R-T Columns
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 life that we are a bit…
Read MoreHello 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 myself. I should probably refrain from…
Read MoreLenten 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 Lent as well as fast and…
Read MoreSkylines, 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 to us. Our daughter is…
Read MoreThe 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 one of those movie reviewers who…
Read MoreAdd 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 – and it’s easy to…
Read MoreThe 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 people. The second is that…
Read MoreThe 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 student and said “Is that…
Read MoreOut 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 up in the little laundry room…
Read MoreThe 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 intent to stop the certification of…
Read MoreThese 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 am about people. I’ve now…
Read MoreThe Cutco knife | Mark’s Remarks
There are times in your life when you are grateful for things that are dependable. I was thinking about this the other day when I opened the knife drawer…
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