Tammy Taylor
Qualities of leadership | Ott Observation
A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Bob Woodward speak. If you are of a certain age, you may recall that he, along with Carl Bernstein,…
Day off | Mark’s Remarks
For years, I’ve had people in the community ask me what teachers do on those “days off” – also referred to as “Institute Days.” It used to offend me greatly.…
Kiddie shows, the gang and political correctness | Mark’s Remarks
Back in the day, television stations often showed some type of lunchtime show for kids with cartoons and shenanigans. It was especially common practice in larger cities, where kids walked…
A case for safety nets | Ott Observations
I was reading recently about the enhanced child tax credit (part of the COVID economic relief package) and its impact on families in poverty. Besides increasing the dollar amount, the…
Seeing pink is a great mammogram reminder | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz If the pink popping up in store displays and across our screens hasn’t given it away already, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And while…
Christian snobbery | Mark’s Remarks
As I say many times per day, we have really forgotten how to love each other in this day and age. Acceptance and tolerance are preached all the time, but…
Big Boss | Mark’s Remarks
One of my pet peeves has to be bossy folks. I’m pretty sure I’ve written about these folks before. There are times when I can laugh and dismiss such…
Blue’s Clues Blue Mood | Mark’s Remarks
My boys, ages 23 and 21, are both adults and on their own. When they were little, they both watched “Blue’s Clues.” It was a show that had lots of…
