R-T Columns
Testing 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…
Read MoreBarbie, Taylor Swift and getting butt-hurt
All right, I’ve had just about enough of this baloney regarding the movie “Barbie” and everyone bashing Taylor Swift. Maybe the two aren’t related too closely, other than they…
Read MoreDeportation to make America great again | Ott Observations
I’ve watched most of the Republican presidential debates to this point. I don’t think it is fair to be critical of anything unless you make the effort to first understand…
Read MoreWeren’t we just there? | Mark’s Remarks
If you’ve read many of my columns, you might know that it’s hard for me to let go of some things from the past. I tend to be a…
Read MoreKids who don’t come back
Growing older and the information that comes with it is not always something I relish. Along the same lines, I’m in a position where I’ve gotten to know families, served…
Read MoreLooking after heart health reduces cancer risk, too | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center The month of Valentine’s Day, February is also American Heart Month – both highlighting matters of the heart. And while Heart Month…
Read MoreWhat a wonderful world | Ott Observations
As we turn the page to a new year, our federal and state legislatures are returning to work. Old and new laws are being debated regarding our ongoing culture wars.…
Read MoreThe smells of shame of memories | Mark’s Remarks
I was walking into a business on a crisp, cool morning not long ago. As I approached the building, I walked through a cloud of fresh cigarette smoke – most…
Read MoreBad kids | Mark’s Remarks
We were in a craft store with my daughter the other day, and a tiny little girl had run away from her mother. The mother was reprimanding the little one,…
Read MoreReason vs. Rationalization | Ott Observations
The words “reason” and “rationalization” appear to be very similar in their meaning. In fact, they are names for thought processes that are total opposites. The process of “reason” starts…
Read MoreMaking light | Mark’s Remarks
kesters and general practitioners of hijinks and frivolity. Much of my life has been spent around people who have an easier time being silly than being serious. And I’m not…
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