Toy spree | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve written before about getting the Sears catalog at Christmas, and pouring over the pages of shiny, colored photographs. I especially remember...
Shoelaces | Mark’s Remarks
We count our blessings every day, hopefully.
I sometimes have a pretty optimistic attitude and keep my blessings...
Attitude of Gratitude | The Happy + Healthy Life
Gratitude is about being aware of and appreciating all the good in your life. It’s about focusing on the things you already...
The Word | Mark’s Remarks
40 years this summer. Since then, it’s been an interesting journey of spiritual understanding, searching, and constant “restarts.”
I’m...
A fine line and being a good neighbor | Mark’s Remarks
In my book, neighbors are supposed to be neighborly. When you live next door to a person, or even on the same...
Anti-Thanksgiving | Mark’s Remarks
Every year, a couple of folks I know do something that may be shocking to some. I find it hilarious: they “vent”...
The Game of Life | Mark’s Remarks
Over the holidays, we have a chance to sit back and have some down time. Invariably, in my house, down time leads...
Savor, not stuff | The Healthy + Happy Life
Do you grab food on the go, either at the drive-thru or out of your cabinets as you rush out the door?...
Happy Thanksmas | Mark’s Remarks
Every year at this time, we all start griping about the rushing of the Christmas holiday.
Take a look...
Folklore and scary people | Mark’s Remarks
When we were kids, we invented things. We invented games, activities and ways to add excitement to the neighborhood.
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...
A matter of time | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: I know why old people stare at young people.
In...
Most Popular
Attempted murder charge in Waterloo stabbing
Trevor C. Hudson
A 26-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following an early Friday morning stabbing in...
Sports Year in Review
The year 2018 was a banner year for Monroe County athletes, all the way through.
It began in January, when Waterloo junior Jenna Schwartz was...
DUI injury crash at Walmart
Pictured is the scene of the accident Friday.
Emergency personnel responded shortly after noon Friday to the...
Inmate dies at county jail
The Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate in the Monroe County Jail early Friday morning.