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My friends and I decided to attend a seminar on teacher retirement. You see, we are all in close proximity to that...
Nose Prints | Mark’s Remarks
Here it is. I’m thinking this is probably my 11th or 12th column about the beginning of school.
I...
The size of things | Mark’s Remarks
I look back at some of the things I thought and said as a kid and can only surmise that I was...
Mindfulness | The Happy + Healthy Life
Have you ever been on auto-pilot driving down the road and realized you don’t remember half of your trip? Have you ever...
Tips for helping | Mark’s Remarks
It is very difficult for anyone to understand another person’s plight. Do you agree? The old adage “You have to walk in...
The black and white TV | Mark’s Remarks
The recent hot weather forced us to stay inside much of the afternoon and find things to do. At one point, we...
Don’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...
Every 7 seconds | Mark’s Remarks
Did you ever hear that guys think about sex every seven seconds? I’m a guy. I don’t know about every seven seconds,...
Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood | Movie Review
My first thought after seeing “Once Upon a Time in ... Hollywood” is that I think I...
Life lessons from hiking | The Happy + Healthy Life
Being out in nature improves both your physical and mental well-being. Taking a hike not only can get your heart rate up,...
Food critic | Mark’s Remarks
I get something in my craw and don’t put a lot of thought into things. This happens to me often. I can...
Wild Rose | Movie Review
Upon first learning about “Wild Rose,” I dismissed it as most likely another well-intentioned but ultimately unremarkable...
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