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
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Finding Grace in the Details: Why I Revisited Sherlock (and Loved It)
Read this post: Finding Grace in the Details: Why I Revisited Sherlock (and Loved It)When Jon and I were first married, we lived in a cozy one-bedroom apartment. One of its neatest quirks was…
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Jupiter Ascending Review: A Campy Space Opera That Deserved a TV Series
Read this post: Jupiter Ascending Review: A Campy Space Opera That Deserved a TV SeriesThis Jupiter Ascending review looks at the film’s ambitious sci-fi world, fairy-tale romance, memorable cast, spectacular visuals, and uneven pacing,…
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Summer Favorites Roundup:
Read this post: Summer Favorites Roundup:The Best Books, Movies, TV Shows, and Lifestyle Finds Welcome to Part 1 of a new two-part series! Now that…
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Grief and Family Secrets in ‘Come Dance at My Wedding’
Read this post: Grief and Family Secrets in ‘Come Dance at My Wedding’To be honest, I had a really hard time writing this review. The most difficult part for me is that…