Christine Otten

Doors | Mark’s Remarks

We had a lot on us when we were kids. Do you remember? I sometimes think back and wonder how we made it through with all the stress. One of…

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Misrepresentation | Ott Observations

As I watch the continued dysfunction of Congress, I can’t help but think back to the intent of our Founding Fathers. Alexander Hamilton is considered one of the Fathers of…

Different directions | Mark’s Remarks

I’m sure many of you have heard about Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia and how they have decided to celebrate groups of students that have maybe been overlooked. At…

So what, Casimir Pulaski? | Mark’s Remarks

Although it seems to be news that came out in 2019, I guess I missed it.  Did you hear? Casimir Pulaski could have been a woman. Or a man. Or…

Graham A. Colditz, MD, Deputy Director, Institute for Public Health, is photographed at FLTC on March 15, 2022. MATT MILLER/WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

What to know about young adult colorectal cancer | For Your Health

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center We’ve seen great progress in the fight against colorectal cancer. While it’s still one of the most common cancers in the U.S.,…

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Testing mental competency

Both sides are trying to make mental competency an issue in the upcoming presidential election.  Every stumble or fumbled word is noted as evidence. “See there, he’s lost it,” or…

Tiptoeing around Pop | Mark’s Remarks

I was having a good conversation with one of my old school buddies a few weeks back, and we were catching up on some guys we used to hang out…

Barbie, Taylor Swift and getting butt-hurt

All right, I’ve had just about enough of this baloney regarding the movie “Barbie” and everyone bashing Taylor Swift.   Maybe the two aren’t related too closely, other than they…

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Deportation to make America great again | Ott Observations

I’ve watched most of the Republican presidential debates to this point. I don’t think it is fair to be critical of anything unless you make the effort to first understand…

Weren’t we just there? | Mark’s Remarks

If you’ve read many of my columns, you might know that it’s hard for me to let go of some things from the past.   I tend to be a…