This story began for me in 2017 when I discovered that my fourth-great grandfather, Isaac Behunin, named Zion National Park. This canyon became a place
When the places of our ancestors beckon us – a nod to Zion National Park History
Why do we celebrate Veterans Day? Because every uneventful day is a gift
Pausing to reflect on the sacrifice that others have made touched my heart on an ordinary autumn morning. Why do we celebrate Veterans Day on November
Poignant
Life is full of poignant moments – moments when time all but stops. Three years ago last July my second child and oldest daughter was
The Power in Youth and Storytelling
There is great power in storytelling, both personal and for others. But when youth and storytelling go together, the process it is something special. I
Natalia Lafourcade sings “Remember Me” and shares the musical roots that ground her
Natalia Lafourcade has become an international pop star after performing at the Academy Awards in 2018, winning multiple Grammy awards, and singing the theme song
Collette Mercier Campus of Ogden-Weber Tech College to be Dedicated
Vision. That’s what was needed to create an Ogden-Weber Technical College campus at Business Depot Ogden in 2000. And vision was exactly what Collette Mercier
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
Are you a Multiplier or a Diminisher?
This article is a departure from what I usually write about – the craft of memoir and technologies to tell your story. I recently read
What is your purpose?
When helping people write life stories, one of the questions zero in on is: what is your purpose? Do you feel your life has had
The best affordable microphones we use
This article is an overview of the best affordable microphones that have made my cut for daily use as a biographer, interviewer, and presenter. I’m