Mark’s Remarks

We sometimes can’t get past ourselves when it comes to something. I mean, unless it really causes major issues in our lives, we tend to diminish it somewhat.  I think…

I can’t help it. When things get really serious, I often retreat to a silly or humorous place.  There are all kinds of poignant things I’ve thought about or experienced…

I saw the neatest thing the other day.  A photographer decided to photograph her parents at the end of every visit she made to their house. Her parents would walk…

Is your head spinning?  I remember when I first heard of this coronavirus. My students were watching our daily 10-minute news clip late last year and they were discussing it. …

My family should go on the road. Everyone’s a comedian.  I’m telling you all right now how mean my family is to me. On a daily basis.  If I weren’t…

I often have opportunities to sit and talk with older folks, and it is something I have always enjoyed. To me, we do not spend enough time doing this and…

I decided to redo the basement bathroom.  Did you know some home improvement stores open at the crack of dawn?  It’s very true. Off I went, very early in the…

It often takes some sort of a calamity for people to rely on God. Indeed, many people can go for long periods of time without giving Him a single thought.…

Shopping is one topic that helps me know full well the difference between men and women.  When it comes to shopping, I feel inadequate in every way. I am often…

Being an educator and living in the community I teach in, I am often stopped in the milk aisle or at the hardware store and asked an opinion on something…

Did you ever have a friend or family member who was obviously jealous of you, your family, or most humans?  Over the years, I’ve met a few. Whether they were…

Oh boy. People are fools. We have thrown out rational thinking and manners.  In this day and age, an increasing amount of people think they are entitled. It’s maddening. How…