Christine Otten
Having no clue | Mark’s Remarks
If you’ve read many of my columns, you can almost figure out what type of week I’ve had or what season of life I’m in. When I read over…
Destroying our institutions (and ourselves?) | Ott Observations
The definition of an “institution” is an established official organization having an important role in the life of a country. Established practices, customs or laws are also considered institutions. Institutions…
Wash Day | Mark’s Remarks
One thing I think about, especially on early summer mornings, is wash day at my grandma’s house. It was always on Monday, and there was a system she had. If…
Grandma Vallette on the Internet | Mark’s Remarks
Laura Williams Vallette was born in Dearborn County, Indiana in 1828. Andrew Jackson won the presidency that year, defeating John Quincy Adams. Indiana had been a state for about…
Healthy ways to stay hydrated this summer | For Your Health
By Graham Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Summer can be a thirsty time, and a cold drink on a hot day is one of the real pleasures of the season. When…
My favorite Republicans | Ott Observations
I have been writing recently about how the current Republican party has become unhinged from any foundational principles and logic. Although I often disagree with politically conservative perspectives, I have…
White noise | Mark’s Remarks
I’m pretty late to the game on a lot of stuff. I had heard people talking about noise machines and how they used “white noise” while they worked or…
Moving back home | Mark’s Remarks
While I was in college, I lived in my own apartment. By the time I got to college, I had already been to junior college for a couple of years…
