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Sticky Tables | Mark’s Remarks
You know, I really try hard to be understanding and try to give most folks the benefit of the doubt. I also admit to being a cranky, judgmental curmudgeon who…
‘Despicable Me 3’ | Movie Review
‘Despicable Me 3’ Tries Hard and Falls Short Sequels are a big gamble for movie makers. We all loved “Despicable Me.” The sequel was pretty good, but lacked some of…
‘The Hero’ | Movie Review
Elliott comes to the rescue in ‘The Hero’ Our story begins with Lee Hayden (Sam Elliott), an aging actor known for western roles, seen doing voiceovers for barbecue sauce. In…
Go Into All The World | Mark’s Remarks
Back in the old days, we took our trusty yellow pencils down to the gym and sat in nice neat rows. I think we were allowed to take a book…
Go Into All The World | Mark’s Remarks
Someone said something recently that resonated with me. She said something to the effect that mission work was not about standing among a group of less fortunate people and posing…
Spending Evenings With the Midwife | Mark’s Remarks
It’s a bit funny that I’ve worked like a dog since school ended. Indeed, I allowed myself one day of “sleeping in” until 7-ish, but then soon got busy on…
Peggy Sue | Mark’s Remarks
Remember the movie “Peggy Sue Got Married?” It starred Kathleen Turner and was a time travel movie with some pretty good acting. I remember what a good job Turner did…
Another Year in the Books | Mark’s Remarks
How many “last day of school” columns have I written? This year, I’m wrapping up year 27, which boggles my mind. I don’t have many years left, as I’ve told…