From the EDITOR I could claim I’ve met all my plans and goals for my life. Unfortunately, sometimes plans and goals quickly change. My late wife, Judy, and I adopted our son Dakota when he was seven while Judy and I where both 58. A huge change came as I lost Judy to a heart attack and became a single parent throughout my sixties. As most of you know, being a parent at any age is challenging. Therefore, my goal is to watch my son Dakota be handed his high school diploma next spring. Thomas Jefferson wrote: “In conclusion, I have come awfully close to meeting all my goals.” I believe how we handle our situations and having the ability to keep our plans fluid is what keeps us heading in the right direction. So please enjoy both The Corridor Magazine from past years and all of our newer issues.
by JOE GOOCH
Allow me to reflect on the first paragraph from the very first edition of The Corridor Magazine. “The very first week in May of 2006 Judy and I arrived home from work, had dinner and sat down to read our mail. I said to Judy, ‘Look at this publication we just received. This is such a nice looking magazine showing information about a resort; it makes me want to be there. It would be so nice to have a publication like this for the area between Tulsa and Oklahoma City.’” You’re not getting rid of me that easy! I’ll talk to you next month, when I begin the 16th year or the 181st issue of The Corridor Magazine. AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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