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Going uptown | Mark’s Remarks

When I was little, going shopping in town was going “uptown.” I always thought it was because we had to drive up the big hill on First Street to get…

Adventures in meat | Planet Ryan

At this point in my life, I’m a little more than convinced that my German heritage predisposes me to a love for sausages. It has to be genetic, right? As…

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Dolly Parton and Saturday nights | Mark’s Remarks

We just booked a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains for our summer vacation. Taking a vacation is a major deal for us and we are not only grateful to…

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Where are my glasses? | Mark’s Remarks

You might remember that I wrote a column a few years back about the need to get glasses. It was about five years ago. I could read most things with…

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Hannah | Mark’s Remarks

Yes, you could call me hard-hearted Hannah (I wonder how people named “Hannah” feel about this moniker). I have a hard time understanding the fluffy stuff we have in our…

Opening Day | Planet Ryan

I’ve written about my family’s love for St. Louis Cardinals baseball in the past, but a few things have changed since then, namely, the passing of my sweet, hard-working grandmother…

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Mark’s Remarks | Proof

I heard a great radio program the other day. The folks were discussing evidence of Jesus’s resurrection. It was rather amazing, informative and empowering. For those of us who feel…

My First Rally | Planet Ryan

When I first heard Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump was coming to St. Louis, I knew there was no way in this world I was missing it. His political rallies…

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And you’re a teacher? | Mark’s Remarks

My students are very interested in the election. In our social studies classes, we watch CNN Student News every day, take notes, and have an in-depth discussion of the current…

‘Batman vs. Superman’ | Movie Review

Batman vs. Superman is rated PG-13 and runs 151 minutes Grade: C- I didn’t know what to expect when I attended the early screening of Batman vs. Superman.  I knew…