Andrea F.D. Saathoff
DIY Cleaning | Mark’s Remarks
This time of the year, there seems to be a good amount of cleaning out, polishing up, and scrubbing down. After tearing down the Christmas stuff, the absence of lights…
Katie Albert continues studies abroad
By KATIE ALBERT For the Republic-Times My name is Katie Albert. I am a Waterloo High School graduate, resident of Waterloo, and full-time student at SIUE majoring in psychology with…
‘The Phantom Thread’ | Movie Review
Paul Anderson’s latest film “The Phantom Thread” will undoubtedly leave audiences with a decision to make. If one is a patient viewer who is able to watch a movie scene by scene,…
2018: The Year of ‘No’ | Mark’s Remarks
Jerry Seinfeld recently said that when a person reaches age 60 or so, he or she should be able to simply say “No.” No explanation, no unpleasantness. Just “No.” I’m…
Jesus: Very Shiny | Mark’s Remarks
There was once a little red-headed boy who was one of the sweetest kids ever. He had a little round, mischievous face but a heart of gold. He was sensitive,…
Isaiah | Mark’s Remarks
I have friends who don’t believe the Bible is completely true. There are some people I know who deny a lot of things about God. Some people whom I care…
The Magic Afternoon Cup | Mark’s Remarks
You are going to think I’m totally silly, and probably rather unhealthy. I’ve just discovered something that has changed my early evenings: an afternoon coffee break. Many of you already…
The Constant Need For Attention And Acceptance | Mark’s Remarks
Before I get started, I must qualify the topic I’m writing about and say a few things. First of all, as a male, I can tell you we can…