This past year I found a treasure of nineteenth century women’s voices associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This started as
Finding forgotten voices in the Church History Library
Pioneer Stories Help us Work Harder, Be More Grateful
How does hearing pioneer stories affect you? A few weeks ago, my husband was talking to a room full of teenagers. He told them a
The power of remembering ancestors
Sometimes events happen in life that force us to remember. We go about our hectic lives – taking kids to soccer and football, or picking
What’s Your Patriotism Story?
I was in my early twenties before I truly grasped the concept of love of country and discovered I had a patriotism story. I still
Mineral Resources International Celebrates 50 Years of Family Business
When Hartley Anderson got the idea to sell sea water from the Great Salt Lake to improve aching muscles and people’s overall health, he had
There is Plenty of Good That Men Do
One thing about popular culture that I have never understood is its portrayal of fathers. Watch any television sitcom and five minutes in, the father
Dad, Tell Me Your Story
When I think of great storytellers, my dad is one of the first people who pops into my mind. I suspect that for many people,
Family Reunions – the perfect place to capture a story
It’s that time of year when there is plenty of planning for family reunions. What thoughts stir in your brain when you hear those two
Family Vacations Create Great Family Stories
The family stories that spring from family vacations are some of the best. When my husband and I got married one of our family goals
How my grandparents instilled a love for Memorial Day – and you can too!
I love my Memorial Day. It’s not the barbecue, the weekend get-a-way or extra day of vacation, although those things are appealing. So why? The