Mark’s Remarks
Settled stomachs and big plans | Mark’s Remarks
I once wrote a column called “Warm Stomachs” in which I talked about how the Christmas season feels. Summer vacation looms as I write this, and that good feeling in…
Read MoreVengeance | Mark’s Remarks
High school years are often looked at with rose-colored glasses, as is much of our childhood. That is, if we choose to look at it that way. There are also…
Read MoreFog | Mark’s Remarks
When does our brain start to experience fog warnings? I am amazed at how quickly I’m forgetting things. I used to be able to recall names and faces quickly. Now,…
Read MorePerformance parenting | Mark’s Remarks
Parenting is a tough job. When your kids are nearing adulthood, you tend to look back and wonder if you made mistakes, even though it makes no sense to…
Read MoreThe price of good beds and backs | Mark’s Remarks
How many of us remember actually looking forward to sleeping on the floor? Anyone? It was fun to sleep on a couch or really, in any weird place that was…
Read MoreThe 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 I remind you summer has not started yet?…
Read MoreMark’s Remarks | I’m bored
I have a sign on my classroom door that says “It’s OK to be bored sometimes.” It’s not because I’m a boring teacher (at least I hope not), but it’s…
Read MoreMark’s Remarks | 21 years
My oldest son just turned 21. For real. I was looking at pictures of that tiny baby a few days ago and several things were noticeable. Michelle and I were…
Read MoreTolerance | Mark’s Remarks
Have you noticed lately that the greatest sin in the world has become disagreeing with someone? It’s been a gradual shift in the mentality of people for quite some time.…
Read MoreHouse guests | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve heard two wise sayings about house guests. My maternal grandmother often said: “To each his own.” My wife’s maternal grandmother often said: “House guests are like fish; after three…
Read MoreThrift Store Madness and Dressing Weird in the 80s | Mark’s Remarks
Do any of you remember the phase in the 1980s when all the cool kids were wearing oversized coats, vintage hats and all the old stuff? I think it started…
Read MoreTricky Micki | Mark’s Remarks
My wife will get me after she reads this column, so I may have to move into one of your basements. Please send specifics of your rental space to the…
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