Lifestyles

All
  • All
  • Inside the Box
  • Movie Review
  • Photo Contests
  • R-T Columns
  • For Your Health
  • Happy + Healthy Life
  • Mark's Remarks
  • Ott Observations
  • Technology

The Constant Need For Attention And Acceptance | Mark’s Remarks

Before I get started, I must qualify the topic I’m writing about and say a few things.   First of all, as a male, I can tell you we can…

Read More about The Constant Need For Attention And Acceptance | Mark’s Remarks

All In The Nest | Mark’s Remarks

We often hear about animals being agitated and fretting when their young are in danger, or even when they aren’t close by.   The mother duck squawks and quacks away…

Read More about All In The Nest | Mark’s Remarks

‘Wonder’ | Mark’s Remarks

My daughter and I saw the movie “Wonder” the other night and I highly recommend it. This movie is a heartwarmer without being too sappy or mawkish. It’s about a…

Read More about ‘Wonder’ | Mark’s Remarks

Mundane Talk of Trees and Leaves | Mark’s Remarks

My yard has evolved somewhat since we first moved in 10 years ago.  Two trees that were once there have since died mysterious deaths and had to be cut down.…

Read More about Mundane Talk of Trees and Leaves | Mark’s Remarks

‘Wonder’ is one of best this season | Movie Review

Being a middle school teacher, I’m usually pretty critical of middle school-aged books being made into movies. Really, I’m critical of any books made into movies. The book is always…

Read More about ‘Wonder’ is one of best this season | Movie Review

Being a Servant | Mark’s Remarks

The Bible says plenty about being a servant of God. We are called to be servants, to give of ourselves and our talents. We are called to do God’s work.…

Read More about Being a Servant | Mark’s Remarks

Devil’s Kitchen, the Enfield Monster and UFOs | Mark’s Remarks

I didn’t know until recently that this area of Illinois is sometimes referred to as “Devil’s Kitchen.” The name apparently comes from Native Americans and pioneers of this region. Some…

Read More about Devil’s Kitchen, the Enfield Monster and UFOs | Mark’s Remarks

Overnight | Mark’s Remarks

During these cool days, our thoughts often go to the wonderful things about fall, to being cool again and escaping from the muggy days of late summer and early fall.…

Read More about Overnight | Mark’s Remarks

Anniversary | Mark’s Remarks

I started writing this column in October 2007. Yes. This particular week marks the week I started writing this column. I can’t really believe it. Back then, I had written…

Read More about Anniversary | Mark’s Remarks

Uncharted Territory | 10/11/2017

Every year at this time, we have a day off to celebrate Columbus, his discoveries, etc.  There has been much debate over Columbus Day. I won’t get into that again…

Read More about Uncharted Territory | 10/11/2017