Things I hope will last | Mark’s Remarks
If you are like me, there are many things you’ve come to like about this pandemic. Am I right? Just sit and think for...
How to Behave 101 | Mark’s Remarks
Hey kids, I’m afraid here’s another column addressed to you.
Number one, as we start school. I see kiddos who regularly walk down the hall...
Cleaning out the notebook | Mark’s Remarks
Sometimes I make little notes on possible column topics. Then, when I go to write them there’s not enough meat to make it into...
Little princesses | Mark’s Remarks
About this time nine summers ago, I wrote a bit of a dedication to our fourth child. She was born on July 14 and...
Transform your life | The Healthy + Happy Life
If you are feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, frustrated or like you are just going through the motions, keep reading.
These 11 tips are the secret...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...