Mark Tullis

Blue lives matter | Planet Ryan

Since the Ferguson situation last year that many say sparked a dangerous wave of nationwide anti-police sentiment, law enforcement officers around the country have been forced into a state of…

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Watch me whip and losing touch | Mark’s Remarks

I always thought I was pretty hip and happening. I knew what was current. I listened to the latest songs. I was up on the fads. It was always a…

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Well-rounded men | Marks Remarks

Most men will agree with me: when something breaks, something else breaks. In the course of a week, our air conditioner stopped working, the ceiling fan stopped working and two…

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Blessings, serving and staying off the rollercoaster | Mark’s Remarks

Once in a while, we get the chance to serve with a mission opportunity close to home. We go to a local spot where there is a community center. We…

Spicy Success | Planet Ryan

Once or twice per year, I’ll write about my garden – mostly because I’m proud of it and feel the need to brag that I grew my own delicious veggies.…

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Isn’t that cute? | Mark’s Remarks

I have written a good many columns centered on how children should behave. I’m afraid I am a bit judgmental when it comes to kids and their parents.  I don’t…

Ferguson, Round 3 | Planet Ryan

About a year ago, I was walking down West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Mo., through thick, angry crowds with my phone in hand in an attempt to document the fallout…

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Watching the Telly | Mark’s Remarks

I started watching“The Benny Hill Show” on a visit to my cousin’s when I was quite young.  Ever since then, I have taken a liking to TV shows from “across…

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Victim | Mark’s Remarks

The other day, I saw this video on Facebook that a young African-American man made.  He is wise beyond his years. In the video, he talked about being pulled over…

Soft Targets | Planet Ryan

Two weeks ago, 24-year-old Mohammad Abulazeez, armed with heavy weaponry, fired at least 50 shots into a military recruiting center and Naval Reserve center in Chattanooga, Tenn., that left four…