R-T Columns
The next three | Mark’s Remarks
I told you last week that I’m reading Hank Hanegraaff’s book “The Heart of Christmas.” We talked about the first three letters of Christmas and what they stand for in…
Read MoreThe first three letters | Mark’s Remarks
I love listening to Hank Hanegraff, also known as “The Bible Answer Man.” Do you listen to him? He knows it all. I am ashamed of my lack of biblical…
Read MoreThe first three letters | Mark’s Remarks
I love listening to Hank Hanegraff, also known as “The Bible Answer Man.” Do you listen to him? He knows it all. I am ashamed of my lack of biblical…
Read MoreMoving on | Planet Ryan
My last column was about a week before a St. Louis County grand jury announced that Ferguson, Mo. police officer Darren Wilson would not face charges in the Michael Brown…
Read MoreLocal food review: Gallagher’s Restaurant
by Natalie Schweiger As an aspiring food writer, I’ve traveled to many places and reviewed a variety of blog worthy entrees. I’ve expanded my taste on an array of cultured…
Read MoreMysterious happenings and Charlie Brown | Mark’s Remarks
Long ago, I taught third grade in a dingy, smelly room with faded, dreamsicle orange paint on the walls. For an accent color, the painters chose battleship gray. Perhaps the…
Read MoreSarcasm | Mark’s Remarks
I have been sarcastic my whole life. I never thought it was a problem. I pride myself on having a sense of humor. I enjoy the attention that being funny…
Read MorePermission to Present Arms | Planet Ryan
Yesterday, after reading a Facebook post from our talented Republic-Times photographer, Alan Dooley, I was thrilled to learn of recent law that was passed regarding former service members being allowed…
Read MoreWar of the Worlds | Mark’s Remarks
Orson Welles was an actor and director, and at one time was at the helm of a popular radio show called “Mercury Theater on the Air.” This group of distinguished…
Read MoreVote! | Planet Ryan
Assuming you’ve seen the myriad of political “vote for me” signs lining the roads around the county, you know election day is just a few short weeks away. For some,…
Read MoreIn our lifetime | Mark’s Remarks
To tell you the truth, there are days I can barely pay attention to the news. Isn’t that awful? But many of you know what I’m talking about. After a…
Read MoreLocal food review: Fajitas del Pacifio
by Natalie Schweiger In the culinary world good quality food is a top priority. The value of a dish can be determined by freshness and taste. When I visited Casa…
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