Avoiding people | Mark’s Remarks
After a particularly difficult week earlier this year, before Corona’s visit and when things were relatively normal, I woke up on a...
Feeling alive | Mark’s Remarks
Have you heard people say they are on a quest to “find themselves” or “seek purpose?” I think we all spend a...
First one to launch | Mark’s Remarks
As I write this, we are days away from our oldest son’s wedding. When I began writing this column, he was still...
Mrs. Bishop | Mark’s Remarks
Mrs. Bishop was one of my favorite teachers, and although second grade (around 1975) seems so far behind me, I can still...
Hard to love | Mark’s Remarks
If you put too much stock in people, they will let you down every time. This was something a wise adult in...
Making light of stuff | Mark’s Remarks
Most people won’t admit they do this. We try to conduct ourselves with a degree of classiness, a modest amount of dignity....
Circumstances beyond our control | Mark’s Remarks
Remember that announcement on television stations when we were kids?
“Due to circumstances beyond our control, tonight’s scheduled presentation...
Losing control | Mark’s Remarks
As I told you a few weeks back, I always try to find a little humor in everyday life. I do not...
Reflecting outside four walls and forced blessings | Mark’s Remarks
We sometimes can’t get past ourselves when it comes to something. I mean, unless it really causes major issues in our lives,...
Being photogenic during a pandemic | Mark’s Remarks
I can’t help it. When things get really serious, I often retreat to a silly or humorous place.
There...
No need to rush off | Mark’s Remarks
I saw the neatest thing the other day.
A photographer decided to photograph her parents at the end of...
Seemingly Overnight | Mark’s Remarks
Is your head spinning? I remember when I first heard of this coronavirus. My students were watching our daily 10-minute news clip...