Posts Tagged ‘mark’s remarks’

Every year, when school starts back up, I like to eavesdrop on my students a little. I usually hear them talking about “what they got” for Christmas. There is some…

When I look back at this year, I can honestly say it’s been one of the worst.  I won’t begin to list all the reasons, but there are plenty. I’m…

Dear Mr. President: When you became a candidate in 2016, I rooted for you. I wasn’t pleased with your demeanor or with much of how you behaved, but I strongly…

I’ve been on a diet for about two months. I haven’t lost a bunch of weight, but I’ve changed my eating habits and my water intake.  However, my plan was…

When kids get into my class, I don’t allow them to raise their hands while I’m talking. When their hands go up, they stop listening, and I try to teach…

I was asked by my daughter why people lie.  It really surprised me that a 9-year-old would ask such a question.  You may guess why she asked, considering the main…

As you read this, it is most likely the week or day when our country is on the edge of its seat.  So many people so divided, all hoping for…

I think perhaps the greatest form of torture I can come up with would be to replace a kitchen faucet some 20 years or so after the first one was…

One would think that the title of my column would have something to do with the Halloween season, yet I’m not talking about anything related to that day in October.…

It’s wild to think that in a day and age like this one, loneliness is more pronounced than it has ever been. Even though you can pick up your phone…