The death of school spirit | Mark’s Remarks
When an idea for a column comes to mind, I turn on my phone and jot down the idea in my “notes” section. You...
A Quiet Place Part II | Movie Review
I was a bit embarrassed when I realized I had not seen A Quiet Place, the film that silently screamed its way into becoming...
Live from New York… | Mark’s Remarks
Is anyone else wondering why Saturday Night Live isn’t having a heyday? I mean, they have one of the best opportunities to capitalize on...
Hicks and white trash | Mark’s Remarks
When I was in college up north, I had several pals who were from farther up north. The city. You know the one. If...
Grandma’s House | Mark’s Remarks
Our grandparents’ homes are safe havens, places of unconditional love and indulgence. Most people hopefully are blessed with wonderful memories of their grandparents.
My paternal...
COVID and unsubs
After my wife recovered from COVID, she realized she had some lingering symptoms. Like many of you who have had it, she doesn’t have...
Inklings | Mark’s Remarks
There have been a few times in my life where I didn’t take action. It was usually because I wanted to avoid something uncomfortable.
One...
Speaking from experience | Mark’s Remarks
In this day and age, teachers aren’t as respected as they once were. They used to be mysterious, highly revered people long ago.
I can...
What would Walter do? | Mark’s Remarks
I think Anne Murray had a song several years back called “A Little Good News.” It was all about how we’d like to hear...
The Diner | Mark’s Remarks
Ever since our kids have been little, Michelle and I try to steal away some place every now and then.
Rarely is it a...
Anxious faith | Mark’s Remarks
Anxiety, depression, stomach problems and insomnia seem to be running rampant these days. Have you noticed? The prescribing of medicine for such issues is...
On the square | Mark’s Remarks
I wrote a couple of feature stories for this newspaper a few years back, talking about what life was like on Main Street in...