Alan Dooley
Lots of questions | Ott Observations
Earlier this month, our country used military force to extract Venezuelan President Nicolaus Maduro and his wife from their country, toward prosecuting him for drug trafficking. This focus on protecting…
Recognition deprivation | Mark’s Remarks
I wrote last week about my son and me doing a podcast. Something fun. Something we enjoy. He’s the one who actually looks at the subscriber list, and we both…
Movie nights with Dad
My oldest son and his wife recently moved closer to us, and of course, we were delighted. This means we can have dinner from time to time and jet over…
Crappy healthcare for all | Ott Observations
When I once consulted in the healthcare field, I had a colleague who was fond of saying, “Everyone is entitled to crappy healthcare.” This simple statement included two very…
Teacher brain and adjusting | Mark’s Remarks
I get asked all the time how retirement is going. I retired a year and a half ago after 34 years as a classroom teacher, mostly with kids in grades…
Lists, ambitions and losing it all | Mark’s Remarks
Michelle and I make our biggest plans when we are absolutely certain we should be asleep. We’ll say good night, turn off the light, and then one of us will…
We see what we look for | Ott Observations
I recently attended a weekend retreat and a man at my discussion table was bemoaning the decline of manhood in our country. Out of empathy, I asked if someone…
Choosing conversations | Mark’s Remarks
I really ought to be ashamed of myself. This time of year, I usually write about nice things – warm things, cozy things, spiritual things. Instead, here we are. Again.…
