Madison Lammert

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Sifting and sorting | Mark’s Remarks

During the lockdown last spring, we were like a lot of families – we cooked and ate too much, we thought of home projects to do, we bought a dog,…

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Annette | Movie Review

I’m not sure where to begin. “Annette,” in theaters today and streaming Aug. 20 on Amazon Prime, is bizarre, dark, amusing (sometimes for the wrong reasons), artsy, ambitious and dramatic; yet, I…

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Meathead | Mark’s Remarks

The IMBD television app that is on our Smart TV suddenly started advertising reruns of “All in the Family”  and I couldn’t resist. This show started when I was a…

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‘Stillwater’ runs deep and tepid | Movie Review

Director Tom McCarthy, best known for his Oscar-winning film “Spotlight,” is also known for directing films that are forthright and intentional. McCarthy’s latest film, “Stillwater,” starring Matt Damon and Abigail…

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Time | Mark’s Remarks

nd with each passing year, my mind is boggled for several reasons.  Mainly, I ask myself why time seems to go faster and faster. I mean, I’ve heard people lament…

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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…