Bill Ott
A self-loathing nation | Ott Obeservations
This past month, we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a day where most of us claim to be a little Irish. I found myself thinking about my vacation a few…
Tornado chaser | Mark’s Remarks
As a kid, I was terrified of tornadoes. Storms didn’t bother me too much, but tornadoes really messed me up. I could really whip myself into a dither thinking about…
Getting the urge | Mark’s Remarks
My wife has been threatening me for the past few years as my retirement loomed. Not in a bad way, by any means, but sort of a gentle coaxing. Not…
The boys who cry wolf | Ott Observations
Reading headlines and listening to political sound bites got me thinking about the old Aesop fable “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” It is about a shepherd boy who repeatedly fools…
Heels | Mark’s Remarks
I wonder how neglect of certain items in our lives began? I look in my closet sometimes and see a pair of shoes that are sort of squished back in…
Eggs | Mark’s Remarks
When I was a kid, I didn’t really like eggs. I thought they stunk. I thought they looked gross, and I never really cared for the consistency or texture. If…
Literally taking steps to boost mental health | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Apart from not smoking, it’s hard to find something that’s better for us than being physically active. From lowering the risk of…
Not in my neighborhood | Ott Observation
nn, a Catholic charity. They want to build a shelter for unhoused pregnant women in West St. Louis County. Some potential residential neighbors protested based on security concerns. A lawsuit…