Wendy Range
On the square | Mark’s Remarks
I wrote a couple of feature stories for this newspaper a few years back, talking about what life was like on Main Street in our surrounding small towns. When I…
The Father | Movie Review
From the beginning of Florian Zeller’s “The Father,” it is apparent things are not what they seem in the life of Anthony (Anthony Hopkins). The elderly man lives in a…
Intentional listening, clarifying and responding | Mark’s Remarks
Almost on a weekly basis, educators have conversations with students relating to communication. We are constantly talking to students about thinking before we speak, listening to directions, checking for understanding,…
Snow banks and demon possession
I still get excited and nostalgic about snow, but I am now the dad and I have to do things like shovel snow, make sure cars that aren’t in the…
Love and yoga | Mark’s Remarks
My darling wife is the healthy one in our relationship. If she had her way, I would exercise constantly, eat only healthy food, and drink gallons of water every day.…
Top 10 films of 2020
2020 was always going to have a tough task ahead of it… cinematically speaking. I count myself among the many film fans who consider 2019 one of the best movie…
Land | Movie Review
From the beginning of director and actress Robin Wright’s “Land,” the audience is offered a series of emotions that are in stark contrast to the beautiful, scenic beauty of the…