At dad’s expense
My family mocks me as much as possible. I’ve brought it on myself. We’ve raised our kids to not be too serious...
Avoiding people | Mark’s Remarks
After a particularly difficult week earlier this year, before Corona’s visit and when things were relatively normal, I woke up on a...
Goal digger | The Happy + Healthy Life
What’s that one thing you have been talking about over and over again? That one thing you have always wanted to do?...
Feeling alive | Mark’s Remarks
Have you heard people say they are on a quest to “find themselves” or “seek purpose?” I think we all spend a...
First one to launch | Mark’s Remarks
As I write this, we are days away from our oldest son’s wedding. When I began writing this column, he was still...
Mrs. Bishop | Mark’s Remarks
Mrs. Bishop was one of my favorite teachers, and although second grade (around 1975) seems so far behind me, I can still...
Hard to love | Mark’s Remarks
If you put too much stock in people, they will let you down every time. This was something a wise adult in...
Making light of stuff | Mark’s Remarks
Most people won’t admit they do this. We try to conduct ourselves with a degree of classiness, a modest amount of dignity....
Circumstances beyond our control | Mark’s Remarks
Remember that announcement on television stations when we were kids?
“Due to circumstances beyond our control, tonight’s scheduled presentation...
Losing control | Mark’s Remarks
As I told you a few weeks back, I always try to find a little humor in everyday life. I do not...
Dealing with uncertain times | The Happy + Healthy Life
With each new day, it’s easy to let our fear and anxiety grow. That’s why it’s so important to focus on what...
Reflecting outside four walls and forced blessings | Mark’s Remarks
We sometimes can’t get past ourselves when it comes to something. I mean, unless it really causes major issues in our lives,...