R-T Columns
My strange obsession | Mark’s Remarks
OK, so it may not be an obsession but since I’m considered a journalist, I thought I’d go the route of sensationalism and try to get ratings for this column.…
Read MoreMoral compass | Ott Observations
I watched President Jimmy Carter’s funeral at the National Cathedral. It made an impression on me, generating a lot of thoughts and reflections. The first stunning impression was that President…
Read MoreMore ridiculous stories of my youth | Mark’s Remarks
Sometimes I start telling stories to my friends or family, and as I’m telling the story, what seems to be a normal reminiscing turns into a tale in which the…
Read MoreSnow days aren’t the same anymore | Mark’s Remarks
I used to wonder why principals and retired teachers seemed to lose sight of being in the classroom. Principals would make some decision, usually about discipline, that I thought was…
Read MoreReal efficiency | Ott Observations
While I have my doubts about the incoming administration’s true intents and their ability to effectively implement policies, I believe every incoming President and legislative majority deserves the chance to…
Read MoreElderly impatience and Walmart | Mark’s Remarks
It wasn’t until I started working retail when I was in my late teens that I realized that older people aren’t as patient as I thought they were. Until then,…
Read MoreUltra-processed food: A growing list of possible health risks | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Ultra-processed foods. It’s not a term many of us heard 10, or even five, years ago. But that’s starting to change. We…
Read MoreScary Christmas | Mark’s Remarks
Did you ever stop and think about how frightening Christmas can be? I think I’d sort of forgotten myself. Then I happened upon several reels of parents scaring the…
Read MoreAn Epiphany progressive dinner | Taste Buds
The Christmas holiday season for many Christians concludes with marking the Epiphany — the Magi’s visit to baby Jesus. All around the world, people celebrate the Epiphany in different ways.…
Read MoreTidy little compartments | Ott Observations
Human beings have an amazing capacity to keep different aspects of their lives in tidy little compartments, often trying to ignore the contradictions between these compartments. Neatly defining each…
Read MoreThree decades | Mark’s Remarks
Last week marked our 30th wedding anniversary. To me, it’s mind boggling for a plethora of reasons. She’s put up with me that long, we have made it through…
Read MoreHoliday gimmicks and money makers | Mark’s Remarks
How many times have you used the old saying “I wish I’d thought of that?” I mean, shoot, some of the things floating around these days amaze me. Who…
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