When I was a missionary, I compiled my favorite General Conference talks into a binder so I could frequently refer to them for inspiration and comfort. Very quickly, Russell M. Nelson, then an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, became one of my favorite speakers because ...
In my last column I described a “Swimming with the Sharks” adventure I enjoyed with my husband and daughter in Hawaii. As I was writing, I found myself thinking about my mother. She’s gone now, but I couldn’t help imagining what might have happened had she come with us.
You have to ...
Ogden voters face an important choice in the two at-large City Council races this fall.
Incumbents Bart Blair and Marcia White are both seeking new terms. White has already served three terms and Blair has already served four. I personally like both of them. I've supported them in past ...
“Who’s a pretty bird?”
This was the typical refrain when my family and I would visit Cronk, the resident raven at the Ogden Nature Center. From his enclosure’s perch, Cronk would reply with a twist and turn of his head, inverting his view and adding his whimsy to the exchange. My kids, ...
As a resident of Ogden, I cannot stay silent while Senator Mike Lee continues to embarrass our state and damage our reputation nationwide. His actions do not reflect the values of integrity and responsibility that northern Utah families strive to live by.
In June, Lee made national headlines ...
Recently I became aware of the word “Polymath” being used to describe: ‘a person with extraordinarily broad knowledge and expertise across a significant number of different subject areas.’ Polymaths are known to follow the "5-hour rule,” a concept promoted by entrepreneur Michael ...