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The Buffoon Father: A Continuing Saga | Mark’s Remarks
You know if you read this column regularly that I am constantly griping about how men, especially fathers, have been pushed back or even pushed out of the picture. This…
Hero Worship, Hard Falls, Life Lessons | Mark’s Remarks
Lately we’ve been hearing about a whole bunch of people messing up. Folks we have admired have had their darker sides exposed. We hear about Bill Cosby, Brian Williams and…
Time to Grow | Planet Ryan
A few years ago, I told you about a raised garden I created in a relatively small space behind my apartment building, in which I grew tomatoes and peppers. My…
Saturday Night Fever: WHS, CHS crown prom royalty
Saturday was prom night for both Waterloo and Columbia high schools, with WHS prom at Orlando Gardens in St. Louis County and CHS prom at The Falls in Columbia. Malorie…
Worst Parents in the World | Mark’s Remarks
Remember a few weeks ago when I wrote about how we sometimes ignore and diminish our kids’ aches and pains? Remember when I told you that we had little sympathy…
Loyal Fans | Planet Ryan
How about those Redbirds, eh? What an exhilarating way to fire up the baseball season with a solid win over the Cubs in one of baseball’s oldest rivalries. The Blues…
Wellness Visits and Mileage | Mark’s Remarks
Never did I think I’d be comparing myself to an automobile. I’ve been sitting here thinking about car repairs and my own health; the correlation continues to intrigue me. So…
Job tips for college grads | Career Specialist
Congratulations! You have earned your degree and are looking to put your education to use. Here are some tips motivated graduates can use to increase their chances of finding a…
Farewell | Planet Ryan
For a little over a year, I’ve been lucky enough to be at the helm of the award-winning Republic-Times website. Though I’ve worked as a columnist for the Republic-Times since…