Dear Younger Mark,

I know how hard it is for you to speak up when it is time to tell someone how you feel. I also know that it does not have to be any specific situation. You have always been outgoing and a social butterfly. You were never afraid to talk to anyone, but your pitfall was speaking and letting your voice be heard. You let people…read more

Dear Upsealers,

When I see myself, I think, what am I grateful for?

I stopped to think about this for a long while.

There is not just one thing that crosses my mind.

So, I take a deep breath and remember when I did not have much air left.

If you would have told me that at age 37 life would have changed and it could have been the end.…read more