Amy Grandcolas

Toy Story 4 | Movie Review

Toy Story 4 is Delightful, Fast-Paced and Only a Little Tired Woody and the gang return in this fourth and final installment of the 25-year-old franchise as they travel on…

Working, dreaming and longing | Mark’s Remarks

I just saw a commercial for Folger’s coffee. It depicts a little boy putting his small change into a coffee can. On the can is a label on which he…

Preschool and eighth grade math | Mark’s Remarks

Every year when little ones get ready to go to kindergarten, we hear stories of kindergarten screenings.  When I was at the elementary school, I loved to visit the screening…

Secret Life of Pets 2 | Movie Review

It’s no secret! The sequel to 2016 The Secret Lives of Pets is finally here!   Director Chris Renaud brings us the continuing story of Terrier Max (Patton Oswalt) who…

Settled stomachs and big plans | Mark’s Remarks

I once wrote a column called “Warm Stomachs” in which I talked about how the Christmas season feels.  Summer vacation looms as I write this, and that good feeling in…

Booksmart | Movie Review

Since its premiere at South By Southwest Conference & Festivals in March, “Booksmart” has been touted as a potential comedy hit along the lines of “Superbad.” Although that is not…

Vengeance | Mark’s Remarks

High school years are often looked at with rose-colored glasses, as is much of our childhood.  That is, if we choose to look at it that way. There are also…

Fog | Mark’s Remarks

When does our brain start to experience fog warnings? I am amazed at how quickly I’m forgetting things. I used to be able to recall names and faces quickly. Now,…

The Happy + Healthy Life|Get up offa that thing!

Whether you exercise or not, you can’t deny the benefits of moving your body. It improves your mood, reduces stress, increases your energy levels, offers you a better night’s rest,…

Performance parenting | Mark’s Remarks

Parenting is a tough job.   When your kids are nearing adulthood, you tend to look back and wonder if you made mistakes, even though it makes no sense to…