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My DIY experience | Mark’s Remarks

I decided to redo the basement bathroom.  Did you know some home improvement stores open at the crack of dawn?  It’s very true. Off I went, very early in the…

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Believing | Mark’s Remarks

It often takes some sort of a calamity for people to rely on God. Indeed, many people can go for long periods of time without giving Him a single thought.…

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And I thank ya | Mark’s Remarks

Shopping is one topic that helps me know full well the difference between men and women.  When it comes to shopping, I feel inadequate in every way. I am often…

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Facts before fuss | Mark’s Remarks

Being an educator and living in the community I teach in, I am often stopped in the milk aisle or at the hardware store and asked an opinion on something…

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Show up and be seen | The Happy + Healthy Life

Have you ever wanted to speak up when you disagree with someone’s opinion but kept silent? Have you ever offered to take the picture rather than be in it?  Have…

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Green-eyed folk

Did you ever have a friend or family member who was obviously jealous of you, your family, or most humans?  Over the years, I’ve met a few. Whether they were…

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Petty, entitled, selfish us | Mark’s Remarks

Oh boy. People are fools. We have thrown out rational thinking and manners.  In this day and age, an increasing amount of people think they are entitled. It’s maddening. How…

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Bullying Bull | Mark’s Remarks

I don’t know about you, but I feel the term “bullying” has gotten way out of hand. I’m pretty sure it goes along with this entitlement jazz so many folks…

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Thud, thud | Mark’s Remarks

When our boys were little, especially when they depended on us for every need, it was rare to have a moment’s peace in the house. One of them was always…

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Set intentions, not resolutions | The Happy + Healthy Life

With December coming to a close, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the previous year and look ahead to the new year. Like many, you probably are starting to…

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