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Where are my glasses? | Mark’s Remarks
You might remember that I wrote a column a few years back about the need to get glasses. It was about five years ago. I could read most things with…
Hannah | Mark’s Remarks
Yes, you could call me hard-hearted Hannah (I wonder how people named “Hannah” feel about this moniker). I have a hard time understanding the fluffy stuff we have in our…
Opening Day | Planet Ryan
I’ve written about my family’s love for St. Louis Cardinals baseball in the past, but a few things have changed since then, namely, the passing of my sweet, hard-working grandmother…
Mark’s Remarks | Proof
I heard a great radio program the other day. The folks were discussing evidence of Jesus’s resurrection. It was rather amazing, informative and empowering. For those of us who feel…
My First Rally | Planet Ryan
When I first heard Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump was coming to St. Louis, I knew there was no way in this world I was missing it. His political rallies…
And you’re a teacher? | Mark’s Remarks
My students are very interested in the election. In our social studies classes, we watch CNN Student News every day, take notes, and have an in-depth discussion of the current…
‘Batman vs. Superman’ | Movie Review
Batman vs. Superman is rated PG-13 and runs 151 minutes Grade: C- I didn’t know what to expect when I attended the early screening of Batman vs. Superman. I knew…
Phones | Mark’s Remarks
Michelle and I bought our first cell phone right before our first son was born. It was a little thing, and we bought it so that we could be on…
Settle down | Planet Ryan
I’ve waited a few months – I think – to revisit politics. Since my last politically-themed column, so much has changed. We’ve seen the entire presidential election process turned upside…
Riding to school | Mark’s Remarks
When my oldest son was 5, he started kindergarten. At the time, I was still teaching in the same building. We would load up in the car and off we’d…