Ferguson Features

January the 20th is always World Penguin Awareness Day. World Penguin Day coincides with the annual northward migration of penguins. This happens each year on or around April 25th. Penguins do not fly, Rather they walk or waddle their way to and from.

Which Year Should I Review? (Pt 2)

Last week I reviewed the first six months of 2017 because I decided the years between then and now are best left to a bad memory. So let us get started with the month of... July.

A Lamp to My Feet

I hope this has been a good week for all of you. Many believers have been taught to fast. Fasting means: Eating sparingly or abstaining from food altogether, either from necessity or desire.

House Organizational Day

Tuesday, Jan. 5, was Organizational Day at the Oklahoma Capitol, marking the official start to the 58th Legislature. This day is required in the state Constitution and is set for the Tuesday following the first Monday in January every other year following the statewide election.

Ferguson Features

Staying with our odd holidays in January. We have National Rubber Duckie Day which is always January 13th. Who doesn't love rubber duckies but did you know that Ernie on Sesame Street first sang the Rubber Duckie Song. Making it an famous childhood song.

First Things First

As I begin my journey representing House District 59 at the state Capitol, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding and tireless efforts of Representative Mike Sanders for the last 12 years. He has set a very high standard of service that I intend to maintain in the months and years to come.

Ferguson Features

Here are some lesser known or weird holidays for the month of January. The first one we are going to explore is The Feast of the Epiphany.

Conversations With David & Others

I was sitting in my recliner, which is my usual modus operandi, when I decided I needed to make use of our private 'facilities' which meant passing by the kitchen. After I'd settled back down in my favorite spot in the living room, the following conversation ensued.

Sanders Joins Advisory Board

The White House this week announced his intent to appoint former Oklahoma State Rep. and House Majority Leader Mike Sanders to serve as a member of the Community Development Advisory Board.

A Lamp to My Feet

The other day I realized that I have been writing this article for 2 years now. My first article appeared in the October 18, 2018 issue of the Watonga Republican. I want to thank the Republican for allowing me to continue to do this.