Bill Ott
The death of school spirit | Mark’s Remarks
When an idea for a column comes to mind, I turn on my phone and jot down the idea in my “notes” section. You may guess that I have a…
A Quiet Place Part II | Movie Review
I was a bit embarrassed when I realized I had not seen A Quiet Place, the film that silently screamed its way into becoming a huge hit in 2018. I remembered…
Live from New York… | Mark’s Remarks
Is anyone else wondering why Saturday Night Live isn’t having a heyday? I mean, they have one of the best opportunities to capitalize on the comedy coming out of our…
Hicks and white trash | Mark’s Remarks
When I was in college up north, I had several pals who were from farther up north. The city. You know the one. If you say you are from Illinois,…
Grandma’s House | Mark’s Remarks
Our grandparents’ homes are safe havens, places of unconditional love and indulgence. Most people hopefully are blessed with wonderful memories of their grandparents. My paternal grandparents lived in a two-story,…
COVID and unsubs
After my wife recovered from COVID, she realized she had some lingering symptoms. Like many of you who have had it, she doesn’t have the taste and smell she once…
Inklings | Mark’s Remarks
There have been a few times in my life where I didn’t take action. It was usually because I wanted to avoid something uncomfortable. One of my friends lost a…
Speaking from experience | Mark’s Remarks
In this day and age, teachers aren’t as respected as they once were. They used to be mysterious, highly revered people long ago. I can remember thinking my teacher lived…