Posts Tagged ‘mark’s remarks’
Regrets, lessons learned from Kathy Bates
I watched Kathy Bates on “CBS Sunday Morning” a couple of weeks ago because I like her. She’s been in some really good movies and played some great characters. I…
Read MoreLuxuriating | Mark’s Remarks
Sometimes I like to pretend I’m a famous columnist who makes so much money writing that he can write philosophical and clever columns from the den of my country house,…
Read MoreTiming | Mark’s Remarks
If it weren’t for my judgemental nature, I doubt I’d have much fodder for this column. That, along with my complaining about the irritations of life, have kept me going…
Read MorePleasantries | Mark’s Remarks
All right, I will admit that I am overly sensitive about friendliness and niceties. Even though I know that it’s not about me, I take personal offense when a…
Read MoreReflections of the way life used to be | Mark’s Remarks
I used to wonder why people hid their faces when someone was going to take their picture. When you are young, you usually don’t mind cameras too much. My problem…
Read MoreQuestions | Mark’s Remarks
Are you ever aggravated about questions? I should be ashamed of myself, but I often get aggravated. There are a myriad of reasons. Questions sometimes rank up there with small…
Read MoreSunday night TV | Mark’s Remarks
Most retired people will tell you that, at the top of their “perks” list, are those two words. Sunday night. It’s amazing how perspectives of a day of the week…
Read MoreAttempting ‘hip’ while old | Mark’s Remarks
I will admit to being self conscious about my appearance. When we were guys in high school, we spent a lot of time on our hair. We wouldn’t admit…
Read MoreBefore the memory fades | Mark’s Remarks
I’ve said this before, so forgive me if I’m repeating myself: I have a pretty good memory. My family and friends have been amazed over the years with what I…
Read MoreYou missed National Parents’ Day | Mark’s Remarks
If you had no idea and you’re just hearing about National Parents Day, you missed it. Perhaps you can head to the card shop and pick up a belated card…
Read MoreSummer Nights | Mark’s Remarks
These days, when I think about sitting outside at night, I think about getting bitten by mosquitos. That really takes away from a lot of my fun. Sometimes I…
Read MoreSummer of 1978 | Mark’s Remark
Friday was my birthday. I got my driver’s license 41 years ago. I’m headed toward sexagenarianism, and as exciting as that sounds, I find it alarming. Not necessarily in…
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