me for forty years or more but sometimes, it is the wisest and most unselfish thing to do. I mean, would you rather see new sights and new faces, or be stuck in a dark and dusty garage for the next four decades? In answering […]
May 12, 2014
The Influence of Nitzevet
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Speaking of Moms and their influence, have you ever wondered about the outstanding people of the Bible and why they were so? I realize that God had His hand on them, for His purposes but I wonder in doing so, if God may have given them a particular mother. The first person I thought of […]
