R-T Columns
A sincere apology | Mark’s Remarks
I was talking to a person a while back about a little run-in they’d had with another person. It was a misunderstanding, as many run-ins are, but in the end,…
Read MoreWorking, dreaming and longing | Mark’s Remarks
I just saw a commercial for Folger’s coffee. It depicts a little boy putting his small change into a coffee can. On the can is a label on which he…
Read MorePreschool and eighth grade math | Mark’s Remarks
Every year when little ones get ready to go to kindergarten, we hear stories of kindergarten screenings. When I was at the elementary school, I loved to visit the screening…
Read MoreSettled 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 MoreThe Happy + Healthy Life|Get up offa that thing!
Whether you exercise or not, you can’t deny the benefits of moving your body. It improves your mood, reduces stress, increases your energy levels, offers you a better night’s rest,…
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…
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