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Mark Tullis | Forcing my kids to have fun
On our recent trip to Disney, I spent a good deal of time manipulating and coercing my youngest daughter into riding a roller coaster. You see, up until this summer,…
Read MoreThis is mush | Mark’s Remarks
I can now say I have successfully watched every episode of “This is Us” from Season 1. We watched the finale episode while on vacation. Whew! That’s finished. Thank goodness.…
Read MoreDecisions and responses | Mark’s Remarks
We are living in some unbelievable times. I really never thought I’d see the day for a lot of things I’ve now seen, and I certainly did not expect the…
Read MoreA curmudgeon’s view of the happiest place on Earth | Mark’s Remarks
Now listen, I am not one to gripe and mope around for long periods of time. OK, maybe I am. There are times I get in quite a rut…
Read MoreCommunity theater | Mark’s Remarks
What a gift theater has been. It’s something I got into long ago, and I’ve always loved it. Perhaps it’s an insatiable need for attention, or maybe it’s because it’s…
Read MoreChain of command and investigation
I think it is widely known around our little towns what went on in our school district a few months ago. An administrator that many of us loved was asked…
Read MoreEvolution of commercials | Mark’s Remarks
You really show your age when you start being offended by television commercials. I just noticed this the other night – especially after my kids started rolling their eyes…
Read MoreDog days of summer, circa 1980 | Mark’s Remarks
All of us adults want to fuss at kids for their bad habits and how they use their free time. But I will tell you I have very vivid memories…
Read MoreAwkward sentiments | Mark’s Remarks
The older we get, the more we experience death of people our own age. I think it’s shocking because we forget that time goes on. We forget that the person…
Read MoreThe ‘what’s important’ age | Mark’s Remarks
You tend to do a lot of reflecting as you approach milestones. My age group is moving toward retirement, grandparenthood, and various stages of life that we are a bit…
Read MoreA tale of two cities | Mark’s Remarks
I’m in a different place now and for whatever reason, I have noticed some differences I feel are important to note. Why? I’m certainly not trying to be mean-spirited,…
Read MoreForgiveness and reconciliation – not the same | Mark’s Remarks
I believe everything the Bible says, cover to cover. That kind of talk can get a person into trouble from time to time, but I make no apologies for…
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