Andrea F.D. Saathoff

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‘A Man Called Otto’ | Movie Review

It is hard to believe that a man as curmudgeonly and grumpy as Otto Anderson can endear himself to us, especially after we meet him in “A Man Called Otto,”…

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Christmas reflections | Ott Observations

A few days ago, most of us were celebrating the birth of Jesus. It is a time when you can’t help but do some faith reflection.  There is so much…

His face | Mark’s Remarks

As far back as I can remember, I’ve heard people say “help us to seek your face” or something of that nature when they pray to God.   I think…

Angels among us | Mark’s Remarks

When I was a kid, we were at a fast food restaurant in the parking lot.   I just remember looking across the parking lot and seeing a man dressed…

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Thank you, Nancy | Ott Observations

Recently, I watched Nancy Pelosi give a speech on the U.S. House floor announcing she was stepping down as Speaker of the House. It struck me that I was watching…

Savior | Mark’s Remarks

So many of us look forward to Christmas for a variety of reasons.  Ever since I can remember, I’ve met the holiday season with some sort of warm feeling, some…

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‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ | Movie Review

Just when we thought we wouldn’t be hearing from our favorite characters from the “Shrek” universe, we are presented with a visit from the breakout supporting character from the first…

Mary Ann | Mark’s Remarks

I wrote a few weeks ago about my good friend, Mary Ann Roediger. A legend in these parts. A force of nature. A dear, dear lady. Mary Ann recently passed…

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What to do about the gays? | Ott Observations

A young man I know of passed away recently. He was 26 years old. He had a manageable health condition but upon passing out alone in his home, he fatally…

Skin, gowns and resolutions | Mark’s Remarks

Warning: the mental pictures created in this column may be disturbing to some. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are like me, you start to dread certain annual things. I’m…