Interview with wisdom | Mark’s Remarks
I often have opportunities to sit and talk with older folks, and it is something I have always enjoyed. To me, we...
We Want to Help | Mark’s Remarks
Many of us have suffered through hardships, sickness, death of loved ones, and other things life sends our way. Invariably, we’ve come in contact...
Mysterious happenings and Charlie Brown | Mark’s Remarks
Long ago, I taught third grade in a dingy, smelly room with faded, dreamsicle orange paint on the walls. For an accent color, the...
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...
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...
Warp Speed | Mark’s Remarks
There are plenty of people who will say this is the busiest time of the year for them. For some reason, I find that...
Bah humbug? | Planet Ryan
Was it just me, or did anyone else struggle to get into the Christmas spirit this year? More than one person I spoke with...
Busting | Mark’s Remarks
We all have had news that made us feel like we were going to bust. Haven’t we? Think about it for a minute.
We guys...
The longest month |Mark’s Remarks
Every year around this time, teachers start to repeat tired old sayings like “We still have a month of school left! May...
The secret to lower grocery bills | Planet Ryan
By RYAN LEDENDECKER
Columnist
Did you know that back in 1913, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, a loaf of bread would set you...
Sick Day Time Machine | Mark’s Remarks
I walk around bragging quite a bit. Blowhards like me can always find something to talk about or brag about. It’s true.
One of the...
Battlefield | Mark’s Remarks
Teachers will tell you that this time of the year is always interesting. Kids get a little amped up knowing there are just a...