Sometimes when I'm feeling a little gloomy about things, I take a moment to listen to the Louis Armstrong classic song, "What a Wonderful World." In his distinctive voice, he sings about all the little things that we should appreciate, from the flowers to the trees to the sky to clouds and ...
When I met with Provo Mayor Marcia Judkins earlier in the week, there was something she said that stuck with me. She talked about how she wanted all of the residents in her city to be involved and vote, even if they didn’t vote for her. I also had a chance this week to understand a little ...
I've been thinking about how this time of year brings together a confluence of religious observances. Most of us here in our area are probably focused on the Christian holiday of Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but there are plenty of other observances that are important ...
I’ve been thinking a lot about the very serious topic of sexual assault since I recently sat down to talk with an individual who said she was assaulted at a local hospital. I certainly am in no position to be judge or jury, to in any way determine guilt or innocence. I firmly believe in the ...
Right now as I write this, it is a Friday in March and outside the sun is shining bright, the trees are blossoming and stepping outside envelopes you in the warmth of late spring. I hope you've taken a few moments to enjoy it. No, it's not normally like this. Rain, wind and snow are often ...
Representative government is a fascinating concept to me. While this form has plenty of drawbacks, it has so many benefits over traditional aristocracies and military power structures. "Democracy is the worst form of government there is — except for all of the others!" Dr. Mary Albright ...
