Corey Saathoff
Touching base with the class cut-up
Due to the pandemic, our class reunion was cancelled. In all the exchanges on Facebook, I reconnected with an old friend who just so happened to live close by. We…
Story of a toxic family | Mark’s Remarks
I like talking to older folks. There have been many I’ve “interviewed” over the years, tucking their stories in my little notebook. I read some notes on one of them…
To my dear students | Mark’s Remarks
Boys and girls, I am afraid we are living in a very challenging time right now. You are part of history and someday you can tell the story of what…
Summer lovin’ | The Happy + Healthy Life
Summertime is a time to relax, slow down and oftentimes take a much needed vacation. However, this summer is like no other. Instead of going places, we are staying home…
My name is now an insult | Mark’s Remarks
I asked my son and daughter-in-law to explain why the name Karen was being used to post negative things on Facebook and in various articles I have read. When…
Gritting your teeth | Obituary
I have promised time and time again not to write about my family, as they have asked me not to. But I’m not a good promise keeper. Isn’t that terrible?…
Living in fear of betrayal | Mark’s Remarks
Can you remember most of the times someone hurt your feelings? Many of us connect an incident to a person, regardless of the severity of the offense. And we never…
Retreating | Mark’s Remarks
I just read a very detailed article on conspiracy theories surrounding the current events happening in our world – the virus, the protests, the unrest. All of this is supposed…