Mark’s Remarks
Going to the Movies | Mark’s Remarks
I recently started writing movie reviews. I go see a movie a week or so before it comes out. I judge the movie, giving it a thumbs up or thumb…
Read MoreAddicted to the Treadmill | 11/11/2015
I read a funny little article written by a parent the other day. She was talking about how stressful and busy things were from August through October of every school…
Read MoreToying with an original | Mark’s Remarks
If you don’t know about teachers, I should tell you that decorating a classroom can be a big deal. Kids expect seasonal decorations and all the bells and whistles. If…
Read MoreWhat the other guy is doing | Mark’s Remarks
Now, you would think those of us at the Republic-Times are all good friends who hang out in the employee lounge. On the contrary. I have never met most of…
Read MoreRewards | Mark’s Remarks
When we were in school, teachers had expectations. They had expectations we would listen and do as we were told. They expected us to learn to spell, learn our math…
Read MoreMark’s Remarks | Rivalries
Rivalries between schools have been around since schools and sports teams were invented. We’ve heard stories of rivalries getting a bit out of hand. I’m sure there are plenty of…
Read MorePassenger | Mark’s Remarks
I have entered the season of life in which I am called on to become a driving instructor. Son No. 1 got his license last year and is now a…
Read MoreFountain of Youth in the Back Seat | Mark’s Remarks
Four years ago, Michelle and I were in our early 40s. I was crowding my mid-40s, but she had just started hers. When we told people we were having another…
Read MorePutting up and speaking up | Mark’s Remarks
No matter how much I know and no matter how much I tell you what the Bible says about tolerance and turning the other cheek, I still have it within…
Read MoreMark’s Remarks | Couch
Michelle and I didn’t buy our first piece of furniture until we were expecting Riley. Although we lived in a tiny little house, we had the luxury of three small…
Read MoreWatch me whip and losing touch | Mark’s Remarks
I always thought I was pretty hip and happening. I knew what was current. I listened to the latest songs. I was up on the fads. It was always a…
Read MoreWell-rounded men | Marks Remarks
Most men will agree with me: when something breaks, something else breaks. In the course of a week, our air conditioner stopped working, the ceiling fan stopped working and two…
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