R-T Columns
Pushing Hard | Mark’s Remarks
Here I go again. Yet another column written around that one day of the year that is unavoidable: my birthday. At this writing, it has come and gone. It was…
Read MoreSummer, appointment TV and long days | Mark’s Remarks
Looking back, I’ve decided that I watched a lot of TV, especially in summer. I’m not sure if I watched too much TV, but I remember watching a lot. My…
Read MorePlanet Ryan | Back on the horse
About a year and a half ago, I wrote a column which outlined my efforts to get healthy, which included eating “clean” and working out. I didn’t write the column…
Read MoreMark’s Remarks | Basements
I’ve always had an interest in basements. I always wanted one when I was growing up. In my neighborhood, almost all of the houses were built right after World War…
Read MoreSo long, B | Mark’s Remarks
I have started this particular column several times since I began writing it two weeks ago. I even got two of them completely written and ready to submit, but I…
Read MoreFamily Table Series | J.Fires’ Market Bistro
by NATALIE SCHWEIGER For the Republic-Times For as long as there have been tables to set and dinner bells to ring, people everywhere have been preparing meals from scratch –…
Read MoreWho You Know | Planet Ryan
This life is something else, isn’t it? As you go about your daily routine, whether it’s working or enjoying retirement or whatever it is you do, at the end of…
Read MoreSummer projects and daydreaming | Mark’s Remarks
When you have a chance to be at home more than usual, you begin to notice little things that need to be done. Then, often you stumble upon larger things…
Read MoreJune 8, 1928 | Mark’s Remarks
My grandparents were married on June 8, 1928, in the county courthouse. I have a picture of them standing near the courthouse square. My grandpa has on a floppy hat…
Read MoreBusting | Mark’s Remarks
We all have had news that made us feel like we were going to bust. Haven’t we? Think about it for a minute. We guys have an issue with being…
Read MoreA Smarter Home | Planet Ryan
I’ve written several columns in the past concerning the future and what it holds for us mere humans on the technology front – and mostly because I’m pretty darn excited…
Read MoreMemorials | Mark’s Remarks
My hometown has had a bit of drama lately. I’ve been keeping up with the news through my hometown paper. There is a very nice, large cemetery in my hometown.…
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