R-T Columns
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…
Read MoreHis 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…
Read MoreAngels 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…
Read MoreThank 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…
Read MoreSavior | Mark’s Remarks
So many of us look forward to Christmas for a variety of reasons. Ever since I can remember, I’ve met the holiday season with some sort of warm feeling, some…
Read MoreMary Ann | Mark’s Remarks
I wrote a few weeks ago about my good friend, Mary Ann Roediger. A legend in these parts. A force of nature. A dear, dear lady. Mary Ann recently passed…
Read MoreWhat to do about the gays? | Ott Observations
A young man I know of passed away recently. He was 26 years old. He had a manageable health condition but upon passing out alone in his home, he fatally…
Read MoreSkin, gowns and resolutions | Mark’s Remarks
Warning: the mental pictures created in this column may be disturbing to some. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are like me, you start to dread certain annual things. I’m…
Read MoreThankful for the tail end | Mark’s Remarks
I really grew up on the tail end of things. I mean, I seemed to be at the end of an “age” and the beginning of another at times. I’m…
Read MoreA path to reduce abortion | Ott Observations
A friend of mine recently asked me why I was for abortion. I told him I wasn’t. He got a puzzled look and said that was what I said in…
Read MoreIdentifying | Mark’s Remarks
It never ceases to amaze me how the rumor mill works in our small communities. In my opinion, people don’t have enough to do. Or, talking about others and discussing…
Read MoreThe power of fear | Mark’s Remarks
You’ve heard the Franklin Delano Roosevelt quote over and over. “We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.” We hear it and say “Yeah, yeah. Heard it before.” But…
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