Father’s Day next Sunday gives us the chance to celebrate the fathers in our lives by sharing their stories. I offer three stories of good father heroes I know. Dad, the Winter Slayer. He and Mom raised their family in an old house. Lots of kids and a little bit of money meant we made do ...

This one is for all of the Pride and Prejudice lovers out there. Speaking of lovers, let’s take a moment to pause and think of Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. Ahhhhh. “The Other Bennet Sister” has finally come to America on Brit Box (very well done), and I’ve discovered the author Shannon ...

Throughout my career in law enforcement, I have worked with hundreds of deputies, supervisors, commanders, and executives. Very few have earned my respect to the degree that Aaron Perry has. I have known Aaron for nearly twenty years and had the privilege of working side by side with him for ...

It started with chickadees. Maybe you associate the namesake “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” call of the little black-capped bird, but what resonates with me is a two-note measure, high then low, bringing to mind the first two chords from the piano opening of the jazz album “Kind of Blue.” When ...

I am not usually one to offer my opinion publicly, but in light of what I have heard regarding statements “allegedly” made during the Davis County Sheriff campaign, I felt compelled. I am a 30-year military veteran, retiring as a base commander of ~1500 individuals, in the rank of Colonel. ...

What is ADA? The Americans with Disabilities Act is a foundational U.S. civil rights law passed in 1990 that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. It ensures equal access and opportunity in five main areas. One of the five main areas is ...