All Alone | Mark’s Remarks
I have recently read two separate news stories in which people have passed away. The twist to this story is that no one noticed.
One...
June Cleaver’s Dark Side | Mark’s Remarks
Readers, I am shocked and scandalized by the behavior I have just witnessed from one Miss Barbara Billingsley.
Remember her? She was Beaver’s mother. As...
Forgiveness and reconciliation – not the same | Mark’s Remarks
I believe everything the Bible says, cover to cover.
That kind of talk can get a person into trouble from time to time, but...
Out with the riff raff | Mark’s Remarks
I told you that 15 years ago, I wrote two consecutive columns about moving to a new house.
Now, we have moved to another home,...
My name is now an insult | Mark’s Remarks
I asked my son and daughter-in-law to explain why the name Karen was being used to post negative things on Facebook and in various...
The slap | Mark’s Remarks
In retirement, I’m hoping I can see many more movies than I’m able to right now. I also want to be able to be...
Reflections and takebacks | Mark’s Remarks
As I close out the end of my 32nd year of teaching, I’m amazed at what we’ve accomplished and survived in the past couple...
Listen, my children | Mark’s Remarks
When kids get into my class, I don’t allow them to raise their hands while I’m talking. When their hands go up, they stop...
Spam | Mark’s Remarks
My mother used to make Spam for us when we were kids. It wasn’t necessarily a staple in our house, but we liked it....
Everyone’s an Idiot | Mark’s Remarks
How do you like that title? I figured I’d get your attention. Now, I have to say, I don’t generally feel this way. But...
Kids tell all | Mark’s Remarks
I had an eye-opening talk with a small group of kids not too long ago.
These kids are a great group. They bring me...
My DIY experience | Mark’s Remarks
I decided to redo the basement bathroom.
Did you know some home improvement stores open at the crack of dawn? It’s very true. Off I...