In the theater of geopolitics, few performances have been as strange — and as consequential — as the ongoing pas de deux between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin over Ukraine. What should be a sober negotiation to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II has instead taken on the ...
I usually associate construction work with being annoyed. But, during this season of goodwill, I find myself thinking of it with a surprising amount of tolerance and even nostalgia. I suppose it’s on my mind because there has been so much of it so close to me this year. The most ...
We just celebrated Thanksgiving, which always brings up thoughts of thankfulness. But, focusing on what we’re thankful for all year can help us have a general mindset of gratitude. And that is an extremely healthy mindset to have. Research findings are pretty clear about how feelings of ...
Some years arrive gently, wrapped in hope. This one began that way for me, with new possibilities, a blooming relationship, and the quiet belief that life was finally opening its doors again. I allowed myself to dream, to trust, to feel a kind of tenderness I hadn’t felt in years. But hope ...
In my classes this semester we’ve read a few stories about the lasting impact of war on individuals. Ernest Hemingway's WWI short story masterpiece “In Another Country,” or Tim O'Brien's Vietnam War story “The Things They Carried,” point to the cost of military service, especially ...
Utah is known as one of the healthiest and most outdoors-oriented states in the country. We ski, hike, bike, fish, paddle, and live close to mountains that people travel thousands of miles to see. Communities from Ogden to Park City to Logan take pride in staying active and connected to the ...
Utah has become the testing ground for the Dignity Index, a program that rates speech on an eight-point scale — with “contempt” on one end and “dignity” on the other. The University of Utah will host the initiative at a cost to taxpayers of roughly $400,000 a year, plus $120,000 in ...
The holidays are here and now I can go berserk cooking. It’s a wonderful time for all involved. This is because the menus for Thanksgiving and Christmas are more or less set and delicious, so anyone coming over to eat is guaranteed to find something good, which isn’t always the case the ...
I love that Thanksgiving gives us all a chance to recognize all of the gifts and wonderful people in our lives. Every November, I'm excited for the opportunity to reflect on the things I'm grateful for and acknowledge the difference other people have made in my life. This November, I'm ...
Due to the recent government shutdown, it may take quite some time for those on limited incomes to get back to where they were, financially, just a few weeks ago. With the holidays approaching, this is always a busy time for food banks and pantries, but it's even more true this year due to the ...
