Pig-out planning | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve been dragging my patootie out of bed long before the sun comes up since mid-summer.
You see, I finally made a plan I could...
Explain yourself or get out | Ott Observations
It feels like we have reached a low point in our national history where leaders are not accountable to explain their actions and decisions while...
Staging | Mark’s Remarks
Here we go again. Several years ago, I wrote two consecutive columns about moving to a new house.
One person I know well said...
Reconciling faith and politics | Ott Observations
When time permits, I attend a Saturday morning men’s discussion group at my church. We review the scripture readings for Sunday and then discuss...
New theme: Getting old | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve had someone tell me more than once this past weekend that I’m getting old.
Last week’s column was about being too old to keep...
The French Dispatch | Movie Review
In the world of movie reviewers, I try to be someone who fits in. I started doing this because I’m such a movie fan,...
Cutting the mustard | Mark’s Remarks
I might have written about an outing some of our friends went on a few years ago. We have been chumming around since our...
Qualities of leadership | Ott Observation
A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Bob Woodward speak. If you are of a certain age, you may recall...
Day off | Mark’s Remarks
For years, I’ve had people in the community ask me what teachers do on those “days off” – also referred to as “Institute Days.”
It...
Kiddie shows, the gang and political correctness | Mark’s Remarks
Back in the day, television stations often showed some type of lunchtime show for kids with cartoons and shenanigans.
It was especially common practice in...
A case for safety nets | Ott Observations
I was reading recently about the enhanced child tax credit (part of the COVID economic relief package) and its impact on families in poverty.
Besides...
Seeing pink is a great mammogram reminder | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz
If the pink popping up in store displays and across our screens hasn’t given it away already, October is Breast...