The Marks Family Journal
Welcome To Marks Family Madness
Books • Movies • Family • Faith • Lifestyle
A little corner of the internet where I share stories, screens, and small everyday moments that make my home feel like home. Pull up a chair and stay a while.
What I Write About
Five Threads That Run Through Our Days
Books
The novels I can’t put down, the picture books L and I read a hundred times, and the shelf that’s always overflowing.
Movies
Family movie nights, honest reviews, and the films worth the popcorn. What we watched and what we thought and the L rating.
Family
The chaos, the milestones, and the ordinary Tuesdays. Real stories from the middle of raising a family.
Faith
Where my family and I find grace on the hard days and gratitude on the good ones. Faith woven into everyday life.
Lifestyle
Slow living, cozy corners, simple recipes, and the little rituals that make my home feel warm and inviting.
Fresh Off The Keyboard
Latest from the Blog
Movies
Jupiter Ascending Review: A Campy Space Opera That Deserved a TV Series
A campy, wildly imaginative space opera that never got its due — until now.
Lifestyle
Summer Favorites Roundup
Books, movies, snacks, and everything else we loved this summer.
Movies
Grief and Family Secrets in ‘Come Dance at My Wedding’
A warm, emotional Hallmark film about grief, family secrets, and unexpected love.
Books
Next Year In Havana: A Book Review
A sweeping story of Cuba, family memories, and what we carry across generations.