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Judy | Movie Review
If you are familiar with the life story of Judy Garland, you will most likely remember tales of forced drug dependency, failed marriages and a brilliant performer who was a…
Ad Astra | Movie Review
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy said it should be America’s goal to put a man on the moon “before this decade is out.” In the 2010s, it seems someone…
Divine intervention | Mark’s Remarks
You may have read this column before, and if you have, you most likely have read about my ongoing struggle to understand the inadequacies in our local fast food establishments.…
Talking about nothing | Mark’s Remarks
You laugh at the title of this column because you’ve probably read plenty of these in which I write about the ordinary and mundane topics of this world. So I…
Hustle and Bustle | The Happy + Healthy Life
The hustle and bustle of school has begun. Activities and sports are in full swing. There’s always somewhere for you to be and something for you to do. That being…
Old | Mark’s Remarks
My friends and I decided to attend a seminar on teacher retirement. You see, we are all in close proximity to that magic year when we will hang up our…
Nose Prints | Mark’s Remarks
Here it is. I’m thinking this is probably my 11th or 12th column about the beginning of school. I am celebrating the beginning of my 30th year of teaching this…
The size of things | Mark’s Remarks
I look back at some of the things I thought and said as a kid and can only surmise that I was sort of dense. Ever do that? I’ve had…
Mindfulness | The Happy + Healthy Life
Have you ever been on auto-pilot driving down the road and realized you don’t remember half of your trip? Have you ever had a conversation and five minutes later forgotten…
Tips for helping | Mark’s Remarks
It is very difficult for anyone to understand another person’s plight. Do you agree? The old adage “You have to walk in someone else’s shoes” is so right. I heard…