Bill Ott
The Word | Mark’s Remarks
40 years this summer. Since then, it’s been an interesting journey of spiritual understanding, searching, and constant “restarts.” I’m still learning. I’m still “restarting,” sometimes on a daily basis. Something…
Toy spree | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve written before about getting the Sears catalog at Christmas, and pouring over the pages of shiny, colored photographs. I especially remember that tall matchbox car garage, something I dreamed…
Little Women | Movie Review
With an opening on Christmas Day, “Little Women” is likely to be a gift to many. To families, a movie that can be seen together. To young audiences, a discovery of…
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Movie Review
At least in popular entertainment, 2019 may go down as a year of endings, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and “Game of Thrones” reaching conclusions of a sort. Now, “Star…
The Game of Life | Mark’s Remarks
Over the holidays, we have a chance to sit back and have some down time. Invariably, in my house, down time leads to some sort of game time. We play…
Richard Jewell | Movie Review
On some level, I think we all want to be like Clint Eastwood. For many people, that may take the form of wanting to emulate one of his iconic characters.…
Savor, not stuff | The Healthy + Happy Life
Do you grab food on the go, either at the drive-thru or out of your cabinets as you rush out the door? Do you look at your phone while eating?…
Anti-Thanksgiving | Mark’s Remarks
Every year, a couple of folks I know do something that may be shocking to some. I find it hilarious: they “vent” about what they are not thankful for. Yes,…
