Wendy Range

Retreating | Mark’s Remarks

I just read a very detailed article on conspiracy theories surrounding the current events happening in our world – the virus, the protests, the unrest.  All of this is supposed…

At dad’s expense

My family mocks me as much as possible. I’ve brought it on myself.  We’ve raised our kids to not be too serious about things and we have peppered their growing…

Avoiding people | Mark’s Remarks

After a particularly difficult week earlier this year, before Corona’s visit and when things were relatively normal, I woke up on a Saturday morning grumpy as all get out.  This…

Goal digger | The Happy + Healthy Life

What’s that one thing you have been talking about over and over again? That one thing you have always wanted to do? It’s on repeat in your head.  Here are…

Feeling alive | Mark’s Remarks

Have you heard people say they are on a quest to “find themselves” or “seek purpose?” I think we all spend a little time in our lives wondering about our…

First one to launch | Mark’s Remarks

As I write this, we are days away from our oldest son’s wedding. When I began writing this column, he was still in middle school, and my column topics centered…

Mrs. Bishop | Mark’s Remarks

Mrs. Bishop was one of my favorite teachers, and although second grade (around 1975) seems so far behind me, I can still remember so many details of that year. I…

Hard to love | Mark’s Remarks

If you put too much stock in people, they will let you down every time.  This was something a wise adult in my life once told me. I’ve come to…

Making light of stuff | Mark’s Remarks

Most people won’t admit they do this. We try to conduct ourselves with a degree of classiness, a modest amount of dignity. Yet most of us will admit we often…

Circumstances beyond our control | Mark’s Remarks

Remember that announcement on television stations when we were kids?  “Due to circumstances beyond our control, tonight’s scheduled presentation will not be seen at its regular time.”  Do we often…