Jon Palmer
The size of things | Mark’s Remarks
I look back at some of the things I thought and said as a kid and can only surmise that I was sort of dense. Ever do that? I’ve had…
Mindfulness | The Happy + Healthy Life
Have you ever been on auto-pilot driving down the road and realized you don’t remember half of your trip? Have you ever had a conversation and five minutes later forgotten…
Tips for helping | Mark’s Remarks
It is very difficult for anyone to understand another person’s plight. Do you agree? The old adage “You have to walk in someone else’s shoes” is so right. I heard…
The black and white TV | Mark’s Remarks
The recent hot weather forced us to stay inside much of the afternoon and find things to do. At one point, we watched an old black and white television show,…
Don’t forget to play | The Happy + Healthy Life
My sweet and thoughtful friend Amanda tagged me in a Facebook post of a simple sketch of two swings. At the bottom it read, “Don’t forget to play.” Along with…
Every 7 seconds | Mark’s Remarks
Did you ever hear that guys think about sex every seven seconds? I’m a guy. I don’t know about every seven seconds, but I can tell you guys think about…
Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood | Movie Review
My first thought after seeing “Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood” is that I think I might like hanging out with Quentin Tarantino. We seem to have a lot in…
Life lessons from hiking | The Happy + Healthy Life
Being out in nature improves both your physical and mental well-being. Taking a hike not only can get your heart rate up, but it can also bring clarity to a…
