Tammy Taylor
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris | Movie Review
Back in the day, especially in times of trouble, people flocked to the movies to escape. Musicals, formulaic love stories and light, fluffy fare with happy endings were standards for audiences…
Evolution of commercials | Mark’s Remarks
You really show your age when you start being offended by television commercials. I just noticed this the other night – especially after my kids started rolling their eyes…
Re-examining states’ rights | Ott Observations
When I attended the smash Broadway musical “Hamilton,” it stirred in me an interest in digging deeper into the origin of our country and the issues our founders faced. I’ve…
Dog days of summer, circa 1980 | Mark’s Remarks
All of us adults want to fuss at kids for their bad habits and how they use their free time. But I will tell you I have very vivid memories…
Four Healthy Eating Tips That Can Lower the Risk of Cancer | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s likely no surprise to read that what we choose to eat and drink can have a large impact on our health,…
Awkward sentiments | Mark’s Remarks
The older we get, the more we experience death of people our own age. I think it’s shocking because we forget that time goes on. We forget that the person…
Do we need to set higher standards? | Ott Observations
While dozens of states are raising identification standards for citizens to vote, I’ve been reading another book about our Founding Fathers. I think most of us can agree that having…
The ‘what’s important’ age | Mark’s Remarks
You tend to do a lot of reflecting as you approach milestones. My age group is moving toward retirement, grandparenthood, and various stages of life that we are a bit…
