Getting Out: Buy my eBook
Warning: What follows is shameless self-promotion – a crass sales pitch intended to lure you to buy my new ebook "Measureless Mountain Days: A Father and Son on the John Muir Trail." In exchange for your indulgence (and $3.99), I promise a lively read, and maybe the temptation to walk the John Muir Trail yourself.
LDS Church promotes self-reliance
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are a highly respected part of their communities throughout the United States. They hold important positions in government, business, education and other fields. But this was not always the case.
The ‘unaffordable’ Care Act
Millions of Americans have been watching our federal government wrestle with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obama Care. One side is touting the need for major medical reform that will insure millions of people who currently do not have coverage. They have produced hundreds of commercials and held countless press conferences speaking to our need for humanity and sensibility.
‘Little Women’: A delightful visit to another time
Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” has never been out of print since it was first published in 1868. It was translated into a least a dozen foreign languages during Alcott's life and can now be found in 50 different languages including Bengali, Chinese, Indonesian and Urdu.
A few Grinch gripes; let’s clearly understand what the Brown Act says
Well, I was going to write a Grinch column and complain about all the pins and fasteners in men’s dress shirts, the cyclists wearing invisible king’s crowns who ride three and four abreast in the roadway and sneer if you honk after waiting for a couple of minutes, or those who fumble at the grocery checkout counter pulling out one coin at a time to get the exact change while six people are in line ... but enough, I’m not really in the mood and that’s a good thing.
‘Black Santa’ supports world’s charities
In planning a vacation trip to the UK for this summer, I discovered a charming tradition in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This city was once known for its gun battles and explosions perpetrated by Roman Catholics and Protestants against each other. Now, however, Christmas brings these Christians together to aid the needy in their midst.
Easy and fun winter decorating ideas
Where did the year go? It's already time for winter holiday decorating! If that makes you turn into the Grinch, relax and use some of these fun and inexpensive ideas. Decorating for the holidays doesn't need to be a huge or expensive production. Craft and grocery stores are great places to pick up inexpensive ingredients for your seasonal decorating. Here are some easy ideas that will make your winter decorating simpler, less expensive but still seasonal and fun.
Love’s pure light … it’s the Spirit of Christmas
“Silent night, Holy night! All is calm, all is bright ...”
There’s more to that cute head tilt
Q: When our dog hears a funny noise, he tips his head sideways to listen. We think it's adorable, but why does he do this?
Home for the holidays …
This time of year, as family members gather for the holidays, is a great opportunity to hold an annual family meeting.








