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The longest month |Mark’s Remarks

Every year around this time,  teachers start to repeat tired old sayings like “We still have a month of school left! May I remind you summer has not started yet?…

‘Avengers: Endgame”| Movie Review

Eleven years ago, when Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury popped in for a post-credits scene to talk to Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark about the Avengers Initiative, Marvel Studios made…

Waterloo man in upcoming film

Following appearances as an extra in hit shows such as “Ozark” and “The Walking Dead,” Waterloo’s Corey Thouviner is continuing his acting career with a role in an upcoming film.…

Mark’s Remarks | I’m bored

I have a sign on my classroom door that says “It’s OK to be bored sometimes.” It’s not because I’m a boring teacher (at least I hope not), but it’s…

Mark’s Remarks | 21 years

My oldest son just turned 21. For real. I was looking at pictures of that tiny baby a few days ago and several things were noticeable.  Michelle and I were…

The Happy + Healthy Life | Hello Spring!

By AMY WAGENKNECHT It’s that time of year that gives us the warmth of sunshine on our skin, the sound of birds chirping and singing their songs, the sight of…

Tolerance | Mark’s Remarks

Have you noticed lately that the greatest sin in the world has become disagreeing with someone?  It’s been a gradual shift in the mentality of people for quite some time.…

House guests | Mark’s Remarks

I’ve heard two wise sayings about house guests.  My maternal grandmother often said: “To each his own.” My wife’s maternal grandmother often said: “House guests are like fish; after three…

Thrift Store Madness and Dressing Weird in the 80s | Mark’s Remarks

Do any of you remember the phase in the 1980s when all the cool kids were wearing oversized coats, vintage hats and all the old stuff? I think it started…

The Healthy + Happy Life | Tick, tock! What are you waiting for?

BY AMY WAGENKNECHT As a teacher, I would never ask my students to read a book before they knew how to sound out words. I would never ask them to…