Most know of the column in Parade magazine called "Ask Marilyn" (Marilyn Vos Savant, supposedly the world's highest IQ at the time). In the early 1990s, she was asked the question "What internal situation do you feel poses the largest threat to the well-being of the United States?" Her response ...
There were two openings on the Cedar Hills City Council. Laura Ellison was definitely my first choice. She was a current member of the council and had strong qualifications. After that, though, I was stuck. There were four other people to choose from — and both Alexandra McEwen and Tyler ...
As a Presbyterian Elder and Lay Pastor in Springville Community Presbyterian Church, Utah, I am looking to our two US senators to help find common ground to ensure fairness and equality for all Americans. For decades, Congress has failed in its responsibility to protect the LGBTQ community — ...
As another school year kicks off, so too does the hectic juggling of schedules for single mothers pursuing higher education. The daily coordination of school or daycare prep, after school activities, and bedtime routines with class, studies, and the need to earn a living leave student parents ...
From time to time I recall a nighttime prayer my mother taught me as a child in elementary school. It went like this: “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray thee Lord my soul to sleep; and if I should die before I wake, I pray thee Lord my soul to take.” As I grew up, I thought there was an ...
With the recent news of hospitals shutting down all nonessential surgeries in Utah County, many people are wondering what to do next as the best hospitals are all closed. The Intermountain Healthcare CEO said the following: “We’ve done everything we can think of to maintain a normal quality ...
During the Saturday afternoon session of General Conference, President Dallin H. Oaks took on a controversial subject especially relevant to Millennials and Gen Zers. He addressed non-churchgoers, both those who have stopped attending the LDS Church, as well as other churches and religious ...
Progressive Rep. Pramila Jayapal has been all over TV trying to look reasonable with her ingratiating smile and syrupy references to the left's interest in "negotiations." At issue is the Democrats' final number on its social spending bill. Sen. Bernie Sanders was playing the sleazy salesman, ...
I’ve had my differences with Senator Mike Lee. Still, on the whole, I’ve been exceptionally pleased with the balance of concerns and viewpoints provided by Utah’s current representation in the Senate. Sen. Mike Lee’s and Sen. Mitt Romney’s different political perspectives have ...
I recently got off the phone with Payson Mayor Bill Wright. About the only thing more impressive than Bill’s ten-gallon cowboy hat is his even bigger heart that brims with excitement for Payson. Driving through Payson you will find amazing additions to that city’s parks, arts, and ...
