R-T Columns
The black box | Planet Ryan
I waited until the last minute of this week’s early deadline to write my column because it evolves around yet another “missing” jumbo airliner in the same general area as…
Read MoreThe case for Santa | Mark’s Remarks
Santa Claus can become a very touchy subject for some. There are people who are very torn about the whole thing. As with many things in my life, I have…
Read MoreThe Last Three Letters of Christmas | Mark’s Remarks
This is my final column in a series I’ve been writing based on Hank Hanegraaff’s book called “The Heart of Christmas.” As I’ve said the past two weeks, I hope…
Read MoreAbove and Beyond | Planet Ryan
Have you ever had someone go out of their way to do something so nice that it left you with a smile on your face, a renewed faith in humanity…
Read MoreThe 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…
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