Posts Tagged ‘mark’s remarks’
Greed | Mark’s Remarks
When I wrote about the Pilgrims last week, I included an end to the story; I told you that eventually, the Pilgrims were no longer friends with those same people…
Read MoreThe Scroobys | Mark’s Remarks
Long ago in the 1500s, when Henry VIII decided he wanted to divorce and marry whenever he darned well felt like it, he decided to start his own church. You…
Read MoreTeam Parents | Mark’s Remarks
Over the years, I’ve been to more sporting events than I can count. I’ve had plenty of opportunities to watch parents and use my judgmental and critical nature to analyze…
Read MoreSo long, old pal | Mark’s Remarks
It’s always been part of my comedy schtick to tell people how much I don’t get along with my dog. People have laughed and so I have continued telling folks…
Read MoreOh shoot… the column | Mark’s Remarks
People often ask me, “Where do you find time to work, be a husband and father and write this column?” It ain’t always easy. There have been times in the…
Read MorePick a stage, any stage | Mark’s Remarks
As in almost every aspect of my life, I try to find humor. Humor has helped me cope with so much. How about you? Do you seek humor? There are…
Read MoreGoing to church | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve run into plenty of people who don’t go to church. Being the judgmental person I am, you might think I might look down my nose at such people. However,…
Read MoreChange the world, please | Mark’s Remarks
I had a great discussion with my students the other day. It made me come away from school believing that there just might be hope for this world. They were…
Read MoreWhat a wonderful world | Mark’s Remarks
Mornings at my house are sometimes a bit hectic. When you have three big kids and one baby running around, it tends to make life a little hurried. Just ask…
Read MoreTouchy subjects | Mark’s Remarks
When teachers deal with negotiations and start talking about salaries, emotions can run high. I’ve been on negotiation teams in the past. It’s rarely fun. You see, there is a…
Read MoreNo boys allowed | Mark’s Remarks
When I first started teaching almost 25 years ago, there were only a few men on the staff. In my own particular grade level, there were no men. When you…
Read MoreListen to the words | Mark’s Remarks
Go figure. I like to listen to the oldies station. If you’ve read any of my columns about my love of history, that will come as no surprise. However, it…
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