Andrea F.D. Saathoff
Live from New York… | Mark’s Remarks
Is anyone else wondering why Saturday Night Live isn’t having a heyday? I mean, they have one of the best opportunities to capitalize on the comedy coming out of our…
Hicks and white trash | Mark’s Remarks
When I was in college up north, I had several pals who were from farther up north. The city. You know the one. If you say you are from Illinois,…
Grandma’s House | Mark’s Remarks
Our grandparents’ homes are safe havens, places of unconditional love and indulgence. Most people hopefully are blessed with wonderful memories of their grandparents. My paternal grandparents lived in a two-story,…
COVID and unsubs
After my wife recovered from COVID, she realized she had some lingering symptoms. Like many of you who have had it, she doesn’t have the taste and smell she once…
Inklings | Mark’s Remarks
There have been a few times in my life where I didn’t take action. It was usually because I wanted to avoid something uncomfortable. One of my friends lost a…
Speaking from experience | Mark’s Remarks
In this day and age, teachers aren’t as respected as they once were. They used to be mysterious, highly revered people long ago. I can remember thinking my teacher lived…
What would Walter do? | Mark’s Remarks
I think Anne Murray had a song several years back called “A Little Good News.” It was all about how we’d like to hear some good news instead of the…
The Diner | Mark’s Remarks
Ever since our kids have been little, Michelle and I try to steal away some place every now and then. Rarely is it a lengthy stay, and we usually…