Posts Tagged ‘mark tullis’
The way I was raised | Mark’s Remarks
I am constantly judging the manners of people. Sometimes, it sounds like I fancy myself as the superior rule follower, the person who knows all about what manners people…
Read MoreSummer grooming habits | Mark’s Remarks
Any teacher will tell you we are emotionally, physically and mentally spent after this crazy school year. I told Michelle that I wish there was an island we could…
Read MoreMrs. P | Mark’s Remarks
Several years ago, I wrote about four little elderly ladies I used to mow for. Going to their corner of the world was interesting. I usually spent much of the…
Read MoreOK, now we like you | Mark’s Remarks
Remember when George W. Bush was highly criticized and ended up leaving office with an abysmal approval rating? On the day he took office, some folks were running around, wringing…
Read MoreThe death of school spirit | Mark’s Remarks
When an idea for a column comes to mind, I turn on my phone and jot down the idea in my “notes” section. You may guess that I have a…
Read MoreLive from New York… | Mark’s Remarks
Is anyone else wondering why Saturday Night Live isn’t having a heyday? I mean, they have one of the best opportunities to capitalize on the comedy coming out of our…
Read MoreHicks and white trash | Mark’s Remarks
When I was in college up north, I had several pals who were from farther up north. The city. You know the one. If you say you are from Illinois,…
Read MoreGrandma’s House | Mark’s Remarks
Our grandparents’ homes are safe havens, places of unconditional love and indulgence. Most people hopefully are blessed with wonderful memories of their grandparents. My paternal grandparents lived in a two-story,…
Read MoreCOVID and unsubs
After my wife recovered from COVID, she realized she had some lingering symptoms. Like many of you who have had it, she doesn’t have the taste and smell she once…
Read MoreInklings | Mark’s Remarks
There have been a few times in my life where I didn’t take action. It was usually because I wanted to avoid something uncomfortable. One of my friends lost a…
Read MoreSpeaking from experience | Mark’s Remarks
In this day and age, teachers aren’t as respected as they once were. They used to be mysterious, highly revered people long ago. I can remember thinking my teacher lived…
Read MoreWhat would Walter do? | Mark’s Remarks
I think Anne Murray had a song several years back called “A Little Good News.” It was all about how we’d like to hear some good news instead of the…
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