Posts Tagged ‘column’
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 of the stories had to…
Read MorePlanet Ryan – Crowdfunding 101
Let’s say you have a brilliant idea, or maybe a passion for a political movement or charity, or perhaps you’re on the verge of opening a new business or launching…
Read MoreCashmere Pulaski or Roman Polanski? | Mark’s Remarks
Schools around Illinois were not in session Monday to honor Casimir Pulaski. I’m pretty sure I’ve written a little about him before, being the history nut that I am, but…
Read MoreCabin fever and experiments | Mark’s Remarks
It’s rather amazing what happens when you are forced to just stay home. Inside. For several hours. Days. I think first you feel a great surge of energy. You are…
Read MoreProductivity | Planet Ryan
Around this time of year, it’s easy to get lost in a whirlwind of activities, such as shopping, year-end work projects, social-gatherings, family projects and more shopping. Even the most…
Read MoreShirley’s Christmas | Mark’s Remarks
Everyone I have known named Shirley has been important to me. My mother’s name is Shirley. I have good friends named Shirley. I always liked Shirley Temple (don’t judge). A…
Read MoreI can see clearly now | Mark’s Remarks
Seemingly overnight, I needed glasses. I didn’t see it coming. It crept upon me like a thief. The first time I noticed it was at church. We were sitting in…
Read MoreIs this The Jetsons? | Planet Ryan
Before I go to sleep at night, I usually check emails and other messages on my phone. I also flick through all the news feeds, including Facebook, to see what’s…
Read MoreGreed | Mark’s Remarks
When I wrote about the Pilgrims last week, I included an end to the story; I told you that eventually, the Pilgrims were no longer friends with those same people…
Read MoreThe Scroobys | Mark’s Remarks
Long ago in the 1500s, when Henry VIII decided he wanted to divorce and marry whenever he darned well felt like it, he decided to start his own church. You…
Read MoreTeam Parents | Mark’s Remarks
Over the years, I’ve been to more sporting events than I can count. I’ve had plenty of opportunities to watch parents and use my judgmental and critical nature to analyze…
Read MoreSo long, old pal | Mark’s Remarks
It’s always been part of my comedy schtick to tell people how much I don’t get along with my dog. People have laughed and so I have continued telling folks…
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