James Moss

Reflecting outside four walls and forced blessings | Mark’s Remarks

We sometimes can’t get past ourselves when it comes to something. I mean, unless it really causes major issues in our lives, we tend to diminish it somewhat.  I think…

Being photogenic during a pandemic | Mark’s Remarks

I can’t help it. When things get really serious, I often retreat to a silly or humorous place.  There are all kinds of poignant things I’ve thought about or experienced…

No need to rush off | Mark’s Remarks

I saw the neatest thing the other day.  A photographer decided to photograph her parents at the end of every visit she made to their house. Her parents would walk…

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.…