R-T Columns
A moment of your time | Mark’s Remarks
I just read an article in my hometown newspaper, written by my college sociology and composition teacher who happens to be a phenomenal writer and historian. She wrote about a…
Read MoreA self-loathing nation | Ott Obeservations
This past month, we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a day where most of us claim to be a little Irish. I found myself thinking about my vacation a few…
Read MoreTornado chaser | Mark’s Remarks
As a kid, I was terrified of tornadoes. Storms didn’t bother me too much, but tornadoes really messed me up. I could really whip myself into a dither thinking about…
Read MoreGetting the urge | Mark’s Remarks
My wife has been threatening me for the past few years as my retirement loomed. Not in a bad way, by any means, but sort of a gentle coaxing. Not…
Read MoreThe boys who cry wolf | Ott Observations
Reading headlines and listening to political sound bites got me thinking about the old Aesop fable “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” It is about a shepherd boy who repeatedly fools…
Read MoreHeels | 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…
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