We Could All Use a Little Change
I’m a grumpy old man. If you don’t believe me, just take a look at the picture of me that usually accompanies my column–a grumpy old man yelling at his phone. One thing that makes old men grumpy is that they get set in their ways. Grumpy old men don’t like things to change. The […]
Don’t Tell Me About Your Idea. Show Me What You Built.
Ideas are everywhere. You hear them in coffee shops, late night conversations, group texts, and brainstorming sessions. Someone leans forward and says they have a great idea. A business idea. A book idea. An app idea. A project that will change things. For a moment, everyone gets excited. The conversation builds energy. Possibilities start to […]
Don’t Let Your Words Speak Louder Than Your Actions
Words are powerful. They can encourage, inspire, and shape the way people see the world. But words alone have limits. At some point, people stop listening to what you say and start watching what you do. That shift happens quietly. It happens in families, workplaces, friendships, and communities. Over time, people learn who follows through […]
Dissonance: Why the Music Industry’s Business Model is Broken
In any vibrant town, live music is treated as the heartbeat of the community. We love the atmosphere a local band brings to a Friday night or the energy of a summer festival. But behind the scenes, there is a sobering reality: The music industry has built a modern economy that relies on the musician’s […]
Local Young Service Missionaries Making an Impact in the Community
When Sister Hoopes began volunteering at her local elementary school in Springville, her goal was simple: Help a young Syrian child learn English. As they worked on his English, however, the young service missionary quickly realized she was the one being taught. Despite having experienced terrible things in his home country, she said that the […]
Representative Doug Welton’s Life as teacher and Utah State Representative
When Rep. Doug Welton finished the recent legislative session last month, he got in his car and drove straight to a debate tournament to coach his Salem Hills High School students. For the past 11 years, Welton has been balancing life as a public servant in the world of politics alongside his full-time job as […]
Art City Sweets and The Ragamuffin: So Much More Than Gelato
Driving by Art City Sweets and The Ragamuffin, I just assumed it was a walk-up ice cream shop. However, what awaits inside is so much more. Creamy authentic gelato. Delicious Homemade soups. Muffins. Cinnamon rolls. Desserts. All wrapped up in a charming cottage that feels welcoming and homey. The Ragamuffin and Art City Sweets is […]
Beyond the Service: Spring Creek Mortuary Redefines Community Healing
Since opening its doors on Main Street, Spring Creek Mortuary has become a recognizable part of the Springville landscape. For the team at Spring Creek Mortuary, however, being a “new” business in town means more than just providing professional funeral arrangements; it means becoming a cornerstone of support and a dedicated space for long-term healing […]
Project Safe Lane: No Ping is Worth a Life: Join the 21-Day Challenge for Safer Streets
With April being “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month” in Utah, it is a perfect time to introduce myself and my community service initiative, Project Safe Lane. In the five seconds it takes to read a text message at 55 mph, a vehicle travels the length of a football field, but blindly if you are looking […]
Beyond Hakuna Matata: Why You Need “Tika Buzoba” in Your Life
Viktor Frankl said, “It is a peculiarity of man that he can only live by looking to the future.” Perhaps that is why we make plans, set goals, and dream our dreams. You can increase your progress in the pursuit of your plans, goals or dreams by using one important principle. Allow me to share […]