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The way I was raised | Mark’s Remarks
I am constantly judging the manners of people. Sometimes, it sounds like I fancy myself as the superior rule follower, the person who knows all about what manners people…
Summer grooming habits | Mark’s Remarks
Any teacher will tell you we are emotionally, physically and mentally spent after this crazy school year. I told Michelle that I wish there was an island we could…
Mrs. P | Mark’s Remarks
Several years ago, I wrote about four little elderly ladies I used to mow for. Going to their corner of the world was interesting. I usually spent much of the…
OK, now we like you | Mark’s Remarks
Remember when George W. Bush was highly criticized and ended up leaving office with an abysmal approval rating? On the day he took office, some folks were running around, wringing…
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 may guess that I have a…
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 a huge hit in 2018. I remembered…
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 the comedy coming out of our…
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 you say you are from Illinois,…
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 grandparents lived in a two-story,…
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 the taste and smell she once…