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These people | Mark’s Remarks
he conceited thing I have to tell you is that the older I get, the more I am constantly reminded of how right I am about people. I’ve now…
The Cutco knife | Mark’s Remarks
There are times in your life when you are grateful for things that are dependable. I was thinking about this the other day when I opened the knife drawer…
What are you FOR? | Ott Observations
In response to one of my recent columns, I received a very interesting email because I used the words “common good.” The writer leads a group of grassroots activists dedicated…
Dreams of vague memories and familiar places | Mark’s Remarks
Dreams are something that have always been interesting to me. Sometimes I have dreams that stick with me for some time. One of those such dreams happened the other night.…
A common eye disease you can take steps to prevent | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Macular degeneration is a disease many of us have heard of but may not know much about. So, it may be surprising to hear that…
I’m not trying to tell you what to do | Mark’s Remarks
Now that I have three children who are adults, or painfully close, there are a lot of things I’m realizing about parenting. A lot of things. One of the things…
Progression toward dotage | Mark’s Remarks
It’s funny to look back on past columns. When I started writing this, I had a preschooler and two boys in elementary school. I wrote about little league and picking…
Overcoming hurdles to healthy habits | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Looking after our health isn’t always easy. And, if we’re honest, it can feel a bit overwhelming at times. But one thing we’ve been reminded…