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Feeling Necessary | Mark’s Remarks
When spring and summer rolled around about 35 years ago, you’d find me spending a lot of time cutting grass. This was my main job from about age 9, when…
Are You Trying To Offend Me? | Mark’s Remarks
I’ll admit, and have admitted, to being an overly sensitive person. I really never was able to pinpoint why. It was just always something that was there. The other day,…
‘A Monster Calls’| Movie Review
“A Monster Calls” is not for kids. When you see the trailer for “A Monster Calls,” you see a giant tree coming to life and interacting with a young boy.…
I Can’t Believe It’s Been A Year Since I Didn’t Become A Better Person | Mark’s Remarks
Yes. It’s that time again. Clean up, clean out, put everything away. Make a list of things you want to accomplish this year. How about making a list, just for…
The Night I Saw Santa Claus | Mark’s Remarks
There are things you keep quiet when you’re a kid. My parents and family members will tell you I talked too much when I was young. In fact, they will…
‘Jackie’ | Movie Review
Historical movies are hard for history lovers to watch, especially if you are a fan of presidential history. “Jackie,” directed by Pablo Larrain, wants to be as authentic as possible,…
Christmas Shopping in 1979 | Mark’s Remarks
I was almost always busy throughout the summer and well into fall. As long as there was grass to mow and leaves to rake, I was in business. I mowed…
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘La La Land’ is superb
La La Land Grade: A In this day and age, one might raise an eyebrow when hearing the words “movie musical.” We have been blessed with some pretty good ones…