Andrew Unverferth
God’s on my side | Ott Observations
Lately I’ve been binge-watching “The Chosen.” If you’re not familiar with the series, it is an historical drama based on the life of Jesus as seen through his disciples. Now…
Pleasantries | Mark’s Remarks
All right, I will admit that I am overly sensitive about friendliness and niceties. Even though I know that it’s not about me, I take personal offense when a…
Breast density and why it matters | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. ColditzSiteman Cancer Center Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many women will begin to see important new information about their breast health on their…
Taste Buds | An Immigrant Tradition
“Taste Buds” is a new online column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, pseudonyms for two Monroe County foodies dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food spirit and culture Ruth…
Reflections of the way life used to be | Mark’s Remarks
I used to wonder why people hid their faces when someone was going to take their picture. When you are young, you usually don’t mind cameras too much. My problem…
Exceptions ARE the rule | Ott Observations
Probably the most famous political debates in American history are the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858. Abraham Lincoln was running for a Senate seat against Stephen Douglas. They agreed to…
Questions | Mark’s Remarks
Are you ever aggravated about questions? I should be ashamed of myself, but I often get aggravated. There are a myriad of reasons. Questions sometimes rank up there with small…
Sunday night TV | Mark’s Remarks
Most retired people will tell you that, at the top of their “perks” list, are those two words. Sunday night. It’s amazing how perspectives of a day of the week…
