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...
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...
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...
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”...
Shoelaces | Mark’s Remarks
We count our blessings every day, hopefully.
I sometimes have a pretty optimistic attitude and keep my blessings...
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...
Happy Thanksmas | Mark’s Remarks
Every year at this time, we all start griping about the rushing of the Christmas holiday.
Take a look...
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...
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.
Intervention, Buffy and Jody, and Amazon Prime | Mark’s Remarks
Usually you think you are pretty safe when your kids are watching old, classic television series. We recently acquired a smart TV...
Church and Community | Mark’s Remarks
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve wanted to retreat from society and, like a turtle, stick my head back...
Why didn’t I think of that? | Mark’s Remarks
My daughter likes to watch YouTube shows. We try to limit her watching, and we definitely watch alongside her to make sure...
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