Spoiling is what I do | Mark’s Remarks
Michelle traveled to Florida with a friend last week, and since school had started and everyone was caught up in the madness...
Things I hope will last | Mark’s Remarks
If you are like me, there are many things you’ve come to like about this pandemic. Am I right? Just sit and...
How to Behave 101 | Mark’s Remarks
Hey kids, I’m afraid here’s another column addressed to you.
Number one, as we start school. I see kiddos...
Cleaning out the notebook | Mark’s Remarks
Sometimes I make little notes on possible column topics. Then, when I go to write them there’s not enough meat to make...
Little princesses | Mark’s Remarks
About this time nine summers ago, I wrote a bit of a dedication to our fourth child. She was born on July...
Transform your life | The Healthy + Happy Life
If you are feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, frustrated or like you are just going through the motions, keep reading.
Touching base with the class cut-up
Due to the pandemic, our class reunion was cancelled.
In all the exchanges on Facebook, I reconnected with an...
Story of a toxic family | Mark’s Remarks
I like talking to older folks. There have been many I’ve “interviewed” over the years, tucking their stories in my little notebook....
To my dear students | Mark’s Remarks
Boys and girls, I am afraid we are living in a very challenging time right now. You are part of history and...
Summer lovin’ | The Happy + Healthy Life
Summertime is a time to relax, slow down and oftentimes take a much needed vacation.
However, this summer is...
My name is now an insult | Mark’s Remarks
I asked my son and daughter-in-law to explain why the name Karen was being used to post negative things on Facebook and...
Gritting your teeth | Obituary
I have promised time and time again not to write about my family, as they have asked me not to. But I’m...