Columns & Opinions

Messy reader needs help clearing clutter

Messy reader needs help clearing clutter

Messy reader needs help clearing clutter

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am so embarrassed. One of my dearest friends came to town, and we went out for brunch in my neighborhood. Afterward, we took a walk and ended up near my house. She asked if she could use my bathroom, and I had to say no. My house is a total mess.
Habits are important to a happy life

Habits are important to a happy life

Habits are important to a happy life

I am a person of generally good habits, which is why it is puzzling when I acquire a bad one.Habits are probably the most important thing when it comes to having a happy life. I eat things that make me feel good and are good for me. I take my long walk every day.
CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGO● Grants from the Clinton Public School Foundation were celebrated with balloon bouquets at Clinton High School and Southwest Elementary.

Thank for publishing Kathryn Jean Lopez column in CDN

Dear Editor,I’d just like to thank you for continuing to include Kathryn Jean Lopez in your editorial section of the Clinton Daily News.Her latest contribution was in the worship-religion section of the Saturday, October 2nd edition and was very thought-provoking and a fine piece of journalism – in...
Saluting flag noticed, appreciated

Saluting flag noticed, appreciated

Saluting flag noticed, appreciated

Before the Clinton High School football game at Chickasha last week, Clinton Daily News Sports Editor Adam Ewing captured a picture of the Red Tornado team captains with their helmets off and their right hands placed over their hearts during the playing of our national anthem.To say the least, it...

Unafraid of going their own way

Remember the media cheers for Sen. John McCain when he stopped the effort to repeal Obamacare? McCain was a Republican frustrating a Republican policy goal, which was enough to earn the highest praise in some media circles.
I’m the only one that doesn’t speak Spanish

I’m the only one that doesn’t speak Spanish

I’m the only one that doesn’t speak Spanish

DEAR HARRIETTE: I live in a neighborhood that is predominantly Spanish-speaking, and where I go to school, most of the students are Latinx. I am the only non-Spanish-speaker in my friend group.My friends will speak Spanish in front of me, knowing that I cannot engage with them.
Americans believe in value of work

Americans believe in value of work

Americans believe in value of work

Oklahomans from Kenton to Idabel and Hollis to Quapaw understand the value of work and supporting our families. As Proverbs 14:23 states, “All hard work brings profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”