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Enquiring Minds | Mark’s Remarks

Years ago, Mom would come back from Saturday grocery shopping, usually with an issue of the latest National Enquirer. Do you remember that one?  Remember the commercial? A voice would…

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Judging the justices | Ott Observations

As I write this, we have once again witnessed the excruciating Senate confirmation process of a Supreme Court justice nominee. Instead of thoughtful discussions about how a nominee weighs and…

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…

Hello again, fitting room. Did I really miss you? | Mark’s Remarks

Writing this column for so long has taught me a few lessons. I shouldn’t  write about my personal appearance unless I’m poking fun at myself. I should probably refrain from…

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Lenten reflections | Ott Observations

Being less than two weeks away from Easter, it seems like a good time to reflect. We are called to reflect and pray during Lent as well as fast and…

Skylines, rooftops and snacks | Mark’s Remarks

While our oldest daughter was in the hospital recently for routine observation and tests, we traded off spending the night there.   It isn’t new to us. Our daughter is…

The slap | Mark’s Remarks

In retirement, I’m hoping I can see many more movies than I’m able to right now. I also want to be able to be one of those movie reviewers who…

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

Add some steps to your spring | For Your Health

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Physical activity is good for us, we all know. Yet it can be hard to fit into our daily schedules – and it’s easy to…

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The real election fraud

I believe there are two cornerstones for fair, democratic elections.  The first is that an elected Congress should be an equal representation of all the people. The second is that…

The new F | Mark’s Remarks

I recently had a student look me in the eye and say “I have a problem. I have a B-.” I looked back at this student and said “Is that…