During a recent dinner at Weber State University, I found myself in the company of a dean, a senior vice president and an associate vice president. The conversation naturally veered toward their university experiences when they were students. Initially, I assumed these accomplished individuals ...
The rows of bench seats resembling church pews were filled Tuesday (July 11, 2023) at the Matheson Courthouse with concerned citizens, media and lawyers, lots of lawyers — law students, law partners, retired judges, lawyers representing the state and the plaintiffs. In the front of the room ...
I spend a fair amount of time thinking about my pieces, the parts that make me who I am, and how they all come together. Recently, I was in a tube for half an hour to reveal that one piece wasn’t fitting just right with another piece. The picture of my insides consists of a bunch of tubes and ...
You probably shouldn’t see the movie “Sound of Freedom” if you’re content with how your life is going. There’s a good chance the movie will change you, whether you want to be or not. My husband and I viewed the movie on July 3, and a huge shadow hovered over all my July 4 ...
Can we really expect the estimated 45,000 psychiatrists in the United States to treat the mental health needs of the entire country? That equates to about 135 psychiatrists per 1 million people. These numbers are troubling considering 19.2% of adults had received some form of mental health ...
One thing that’s long been on my bucket list is to hike the Appalachian Trail. The trail is 2,190 miles long running from Georgia to Maine. Imagine! No tech, no obligations, just peace and beauty and a rewarding challenge. It sounds wonderful, but I shouldn’t go. It’s not just the problem ...
Last week was an exciting time of year for anyone interested in politics. The last week of June is when the U.S. Supreme Court hands down all its decisions. While this year was perhaps not as exciting as last year, what with the overturn of Roe v. Wade, there were some interesting opinions ...
The Fourth of July is an incredibly festive holiday. Across the state are family gatherings, barbecues, parades, concerts and fireworks. July Fourth is also America’s top beer-drinking holiday. An estimated $1 billion is spent nationally on beer; excessive drinking is part of the ...
I recently watched the Netflix series “Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey,” a chillingly informative documentary covering the rise and fall of Fundamentalist Latter-day Saint (FLDS) prophet Warren Jeffs. The docuseries presented everything from the conservative, yet benign day-to-day lifestyles of ...
Every year, Americans are concerned about the federal personal income tax burden. However, most have scant knowledge of the income tax system. Each congressional and/or presidential election campaign cycle includes rhetoric of tax reforms affecting taxpayers. Most election campaign speeches are ...
