Category Archives: Stories from people I meet

When you reflect on someone humble, what comes to mind?  Perhaps many of us default to seeing people who have very little, are in dire circumstances, or have been humiliated.  Others may have thoughts of passive people.  Some may see … Continue reading →

The other day I was sitting in a class where we were instructed on using anchors.  The teacher used as an example an illustration of propping up newly planted trees with guidelines and stakes.  This instructor suggested we need these … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered if you could make it another day?  Harriet Beecher Stowe once said, “Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”  Today, we are perhaps recovering from what has … Continue reading →

Greg Johnson, Pastor of Standing Together, invited me and some friends to a morning celebration of the National Day of Prayer.  It was a fabulous meeting with people from a variety of backgrounds.  Our governor, Gary Herbert, attended, speaking on … Continue reading →

I sat beside a beautiful lady from Salt Lake to Phoenix on a flight.  She was in town to participate in her daughter’s wedding.  It was evident she was excited her family had participated in life events together.  We talked … Continue reading →

A dear friend passed away recently at an early age, leaving behind a young family and a beautiful wife. Our family went to his service together on Monday. We celebrated his life and supported his family while they dealt with … Continue reading →

The other day I pulled up some notes I had written while attending a meeting where Newt Gingrich spoke on leadership. In that gathering, he addressed some points that enable authentic leaders and allow for a better life for everyone. … Continue reading →

The other day I was attending an equestrian event at the Millbrook arena with my son Jake, my oldest daughter, Katie, and Jim Hicks, our equestrian center partner. We were attending Katie’s competition, waiting for her score (she won blue), … Continue reading →

Kim and I attended a gala the other night where “Moonstruck” provided entertainment. A lovely young lady took the stage singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” As she sang, I fell deeply into thought, which immediately filled me with emotion. You … Continue reading →

My mother and I were blessed to visit one-on-one with Dr. Raymond Moody, author of “Life after Life,” while driving to Zermatt Resort in Midway, Utah. We met on the freeway just out of Salt Lake, which gave us about … Continue reading →