R-T Columns
Rules? What rules? | Mark’s Remarks
Have you noticed these days that there is an increasing number of people who think the rules don’t apply to them? Because I am trying very hard to show grace…
Read MoreTuning in | Mark’s Remarks
I have found that, as I get older, I have a constant struggle between my selfish need to be comfortable and concerned for only myself and the more level-headed idea…
Read MoreAccountability for insurrection | Ott Observations
On Sept. 11, 2001, Islamic terrorists used kidnapped airplanes to destroy the Twin Towers in New York and damage the Pentagon in our nation’s capitol. There was no fake…
Read MoreOut with the riff raff | Mark’s Remarks
I told you that 15 years ago, I wrote two consecutive columns about moving to a new house. Now, we have moved to another home, and I have enough information…
Read MoreJust a little | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve often wondered how many prospective parents would benefit from looking into a crystal ball to see what parenting is like. Or what if we all took tests for a…
Read MoreBetter sleep for better health | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz We may not think about sleeping as a healthy behavior like we would exercising or eating a healthy diet, but we probably should. Sleep can…
Read MoreAre you a cynic or idealist? | Ott Observations
In my previous column I wrote about how some of us live consumed by fears created by politicians’ propaganda, while others live focused on hope for creating a better world.…
Read MoreKeys | Mark’s Remarks
As we prepared for our recent move, it was interesting to see what we had kept around, and also interesting to realize what we no longer valued and decided to…
Read MoreComplete disclosure and the guilt of deception | Mark’s Remarks
With four kids, Michelle and I weren’t always up on things – especially when it came to losing teeth and getting the kids compensated for their lost teeth. Around late…
Read MoreStill afraid of bogeymen | Ott Observations
In my childhood, I shared a bedroom with my little brother. Every night, he blocked the sliding doors on the closet before going to bed so “the Bogeyman can’t come…
Read MoreNew holiday classics | Mark’s Remarks
Have you ever heard the song “Santa, Teach Me to Dance”? I listened to it the other day and can’t really understand why it didn’t catch on. Sure, it…
Read MoreUnderstanding the rush | Mark’s Remarks
I think I’ve written more than one column over the years on the rushing of the holiday and the commercialization of Christmas. It doesn’t get me anywhere. People agree…
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