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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 in middle school, and my column topics centered…

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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 remember so many details of that year. I…

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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 my life once told me. I’ve come to…

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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. Yet most of us will admit we often…

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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 will not be seen at its regular time.”  Do we often…

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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 want you to think I am minimizing the…

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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 you can control.  There are four things helping…

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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, we tend to diminish it somewhat.  I think…

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Being photogenic during a pandemic | Mark’s Remarks

I can’t help it. When things get really serious, I often retreat to a silly or humorous place.  There are all kinds of poignant things I’ve thought about or experienced…

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No need to rush off | Mark’s Remarks

I saw the neatest thing the other day.  A photographer decided to photograph her parents at the end of every visit she made to their house. Her parents would walk…

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