Mark grew up in a rural town in Northern California. The valley consisted of mostly farms, orchards, and country roads. His family had enough money to live comfortably, but with few extravagances. We children were forced to use our imaginations to keep ourselves occupied. Bicycles, skateboards made from a piece of wood and broken skates, a piece of cardboard used as a sled, etc. We were taught good (old fashioned) morals, respect, hard w more...
