Judging the justices | Ott Observations
As I write this, we have once again witnessed the excruciating Senate confirmation process of a Supreme Court justice nominee.
Instead of thoughtful discussions about...
The ‘what’s important’ age | Mark’s Remarks
You tend to do a lot of reflecting as you approach milestones. My age group is moving toward retirement, grandparenthood, and various stages of...
Hello again, fitting room. Did I really miss you? | Mark’s Remarks
Writing this column for so long has taught me a few lessons. I shouldn’t write about my personal appearance unless I’m poking fun at...
Lenten reflections | Ott Observations
Being less than two weeks away from Easter, it seems like a good time to reflect. We are called to reflect and pray during...
Skylines, rooftops and snacks | Mark’s Remarks
While our oldest daughter was in the hospital recently for routine observation and tests, we traded off spending the night there.
It isn’t new...
The slap | Mark’s Remarks
In retirement, I’m hoping I can see many more movies than I’m able to right now. I also want to be able to be...
Add some steps to your spring | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz
Physical activity is good for us, we all know. Yet it can be hard to fit into our daily schedules...
The real election fraud
I believe there are two cornerstones for fair, democratic elections.
The first is that an elected Congress should be an equal representation of all the...
The new F | Mark’s Remarks
I recently had a student look me in the eye and say “I have a problem. I have a B-.”
I looked back at this...
Out to pasture | Mark’s Remarks
When I was very little, someone bought a rocking horse for me. It was too big for my bedroom, so my mom set it...
The nature of conspiracy theories | Ott’s Observations
A friend was recently sharing with me how impacted she was by watching the invasion of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with...
These people | Mark’s Remarks
he conceited thing I have to tell you is that the older I get, the more I am constantly reminded of how right I...