R-T Columns
Settle down | Planet Ryan
I’ve waited a few months – I think – to revisit politics. Since my last politically-themed column, so much has changed. We’ve seen the entire presidential election process turned upside…
Read MoreRiding to school | Mark’s Remarks
When my oldest son was 5, he started kindergarten. At the time, I was still teaching in the same building. We would load up in the car and off we’d…
Read MoreHandshake | Mark’s Remarks
Back when Bill Clinton was running for his first term in office, he visited St. Louis. I can’t remember the exact date, but I’m thinking it must have been summer…
Read MoreInput | Mark’s Remarks
By nature, I am a critical person. I like things neat and tidy, and I can always come up with a better or easier way of doing something. I often…
Read MoreAnother year in the books | Planet Ryan
Folks, it’s the time of year when my hairline recedes a little bit more and my desire to take naps increases. On Saturday, I advanced to the ripe old age…
Read MoreSnow motion | Mark’s Remarks
How many people have complained about the weather, lately? We really are never satisfied. It wouldn’t matter if winter and cold weather only lasted a few days. Someone would still…
Read MoreSore loser bowl | Planet Ryan
Admittedly, I’m a Denver Broncos fan. It’s not the only team I cheer for, but you can bet I was sporting my orange and blue Broncos sweatshirt during their appearance…
Read MoreNot that kid! | Mark’s Remarks
I can often be accused of being a bit naive. Although I feel that I am a cautious, somewhat cynical person at times, I can certainly have the wool pulled…
Read More‘Warsh’ Day | Mark’s Remarks
Having a couple of warm days and smelling a hint of spring in the air got me thinking about doing laundry. Monday was the day my grandma did her “warsh.”…
Read MoreObese | Mark’s Remarks
I was listening to the radio the other night. The announcer was interviewing the mayor of Oklahoma City. At one time, Oklahoma City was one of the “fattest” cities in…
Read MoreDrink and Be Merry | Planet Ryan
Friends, do you realize how lucky we are to have two amazing new breweries opening right here in Waterloo this year? I would have been ecstatic with one, but two?…
Read MoreComfortable | Mark’s Remarks
Our first really cold weather of the year has come, along with the moans and groans of the masses. At church on Sunday, I heard several folks say they were…
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