Drawing us closer | Mark’s Remarks
People tend to talk about “end times” when the world appears to be in a “state.”
It’s been talked about throughout history. I’m sure...
Phases of a life watching TV | Mark’s Remarks
In 1972, my favorite television show was Scooby Doo.
My main concern in life was learning all of the sounds that the inflatable letter people...
The Meddler | Mark’s Remarks
Michelle and I watched a really funny Susan Sarandon movie the other night. It was called “The Meddler” and was all about a 60-something...
First Days | Mark’s Remarks
As I begin my 32nd year of teaching school, I often shift my attention from the long list of “to do’s” and try to...
Parenting our inner children | Mark’s Remarks
Sometimes you get some great advice. For me, it came in the form of a book called “Your Inner Child of the Past” by...
Respect | Movie Review
With legions of fans and a status as the Queen of Soul, the late Aretha Franklin was and is a beloved icon. Fans have eagerly...
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...
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),...
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...
‘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,”...
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...
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...