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Toying with an original | Mark’s Remarks
If you don’t know about teachers, I should tell you that decorating a classroom can be a big deal. Kids expect seasonal decorations and all the bells and whistles. If…
What the other guy is doing | Mark’s Remarks
Now, you would think those of us at the Republic-Times are all good friends who hang out in the employee lounge. On the contrary. I have never met most of…
Rewards | Mark’s Remarks
When we were in school, teachers had expectations. They had expectations we would listen and do as we were told. They expected us to learn to spell, learn our math…
The Rundown | Planet Ryan
Since presidential politics are dominating the headlines and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future, I thought I’d present my personal thoughts about some of the candidates on…
Mark’s Remarks | Rivalries
Rivalries between schools have been around since schools and sports teams were invented. We’ve heard stories of rivalries getting a bit out of hand. I’m sure there are plenty of…
Aliens or Bust | Planet Ryan
Before NASA announced that a very salty, transient water exists on the surface of Mars, I’ll be honest, I was crossing my fingers and silently hoping for the BIG announcement…
Passenger | Mark’s Remarks
I have entered the season of life in which I am called on to become a driving instructor. Son No. 1 got his license last year and is now a…
Fountain of Youth in the Back Seat | Mark’s Remarks
Four years ago, Michelle and I were in our early 40s. I was crowding my mid-40s, but she had just started hers. When we told people we were having another…