Andrea F.D. Saathoff

Seemingly Overnight | Mark’s Remarks
Is your head spinning? I remember when I first heard of this coronavirus. My students were watching our daily 10-minute news clip late last year and they were discussing it. …

Self-deprecation and being the butt | Mark’s Remarks
My family should go on the road. Everyone’s a comedian. I’m telling you all right now how mean my family is to me. On a daily basis. If I weren’t…

Interview with wisdom | Mark’s Remarks
I often have opportunities to sit and talk with older folks, and it is something I have always enjoyed. To me, we do not spend enough time doing this and…

Clean out your closet | The Happy + Healthy Life
Do you ever try on multiple outfits before heading out the door? Do you have a bunch of clothes in your closet and drawers you never wear? Is your closet…

Onward | Movie Review
Onward is a puzzling title for Pixar’s latest animated feature, directed by Dan Scanlon who also was a writer with Jason Headley and Keith Bunin. Their collaboration is based on…

My DIY experience | Mark’s Remarks
I decided to redo the basement bathroom. Did you know some home improvement stores open at the crack of dawn? It’s very true. Off I went, very early in the…

Believing | Mark’s Remarks
It often takes some sort of a calamity for people to rely on God. Indeed, many people can go for long periods of time without giving Him a single thought.…

And I thank ya | Mark’s Remarks
Shopping is one topic that helps me know full well the difference between men and women. When it comes to shopping, I feel inadequate in every way. I am often…