The Agony of a Long Goodbye
My family struggles with goodbyes. They seem unable to complete this simple task in under 24 hours. I feel I have failed them in some way. They have no issues with goodbye on the phone. They say it, and then they hang up, which is good and proper, and expected, actually. It is when they […]
I Can Still Drive 55
By the time you read this, I’ll have already “celebrated” my birthday. As you might be able to tell by the quotation marks around the word “celebrated,” I’m not really excited for this particular birthday. I have my reasons. Upon reaching this birthday, I’ll no longer be able to say I’m in my early 50s. […]
Our Father’s Flag
While camping in Nine Mile Canyon two women from California, in their 50’s, were asking my wife Janice and I about our favorite prehistoric sites in the canyon. Then they informed us that they were political progressives and asked the question, “why are people in Utah predominantly conservative?” Both of us answered that is the […]
Camp Eagle Summer School educates, entertains Native American youth
First week of Camp Eagle Summer School has started with an amazing group of Native American youth. The theme this summer is “Healing through the concept of Hozho” which means beauty, positivity, tranquility, balance, and order. The camp has a focus to heal our mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and environmental components of wellbeing. Some of […]
BYU Public School Partnership receives national award
The BYU Public School Partnership was honored by the National Association for Professional Development Schools for their work as a professional development school. Gary Seastrand, executive director of the Partnership, came to the Nebo School Board of Education in June to present this national award to Superintendent Rick Nielsen and Nebo School District. “Nebo District […]
Summer Means Plenty of Great Movie Options
Well, it’s finally here! Summer lovin’, fireworks, and blockbuster movies itching to make history in the box office of 2021. Speaking of which, we’ll be kicking it off by announcing upcoming movies that we should look forward to for the month of July. For those looking for movies rated PG, there is one in particular […]
Sweet Tooth is a Netflix show definitely worth watching
Have you ever been at a loss about what to watch on Netflix? You know, that rabbit hole in which you spend an hour looking for something good—or at least mildly interesting—to watch, only to fall asleep in the process of searching. Been there, done that. Sometimes, recommendations from friends and family helps in the […]
Cache Celebration of Women’s Suffrage wins national award for exhibit
The Cache Celebration of Women’s Suffrage has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Albert B. Corey Award by the American Association for State and Local History. The award is limited to one winner per year and recognizes volunteer organizations “that best display the qualities of vigor, scholarship, and imagination in their work.” The Cache Celebration of […]
ALA’s Summer Shakespeare play presents Richard III
This year’s Summer Shakespeare show at American Leadership Academy will be Richard III. The shows will be at ALA July 8-10 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door and are $5 per person or $25 for a family pass. Every summer, the ALA drama teacher (Sandy Millet) and her students dedicate […]
Every Picture Tells a Story
Photojournalist Isaac Hale Says South Utah County Among Favorite Places to Photograph As photojournalist Isaac Hale drove on the country roads leading out to Benjamin in South Utah County, it felt like home. His assignment was to photograph a 100-year-old family farm for a local publication, and as he looked around at the seemingly endless […]