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Lists, ambitions and losing it all | Mark’s Remarks

Michelle and I make our biggest plans when we are absolutely certain we should be asleep. We’ll say good night, turn off the light, and then one of us will…

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We see what we look for | Ott Observations

I recently attended a weekend retreat and a man at my discussion table was bemoaning the decline of manhood in our country.   Out of empathy, I asked if someone…

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Choosing conversations | Mark’s Remarks

I really ought to be ashamed of myself. This time of year, I usually write about nice things – warm things, cozy things, spiritual things.  Instead, here we are. Again.…

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A fresh look at healthy goals in the New Year | For Your Health

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Heading into a new year, it feels like a great time to mix things up. So, after several years interviewing leaders in…

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Seeing old friends | Mark’s Remarks

You guys, I totally got all emotional and upset when I watched the reunion show for the cast of “Everybody Loves Raymond.”   As soon as Ray walked on stage,…

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An emerging Christian voice

In August, I wrote a column questioning the absence of a strong Christian voice about the terror campaign the Trump Administration is waging on non-white immigrants. The voice is emerging.…

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Dieting Epiphany

In October, Michelle convinced me to go on a pretty radical diet in which we ate next to nothing – most notably omitting sugar, bread, and anything tasty. Now, we…

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You’ve Got This: Don’t Give Up on Quitting Smoking | For Your Health

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center  It’s a number to celebrate: 3.9 million. That’s the likely number of Americans saved from lung cancer since 1970 with efforts to curb…

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Friday nights, MTV and Casey

I recently had my 40th class reunion, and it is as mind boggling as all facets of growing older are.   However, I will have to write about that reunion…

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Hamnet | Movie Review

By MARK TULLIS for the Republic-Times Chloé Zhao has always had this uncanny ability to make nature feel almost otherworldly, like the wind or the trees are characters in the…

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