Scott Woodsmall
Dog days of summer, circa 1980 | Mark’s Remarks
All of us adults want to fuss at kids for their bad habits and how they use their free time. But I will tell you I have very vivid memories…
Four Healthy Eating Tips That Can Lower the Risk of Cancer | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s likely no surprise to read that what we choose to eat and drink can have a large impact on our health,…
Awkward sentiments | Mark’s Remarks
The older we get, the more we experience death of people our own age. I think it’s shocking because we forget that time goes on. We forget that the person…
Do we need to set higher standards? | Ott Observations
While dozens of states are raising identification standards for citizens to vote, I’ve been reading another book about our Founding Fathers. I think most of us can agree that having…
The ‘what’s important’ age | Mark’s Remarks
You tend to do a lot of reflecting as you approach milestones. My age group is moving toward retirement, grandparenthood, and various stages of life that we are a bit…
Elvis | Movie Review
By JEREMY HOUSEWRIGHT The King lives – at least for a couple hours in Baz Luhrmann’s new film “Elvis.” This film is carried not by America’s favorite actor Tom Hanks, but…
A tale of two cities | Mark’s Remarks
I’m in a different place now and for whatever reason, I have noticed some differences I feel are important to note. Why? I’m certainly not trying to be mean-spirited,…
The March of Folly | Ott Observations
The title of this column is also the title of a book written by the historian Barbara Tuchman. In her book, she compares four periods of human history, identifying the…