Tammy Taylor
Ambitious mowing | Mark’s Remarks
I am pretty sure I don’t like to mow or paint, because I had to do both of them as part of extra employment during my lifetime. I have…
Eleven tips for a healthier summer | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center The weather and school calendars have moved quickly toward summer, and that makes it a great time to think about ways we…
Impossible reconciliations | Ott Observations
I often attend a weekly men’s Bible discussion group. We review the upcoming readings for Sunday and discuss what they mean to us. A few months ago, we were reading…
Going back on my word | Mark’s Remarks
I think one of the things I look forward to most when summer begins is quiet. A time when your head doesn’t have to race around thinking of every little…
Remarks on Mark | Mark’s Remarks
In a day and age where we see massive educator turnover, it is special to see the folks who have made it through the long haul – the 30-plus years…
Yes we can | Ott Observations
Recently, I attended a religious retreat. I gave a talk on the retreat about my faith journey. There are three words that are critical to my journey that all start…
Thank you, folks | Mark’s Remarks
Next Tuesday will be my last day as a teacher. I really can’t quite comprehend it. But still, it’s happening. Are you looking forward to not reading about my retirement?…
Note to my young teacher self | Mark’s Remarks
I can hear my anti-fans (mostly “friends” and family) now: “Here’s Tullis, writing another teacher column. Here he is, writing as if he’s the only teacher who ever retired. What’s…