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Our country seems to be going through a very dark time right now with all the chaos, political upheaval, the economy is a pressure in and of itself, and now we also face the horrendous evil that has … more
It’s been an emotional weekend. Everything from being a proud grandma watching another one of our grandchildren graduate high school to experiencing a tornado warning. There were some … more
The L ORD recorded in Psalm 73, “Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the … more
Two days of baseball games made for a relaxing, albeit cold, weekend.  With no children of my own playing, it was fun to just go because I wanted to.  It was nice to see some of my bus … more
Conservation efforts can be rewarding for farmers and lead to healthier soil and increased yields. Many of these efforts are supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources … more
Memorial Day. The American holiday is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military, as well as those who served our country and passed … more
Many tree owners have been confronted with browning evergreens this spring. Even the tough-as-nails-never-needs-attention junipers are brown, in some cases entire trees. The winter of 2021-2022 … more
In late 1914, the fields of Northern France and Flanders were once again ripped open as the First World War raged through Europe. In the midst of WWI our soldiers noticed that scarlet poppies grew … more
We are very blessed to live in a country that still, even in the midst of all the chaos & ungodliness, still considers itself “One Nation Under God.” We are surrounded by the … more
This past Friday, Friday the 13th, I received a phone call from a friend who moved from Oakland to Missouri. I hadn’t heard from her in awhile. She started with, “I have a dumb … more
Graduation ceremonies and parties are done. The younger students have finished their final day of school for the 2021-22 year, and are now looking forward to 3 short months of summer vacation. … more
Stories of students and faculty at Oakland-Craig going above and beyond isn’t necessarily news.  Curiosity has me wondering how many other stories of excellence go unnoticed for every one … more
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