Petty, entitled, selfish us | Mark’s Remarks
Oh boy. People are fools. We have thrown out rational thinking and manners. In this day and age, an increasing amount of...
Bullying Bull | Mark’s Remarks
I don’t know about you, but I feel the term “bullying” has gotten way out of hand. I’m pretty sure it goes...
Thud, thud | Mark’s Remarks
When our boys were little, especially when they depended on us for every need, it was rare to have a moment’s peace...
Twenty years already? | Mark’s Remarks
When I was in grade school, I used to imagine myself in the year 2000. In my mind’s eye, there I was;...
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...
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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...
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Inmate dies at county jail
The Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate in the Monroe County Jail early Friday morning.