Scott Woodsmall
Keep active in winter with an eye toward spring | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center We’ve made it past Groundhog Day — again — but whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, winter can often feel…
My strange obsession | Mark’s Remarks
OK, so it may not be an obsession but since I’m considered a journalist, I thought I’d go the route of sensationalism and try to get ratings for this column.…
Moral compass | Ott Observations
I watched President Jimmy Carter’s funeral at the National Cathedral. It made an impression on me, generating a lot of thoughts and reflections. The first stunning impression was that President…
More ridiculous stories of my youth | Mark’s Remarks
Sometimes I start telling stories to my friends or family, and as I’m telling the story, what seems to be a normal reminiscing turns into a tale in which the…
Snow days aren’t the same anymore | Mark’s Remarks
I used to wonder why principals and retired teachers seemed to lose sight of being in the classroom. Principals would make some decision, usually about discipline, that I thought was…
Real efficiency | Ott Observations
While I have my doubts about the incoming administration’s true intents and their ability to effectively implement policies, I believe every incoming President and legislative majority deserves the chance to…
Elderly impatience and Walmart | Mark’s Remarks
It wasn’t until I started working retail when I was in my late teens that I realized that older people aren’t as patient as I thought they were. Until then,…
Ultra-processed food: A growing list of possible health risks | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Ultra-processed foods. It’s not a term many of us heard 10, or even five, years ago. But that’s starting to change. We…
