R-T Columns
Avoiding Talkers | Mark’s Remarks
I’m going to admit something to you: I avoid people at times. Come on, you know you do it too. Don’t judge me. Michelle comes back from shopping sometimes and…
Read MoreMy son, the writer | Mark’s Remarks
My oldest son writes a column for his campus newspaper. He is quite witty and his columns about a pet cockroach in his dorm room (named Peepo) have evolved into…
Read MoreThe Storeroom Evolution | Mark’s Remarks
When we moved into our house we had this big, luxurious storage room on one side of the basement. It was awesome. We moved a lot of stuff in there…
Read MoreDon’t forget to play | The Happy + Healthy Life
My sweet and thoughtful friend Amanda tagged me in a Facebook post of a simple sketch of two swings. At the bottom it read, “Don’t forget to play.” Along with…
Read MoreA sincere apology | Mark’s Remarks
I was talking to a person a while back about a little run-in they’d had with another person. It was a misunderstanding, as many run-ins are, but in the end,…
Read MoreWorking, dreaming and longing | Mark’s Remarks
I just saw a commercial for Folger’s coffee. It depicts a little boy putting his small change into a coffee can. On the can is a label on which he…
Read MorePreschool and eighth grade math | Mark’s Remarks
Every year when little ones get ready to go to kindergarten, we hear stories of kindergarten screenings. When I was at the elementary school, I loved to visit the screening…
Read MoreSettled stomachs and big plans | Mark’s Remarks
I once wrote a column called “Warm Stomachs” in which I talked about how the Christmas season feels. Summer vacation looms as I write this, and that good feeling in…
Read MoreVengeance | Mark’s Remarks
High school years are often looked at with rose-colored glasses, as is much of our childhood. That is, if we choose to look at it that way. There are also…
Read MoreFog | Mark’s Remarks
When does our brain start to experience fog warnings? I am amazed at how quickly I’m forgetting things. I used to be able to recall names and faces quickly. Now,…
Read MoreThe Happy + Healthy Life|Get up offa that thing!
Whether you exercise or not, you can’t deny the benefits of moving your body. It improves your mood, reduces stress, increases your energy levels, offers you a better night’s rest,…
Read MorePerformance parenting | Mark’s Remarks
Parenting is a tough job. When your kids are nearing adulthood, you tend to look back and wonder if you made mistakes, even though it makes no sense to…
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