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Real leadership | Ott Observations
Recently there was a Letter to the Editor written by Sister Marcia Kruse. She witnessed the funeral of Pope Francis and was moved to describe the many characteristics of leadership…
June wedding | Mark’s Remarks
My grandparents were married 97 years ago on June 8, 1928. I was fortunate enough to be around them long enough to ask a million questions and sort of have…
Choosing conversations | Mark’s Remarks
OK, so I told everybody I wouldn’t be writing any more columns about teaching, kids, parents and retirement. I’m a big talker. I also said in February that I’d lose…
Make wellness part of spring cleaning | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center There’s always the same 24 hours in a day, but somehow when we hit spring, it can seem like we get some…
Profile in cowardice | Ott Observations
In 1956, then-Senator John F. Kennedy wrote a book titled “Profiles in Courage.” It consisted of a series of short biographies describing acts of political bravery and integrity by eight…
Summer reboot | Marks’s Remarks
Are any of you like me and often get in a mundane rut? When the days start to get a little longer and the weather reminds us that sunlight and…
Parties everywhere… but no food | Mark’s Remarks
his is the time of the year when there is so much going on, we almost feel like it’s a holiday season of sorts. Someone called the month of May…
Taste Buds | Bubbling and Brewing
A column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, MoCo foodies dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food spirit and culture. Exploring the kitchen cupboards of a creative home cook in…