Corey Saathoff

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After supper | Mark’s Remarks

When I was a kid, warm weather meant a lot of things. After breakfast, we usually headed outside and didn’t come back in until lunch. Lunch was a quick thing…

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Independence Day | Mark’s Remarks

It has occurred to me in my 54 years on earth that I have used up a heck of a lot of energy holding grudges and replaying situations over and…

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Well shoot, Mr. Baum | Mark’s Remarks

I am not sure, but I think I’ve written at least two columns about the animated movies of today and how they are helping in the worldwide campaign to make…

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The way I was raised | Mark’s Remarks

I am constantly judging the manners of people.   Sometimes, it sounds like I fancy myself as the superior rule follower, the person who knows all about what manners people…

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Summer grooming habits | Mark’s Remarks

Any teacher will tell you we are emotionally, physically and mentally spent after this crazy school year.   I told Michelle that I wish there was an island we could…

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Mrs. P | Mark’s Remarks

Several years ago, I wrote about four little elderly ladies I used to mow for. Going to their corner of the world was interesting.  I usually spent much of the…

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OK, now we like you | Mark’s Remarks

Remember when George W. Bush was highly criticized and ended up leaving office with an abysmal approval rating? On the day he took office, some folks were running around, wringing…

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The death of school spirit | Mark’s Remarks

When an idea for a column comes to mind, I turn on my phone and jot down the idea in my “notes” section. You may guess that I have a…

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A Quiet Place Part II | Movie Review

I was a bit embarrassed when I realized I had not seen A Quiet Place, the film that silently screamed its way into becoming a huge hit in 2018. I remembered…

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Live from New York… | Mark’s Remarks

Is anyone else wondering why Saturday Night Live isn’t having a heyday?  I mean, they have one of the best opportunities to capitalize on the comedy coming out of our…