Wendy Range

Seemingly Overnight | Mark’s Remarks

Is your head spinning?  I remember when I first heard of this coronavirus. My students were watching our daily 10-minute news clip late last year and they were discussing it. …

Self-deprecation and being the butt | Mark’s Remarks

My family should go on the road. Everyone’s a comedian.  I’m telling you all right now how mean my family is to me. On a daily basis.  If I weren’t…

Interview with wisdom | Mark’s Remarks

I often have opportunities to sit and talk with older folks, and it is something I have always enjoyed. To me, we do not spend enough time doing this and…

Clean out your closet | The Happy + Healthy Life

Do you ever try on multiple outfits before heading out the door? Do you have a bunch of clothes in your closet and drawers you never wear? Is your closet…

Onward | Movie Review

Onward is a puzzling title for Pixar’s latest animated feature, directed by Dan Scanlon who also was a writer with Jason Headley and Keith Bunin.  Their collaboration is based on…

My DIY experience | Mark’s Remarks

I decided to redo the basement bathroom.  Did you know some home improvement stores open at the crack of dawn?  It’s very true. Off I went, very early in the…

Believing | Mark’s Remarks

It often takes some sort of a calamity for people to rely on God. Indeed, many people can go for long periods of time without giving Him a single thought.…

And I thank ya | Mark’s Remarks

Shopping is one topic that helps me know full well the difference between men and women.  When it comes to shopping, I feel inadequate in every way. I am often…

Facts before fuss | Mark’s Remarks

Being an educator and living in the community I teach in, I am often stopped in the milk aisle or at the hardware store and asked an opinion on something…

Show up and be seen | The Happy + Healthy Life

Have you ever wanted to speak up when you disagree with someone’s opinion but kept silent? Have you ever offered to take the picture rather than be in it?  Have…