If there is one thing that I'm certain of, grief changes us. Yes, grief abruptly crashes into us after the loss of a loved one, and then it keeps bumping into us for the remainder of our lives. In 201...

From dramatic speeches at the United Nations Climate Summit to climate protests halting traffic across the country, the topic of climate change and clean energy has dominated the news cycle. Clean air...

Ginger grows as a flowering rhizome with false stems (the ‘stem’ is actually rolled leaves). The plant flowers on shoots that are separate from the leaves. The flowers form on tight clusters with pink...

Over the past two weeks, I have had the pleasure of attending two collaborative efforts at the national level. Both meetings focused on important issues facing Oklahoma’s children and our population a...

Lavender is a beautiful flowering herb and is actually part of the mint family. It grows as a small evergreen shrub with long flower spikes. They are hardy plants that are quick to flower and hard to ...

I have always been intrigued by death. Not in a morbid way, but more in a respectful way. I believe death is more fascinating than terrifying and can be eye-opening in many ways. It can actually make ...

Israel and the Palestinians were still nonexistent. H.W. Bush tried to bring both sides together, but Israel refused to talk directly with Arafat and the PLO. Arafat was a Palestinian who grew up in b...

Most of us have seen signs that say, “buckle up, it’s the law.” Given that seatbelts dramatically increase your chances of walking away from a car accident, it certainly should be the law. Unfortunate...

As parents to six kids, my wife Christie and I want all our children to be good people, accomplish their goals and live long, healthy lives. I think that’s what all parents want for their kids. No par...

On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, with opioids being the most common. Since the start of the...

The staff of The Eufaula Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is at...

Darrell Proctor Seeks Re-Election for Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Representative for McIntosh District I am seeking re-election to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Representat...

There has been a lot of talk lately about the Electoral College. If you read social media, you will see many opinions on why it should or should not continue to choose the American president. Those wh...

Although many people are unaware of it, we had an important holiday this week. Constitution Day fell on September 17, commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 of our coun...

The telephone is still the most used form of communicating with most families today, but many families now are also using email, text messages and social networking to keep in touch. As technology kee...

Did You Hear That? When I got my library card, that’s when my life began. –Rita Mae Brown The Friends of the Library will meet at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18. Lunch is $6 and the program is free. ...

When most people hear the term MIA, or Missing in Action, they think of it in relation to the military. In a recent speech to the Turning Point Council, I referenced how this acronym can also describe...

Football season is upon us once again. Most of the county high school football started last week in addition to the NFL and college ball started a couple weeks ago. Football is predominant on televisi...

Technology surrounds us every day. If you're like me, it's probably the first thing waking you up in the morning because our iPhones have even replaced our alarm clocks. We practically go to bed with ...

When former President Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi were selling Obamacare to the American people, they promised that “if you like your healthcare plan, you can keep your healthcare plan.” They broke...