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Where’s the remorse? | Ott Observations

By now, everyone has had a chance to draw their line about where they stand on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and the jury’s findings of “not guilty.” If you’re not…

Rules? What rules? | Mark’s Remarks

Have you noticed these days that there is an increasing number of people who think the rules don’t apply to them? Because I am trying very hard to show grace…

Tuning in | Mark’s Remarks

I have found that, as I get older, I have a constant struggle between my selfish need to be comfortable and concerned for only myself and the more level-headed idea…

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Accountability for insurrection | Ott Observations

On Sept. 11, 2001, Islamic terrorists used kidnapped airplanes to destroy the Twin Towers in New York and damage the Pentagon in our nation’s capitol.   There was no fake…

Out with the riff raff | Mark’s Remarks

I told you that 15 years ago, I wrote two consecutive columns about moving to a new house.  Now, we have moved to another home, and I have enough information…

Just a little | Mark’s Remarks

I’ve often wondered how many prospective parents would benefit from looking into a crystal ball to see what parenting is like. Or what if we all took tests for a…

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Better sleep for better health | For Your Health

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz We may not think about sleeping as a healthy behavior like we would exercising or eating a healthy diet, but we probably should. Sleep can…

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Are you a cynic or idealist? | Ott Observations

In my previous column I wrote about how some of us live consumed by fears created by politicians’ propaganda, while others live focused on hope for creating a better world.…

Keys | Mark’s Remarks

As we prepared for our recent move, it was interesting to see what we had kept around, and also interesting to realize what we no longer valued and decided to…

Complete disclosure and the guilt of deception | Mark’s Remarks

With four kids, Michelle and I weren’t always up on things – especially when it came to losing teeth and getting the kids compensated for their lost teeth. Around late…