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Watch me whip and losing touch | Mark’s Remarks
I always thought I was pretty hip and happening. I knew what was current. I listened to the latest songs. I was up on the fads. It was always a…
Well-rounded men | Marks Remarks
Most men will agree with me: when something breaks, something else breaks. In the course of a week, our air conditioner stopped working, the ceiling fan stopped working and two…
Blessings, serving and staying off the rollercoaster | Mark’s Remarks
Once in a while, we get the chance to serve with a mission opportunity close to home. We go to a local spot where there is a community center. We…
Spicy Success | Planet Ryan
Once or twice per year, I’ll write about my garden – mostly because I’m proud of it and feel the need to brag that I grew my own delicious veggies.…
Isn’t that cute? | Mark’s Remarks
I have written a good many columns centered on how children should behave. I’m afraid I am a bit judgmental when it comes to kids and their parents. I don’t…
Ferguson, Round 3 | Planet Ryan
About a year ago, I was walking down West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Mo., through thick, angry crowds with my phone in hand in an attempt to document the fallout…
Watching the Telly | Mark’s Remarks
I started watching“The Benny Hill Show” on a visit to my cousin’s when I was quite young. Ever since then, I have taken a liking to TV shows from “across…
Victim | Mark’s Remarks
The other day, I saw this video on Facebook that a young African-American man made. He is wise beyond his years. In the video, he talked about being pulled over…
Soft Targets | Planet Ryan
Two weeks ago, 24-year-old Mohammad Abulazeez, armed with heavy weaponry, fired at least 50 shots into a military recruiting center and Naval Reserve center in Chattanooga, Tenn., that left four…
We Heard | Mark’s Remarks
So, school registration is happening. That means summer is almost over and school will begin soon. Teachers, whether they want to admit it or not, are excited too. Oh sure,…