Life Lessons

Have you ever noticed how much effort goes into getting a really good parking spot? We all want to be right by the entrance to whatever place we are going. The best spaces are the ones closest to the spots reserved for the handicapped. In fact, I have known a few folks who go to

I came home from serving a mission for the LDS Church in the March of 1982. Upon my return, I decided to stay at home and work through the Spring and Summer before going to school in the Fall. This delay afforded me an opportunity that taught me a lesson that I will never forget.

Recently my wife and I attended a recital for an elite group of High School students that are part of a violin/fiddle group. It was awesome! The groups’ instructor encouraged crowd participation as the kids played their various solo and group numbers, because he explained that fiddle music is a participation art. It is intended

My wife and kids all believe that I have a terrible memory. I think I took a couple more shots to the head in high school football than I should have. I assure them it doesn’t mean I have permanently damaged brain power. There are just some things I would prefer to forget! (Especially when

Recently I attended the funeral of a good friend. I don’t mean “good” in the sense that we were really close or spent a lot of time together. In fact, I think I have seen him only 2 or 3 times over the last 20 or so years. Those visits were usually at a High