R-T Columns
Heels | Mark’s Remarks
I wonder how neglect of certain items in our lives began? I look in my closet sometimes and see a pair of shoes that are sort of squished back in…
Read MoreEggs | Mark’s Remarks
When I was a kid, I didn’t really like eggs. I thought they stunk. I thought they looked gross, and I never really cared for the consistency or texture. If…
Read MoreLiterally taking steps to boost mental health | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Apart from not smoking, it’s hard to find something that’s better for us than being physically active. From lowering the risk of…
Read MoreNot in my neighborhood | Ott Observation
I’ve been following the story of Our Lady’s Inn, a Catholic charity. They want to build a shelter for unhoused pregnant women in West St. Louis County. Some potential residential…
Read MoreLooking good | Mark’s Remarks
pants to wear to church. I didn’t have new shoes, or a tie, or even new underwear. It had always been a tradition for us to have new clothes at…
Read MoreDoors | Mark’s Remarks
We had a lot on us when we were kids. Do you remember? I sometimes think back and wonder how we made it through with all the stress. One of…
Read MoreMisrepresentation | Ott Observations
As I watch the continued dysfunction of Congress, I can’t help but think back to the intent of our Founding Fathers. Alexander Hamilton is considered one of the Fathers of…
Read MoreDifferent directions | Mark’s Remarks
I’m sure many of you have heard about Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia and how they have decided to celebrate groups of students that have maybe been overlooked. At…
Read MoreSo what, Casimir Pulaski? | Mark’s Remarks
Although it seems to be news that came out in 2019, I guess I missed it. Did you hear? Casimir Pulaski could have been a woman. Or a man. Or…
Read MoreWhat to know about young adult colorectal cancer | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center We’ve seen great progress in the fight against colorectal cancer. While it’s still one of the most common cancers in the U.S.,…
Read MoreTesting mental competency
Both sides are trying to make mental competency an issue in the upcoming presidential election. Every stumble or fumbled word is noted as evidence. “See there, he’s lost it,” or…
Read MoreTiptoeing around Pop | Mark’s Remarks
I was having a good conversation with one of my old school buddies a few weeks back, and we were catching up on some guys we used to hang out…
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