Posts Tagged ‘mark tullis’
COVID 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…
Read MoreThe Diner | Mark’s Remarks
Ever since our kids have been little, Michelle and I try to steal away some place every now and then. Rarely is it a lengthy stay, and we usually…
Read MoreAnxious faith | Mark’s Remarks
Anxiety, depression, stomach problems and insomnia seem to be running rampant these days. Have you noticed? The prescribing of medicine for such issues is on the upswing. It is my…
Read MoreOn the square | Mark’s Remarks
I wrote a couple of feature stories for this newspaper a few years back, talking about what life was like on Main Street in our surrounding small towns. When I…
Read MoreThe Father | Movie Review
From the beginning of Florian Zeller’s “The Father,” it is apparent things are not what they seem in the life of Anthony (Anthony Hopkins). The elderly man lives in a…
Read MoreIntentional listening, clarifying and responding | Mark’s Remarks
Almost on a weekly basis, educators have conversations with students relating to communication. We are constantly talking to students about thinking before we speak, listening to directions, checking for understanding,…
Read MoreSnow banks and demon possession
I still get excited and nostalgic about snow, but I am now the dad and I have to do things like shovel snow, make sure cars that aren’t in the…
Read MoreLove and yoga | Mark’s Remarks
My darling wife is the healthy one in our relationship. If she had her way, I would exercise constantly, eat only healthy food, and drink gallons of water every day.…
Read MoreLand | Movie Review
From the beginning of director and actress Robin Wright’s “Land,” the audience is offered a series of emotions that are in stark contrast to the beautiful, scenic beauty of the…
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