What’s so hard about it? | Mark’s Remarks
Teachers have never been fans of remote learning. We want our students in school. We miss them. We want things to return...
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...
And I thank ya | Mark’s Remarks
Shopping is one topic that helps me know full well the difference between men and women.
When it comes...
Set intentions, not resolutions | The Happy + Healthy Life
With December coming to a close, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the previous year and look ahead to the new...
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...
Goal digger | The Happy + Healthy Life
What’s that one thing you have been talking about over and over again? That one thing you have always wanted to do?...
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...
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...
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...
Savor, not stuff | The Healthy + Happy Life
Do you grab food on the go, either at the drive-thru or out of your cabinets as you rush out the door?...
Happy Thanksmas | Mark’s Remarks
Every year at this time, we all start griping about the rushing of the Christmas holiday.
Take a look...
Don’t forget to play | The Happy + Healthy Life
My sweet and thoughtful friend Amanda tagged me in a Facebook post of a simple sketch of two swings. At the bottom...