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So what, Casimir Pulaski? | Mark’s Remarks
Although it seems to be news that came out in 2019, I guess I missed it. Did you hear? Casimir Pulaski could have been a woman. Or a man. Or…
What to know about young adult colorectal cancer | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center We’ve seen great progress in the fight against colorectal cancer. While it’s still one of the most common cancers in the U.S.,…
Testing mental competency
Both sides are trying to make mental competency an issue in the upcoming presidential election. Every stumble or fumbled word is noted as evidence. “See there, he’s lost it,” or…
Tiptoeing around Pop | Mark’s Remarks
I was having a good conversation with one of my old school buddies a few weeks back, and we were catching up on some guys we used to hang out…
Barbie, Taylor Swift and getting butt-hurt
All right, I’ve had just about enough of this baloney regarding the movie “Barbie” and everyone bashing Taylor Swift. Maybe the two aren’t related too closely, other than they…
Deportation to make America great again | Ott Observations
I’ve watched most of the Republican presidential debates to this point. I don’t think it is fair to be critical of anything unless you make the effort to first understand…
Weren’t we just there? | Mark’s Remarks
If you’ve read many of my columns, you might know that it’s hard for me to let go of some things from the past. I tend to be a…
Kids who don’t come back
Growing older and the information that comes with it is not always something I relish. Along the same lines, I’m in a position where I’ve gotten to know families, served…