Scott Woodsmall
Idiocracy – The Sequel | Ott Observations
Recently I found myself thinking about a movie made back in 2006 called “Idiocracy.” The movie is a science fiction comedy, with a plot about a future dystopian society where…
Meetings and more meetings | Mark’s Remarks
I don’t know when meetings became such a thing. I really don’t remember. It just suddenly seemed like they were around a lot. For me personally, a meeting should be…
The Many Benefits of Spending Time in Greenspaces | For Your Health
BY DR. GRAHAM COLDITZ Siteman Cancer Center As wonderful as summertime can be, there’s also something really nice about the calendar – and the weather – turning toward fall. The…
The Woman King | Movie Review
When one thinks of grand battle scenes in epic war dramas, movies such as “Braveheart,” “1917,” and “Dunkirk” come to mind, followed by a long list of films that inspire…
Christian bullies | Mark’s Remarks
I may have told you this before, but it has happened enough that it’s worth talking about again. I hope the adults reading this, if they relate, will step up…
Raising the dialogue | Ott Observations
Not quite two years ago, I began writing letters to the editor, which eventually led to this column. I had an objective. I was frustrated by the level of almost…
Mark Tullis | Forcing my kids to have fun
On our recent trip to Disney, I spent a good deal of time manipulating and coercing my youngest daughter into riding a roller coaster. You see, up until this summer,…
Screen time and autism | Mark’s Remarks
Did you know screen time is not recommended for any child under 2? Did you know kids ages 2-5 should not look at a phone, tablet, television or an iPad…