R-T Columns
Dog days of summer, circa 1980 | Mark’s Remarks
All of us adults want to fuss at kids for their bad habits and how they use their free time. But I will tell you I have very vivid memories…
Read MoreFour Healthy Eating Tips That Can Lower the Risk of Cancer | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s likely no surprise to read that what we choose to eat and drink can have a large impact on our health,…
Read MoreAwkward sentiments | Mark’s Remarks
The older we get, the more we experience death of people our own age. I think it’s shocking because we forget that time goes on. We forget that the person…
Read MoreDo we need to set higher standards? | Ott Observations
While dozens of states are raising identification standards for citizens to vote, I’ve been reading another book about our Founding Fathers. I think most of us can agree that having…
Read MoreThe ‘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 MoreA tale of two cities | Mark’s Remarks
I’m in a different place now and for whatever reason, I have noticed some differences I feel are important to note. Why? I’m certainly not trying to be mean-spirited,…
Read MoreThe March of Folly | Ott Observations
The title of this column is also the title of a book written by the historian Barbara Tuchman. In her book, she compares four periods of human history, identifying the…
Read MoreForgiveness and reconciliation – not the same | Mark’s Remarks
I believe everything the Bible says, cover to cover. That kind of talk can get a person into trouble from time to time, but I make no apologies for…
Read MoreEnjoying summertime sun, safely | For Your Health
For the last few years, summertime has felt even more special to me than usual. With the long, warm days, we’re finally able to get outside more and enjoy walks,…
Read MoreReflections and takebacks | Mark’s Remarks
As I close out the end of my 32nd year of teaching, I’m amazed at what we’ve accomplished and survived in the past couple of years. Mainly though, I…
Read MoreGoing back to transparency | Ott Observations
During my years as a management consultant, there was a universal truth we would share with all our clients. “When people do not receive information about something important to them,…
Read MoreKids tell all | Mark’s Remarks
I had an eye-opening talk with a small group of kids not too long ago. These kids are a great group. They bring me joy each day, and the…
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