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Impossibles | 5/2/2018
I have been thinking about impossible people and frankly, wondering if I am one. It started this past summer. I probably told you that one of my pastimes when I…
Zeal Without Knowledge | Mark’s Remarks
As a representative of the educational community, I applaud people for speaking out and taking an interest in their children. Teachers and school officials alike will tell you that one…
Foot-In-Mouth Phraseology | Mark’s Remarks
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve said something I shouldn’t, I’d probably have a little bit of cash. Or maybe I’m forgetting some of the things I’ve…
We Want to Help | Mark’s Remarks
Many of us have suffered through hardships, sickness, death of loved ones, and other things life sends our way. Invariably, we’ve come in contact with people who want to show…
Conquering Fear and Standing Up | Mark’s Remarks
Never have we experienced a time such as this. Every day I scan my Facebook page, often at breakneck speed. It’s almost like the days when I speed read my…
Out of Style | Mark’s Remarks
It’s been happening for quite some time; things I talk about, things I wear, ideas I have. They all seem to be going out of style. I noticed it…
Simpler Times at School | Mark’s Remarks
My great aunts and my grandmother were all school teachers. They taught in the early part of the 20th century, when things were so simple. I’m sure they thought things…
People Going Nuts | Mark’s Remarks
My sweet little third graders and their mothers gave me a surprise baby shower when our first son was born. I felt ashamed of myself, because the kids were so…
Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary | Katie Albert Travelogue
By KATIE ALBERT For the Republic-Times My name is Katie Albert. I am a Waterloo High School graduate, resident of Waterloo, and full-time student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville majoring…
Movements, Movements Everywhere | Marks’ Remarks
Like me, you may have had mixed emotions about the “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements regarding the treatment of women and sexual harassment. I won’t go into my opinions…