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‘Women Talking’ | Movie Review
When audiences hear the title of Sarah Polley’s movie about Mennonite women gathering in a barn to “talk,” some may be led to believe such a movie will be deep…
Freedom is hard | Ott Observations
of Missouri had an article describing its Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy. The B.A. degree it offers is based on an examination of ideas and events central to an…
Ogs, hoosiers and white trash | Mark’s Remarks
The dictionary defines the phrase “Old Guard” as “the original or long-standing members of a group or party, especially ones who are unwilling to accept change or new ideas.” Do…
Patience | Mark’s Remarks
Aren’t you tired of people always using the new year to make a life change? Maybe I’m not tired of other people but I’m tired of myself. I tend…
Zero alcohol is likely the healthiest amount | For Your Health
Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center With New Year’s celebrations behind us and the promise of the new year ahead, it can be a great time to talk about…
‘A Man Called Otto’ | Movie Review
It is hard to believe that a man as curmudgeonly and grumpy as Otto Anderson can endear himself to us, especially after we meet him in “A Man Called Otto,”…
Christmas reflections | Ott Observations
A few days ago, most of us were celebrating the birth of Jesus. It is a time when you can’t help but do some faith reflection. There is so much…
His face | Mark’s Remarks
As far back as I can remember, I’ve heard people say “help us to seek your face” or something of that nature when they pray to God. I think…
Angels among us | Mark’s Remarks
When I was a kid, we were at a fast food restaurant in the parking lot. I just remember looking across the parking lot and seeing a man dressed…
Thank you, Nancy | Ott Observations
Recently, I watched Nancy Pelosi give a speech on the U.S. House floor announcing she was stepping down as Speaker of the House. It struck me that I was watching…