Remarks from Mark

I constantly have to encourage myself to be positive and not paranoid during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

When I say positive, I don't mean testing positive for the coronavirus, of course, but rather having an optimistic outlook.

It's been difficult for me now and then to not feel defeated by the world we live in, thanks to a disease that seems to be far from done doing damage.

The COVID-19 vaccines have made me hopeful that victory over this virus will arrive sooner rather than later, but who knows when this pandemic will pass.

Family, friends and football are three constants that have help...