R-T Columns
Staging | Mark’s Remarks
Here we go again. Several years ago, I wrote two consecutive columns about moving to a new house. One person I know well said “Don’t write about moving again.”…
Read MoreReconciling faith and politics | Ott Observations
When time permits, I attend a Saturday morning men’s discussion group at my church. We review the scripture readings for Sunday and then discuss what they mean to us in…
Read MoreNew theme: Getting old | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve had someone tell me more than once this past weekend that I’m getting old. Last week’s column was about being too old to keep up with life in general.…
Read MoreCutting the mustard | Mark’s Remarks
I might have written about an outing some of our friends went on a few years ago. We have been chumming around since our twenties, which is quite a blessing. …
Read MoreQualities of leadership | Ott Observation
A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Bob Woodward speak. If you are of a certain age, you may recall that he, along with Carl Bernstein,…
Read MoreDay off | Mark’s Remarks
For years, I’ve had people in the community ask me what teachers do on those “days off” – also referred to as “Institute Days.” It used to offend me greatly.…
Read MoreKiddie shows, the gang and political correctness | Mark’s Remarks
Back in the day, television stations often showed some type of lunchtime show for kids with cartoons and shenanigans. It was especially common practice in larger cities, where kids walked…
Read MoreA case for safety nets | Ott Observations
I was reading recently about the enhanced child tax credit (part of the COVID economic relief package) and its impact on families in poverty. Besides increasing the dollar amount, the…
Read MoreChristian snobbery | Mark’s Remarks
As I say many times per day, we have really forgotten how to love each other in this day and age. Acceptance and tolerance are preached all the time, but…
Read MoreBig Boss | Mark’s Remarks
One of my pet peeves has to be bossy folks. I’m pretty sure I’ve written about these folks before. There are times when I can laugh and dismiss such…
Read MoreBlue’s Clues Blue Mood | Mark’s Remarks
My boys, ages 23 and 21, are both adults and on their own. When they were little, they both watched “Blue’s Clues.” It was a show that had lots of…
Read MoreDrawing us closer | Mark’s Remarks
People tend to talk about “end times” when the world appears to be in a “state.” It’s been talked about throughout history. I’m sure it was talked about in…
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