Posts Tagged ‘mark tullis’
Victim | Mark’s Remarks
The other day, I saw this video on Facebook that a young African-American man made. He is wise beyond his years. In the video, he talked about being pulled over…
Read MoreWe Heard | Mark’s Remarks
So, school registration is happening. That means summer is almost over and school will begin soon. Teachers, whether they want to admit it or not, are excited too. Oh sure,…
Read MorePushing Hard | Mark’s Remarks
Here I go again. Yet another column written around that one day of the year that is unavoidable: my birthday. At this writing, it has come and gone. It was…
Read MoreWaiting for Nellie | Mark’s Remarks
I had a great literature teacher in high school. I didn’t appreciate her back then as much as I should have. It’s funny how we look back and wish we’d…
Read MoreSummer, appointment TV and long days | Mark’s Remarks
Looking back, I’ve decided that I watched a lot of TV, especially in summer. I’m not sure if I watched too much TV, but I remember watching a lot. My…
Read MoreMark’s Remarks | Basements
I’ve always had an interest in basements. I always wanted one when I was growing up. In my neighborhood, almost all of the houses were built right after World War…
Read MoreSo long, B | Mark’s Remarks
I have started this particular column several times since I began writing it two weeks ago. I even got two of them completely written and ready to submit, but I…
Read MoreSummer projects and daydreaming | Mark’s Remarks
When you have a chance to be at home more than usual, you begin to notice little things that need to be done. Then, often you stumble upon larger things…
Read MoreJune 8, 1928 | Mark’s Remarks
My grandparents were married on June 8, 1928, in the county courthouse. I have a picture of them standing near the courthouse square. My grandpa has on a floppy hat…
Read MoreBusting | Mark’s Remarks
We all have had news that made us feel like we were going to bust. Haven’t we? Think about it for a minute. We guys have an issue with being…
Read MoreMemorials | Mark’s Remarks
My hometown has had a bit of drama lately. I’ve been keeping up with the news through my hometown paper. There is a very nice, large cemetery in my hometown.…
Read MoreLast Day of School | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve said it before and I will say it again: Nobody knows what it’s like to be teacher, especially at the end of the year. I have had well-educated, upstanding…
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