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At the heart of it, even a little physical activity has benefits | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. ColditzSiteman Cancer Center It’s likely not the first heart-themed celebration that comes to mind in February – that of course goes to Valentine’s Day – but…
’80 for Brady’ | Movie Review
Having always enjoyed the work of Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Sally Field and Rita Moreno, I had high expectations for “80 for Brady.” The movie, from screenwriters Sarah Haskins and…
Learning right from wrong | Ott Observations
Recently, I read an interesting editorial about declining morality in America. The writer describes a significant drop in moral consciousness in our country and attributes it to an all-time low…
Snow day stories | Mark’s Remarks
As I write these words, the weather folks are predicting Snowmageddon once again. Surely our friends up north are laughing at us. My dear friend sent me the funniest video…
My kingdom for a coat | Mark’s Remarks
I used to wonder why older people in my life seemed to hang on to articles of clothing for what seemed a lifetime. I mean, I remember seeing some…
‘Women Talking’ | Movie Review
When audiences hear the title of Sarah Polley’s movie about Mennonite women gathering in a barn to “talk,” some may be led to believe such a movie will be deep…
Freedom is hard | Ott Observations
of Missouri had an article describing its Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy. The B.A. degree it offers is based on an examination of ideas and events central to an…
Ogs, hoosiers and white trash | Mark’s Remarks
The dictionary defines the phrase “Old Guard” as “the original or long-standing members of a group or party, especially ones who are unwilling to accept change or new ideas.” Do…