These are some of the various adventures of my life.
Partaking of the Tree of Life: Based on Lehi’s Dream in 1 Nephi 8
When Nephi recounted the dream that his father had of the tree of life, he shares a description of four distinct groups and how they responded to their surroundings. How we react to the events of our mortal lives has as much to do with how we developed in the...
The Power of Deliverance
The ancient Book of Mormon prophet Nephi was well acquainted to speak about God's power of deliverance. His experiences were much like Moses or Joseph of Egypt or anyone else in the history of the world. There were many times that he needed to draw on this power. He...
Going to Graduate School
Going to Graduate SchoolTime for the next adventure and pursue my Master of Business Creation DegreeOver a dozen years ago I walked out of college thinking that would be the case forever. I decided that higher education was not something for me. I felt that the system...
20 States & 2 Provinces in 25 Days
20 States & 2 Provinces in 25 DaysA long summer road trip through the United States and Canada to hit our 48th StateWe have fallen in love with the open road. Okay, let's be real, some of us have fallen in love with the open road. There are a few of our family members...
North Dakota and Theodore Roosevelt National Park
For most Americans, North Dakota is likely the most difficult of all states to visit. This has been true for our family for sure. It is not near any major cities or airports, there are no major connecting interstates to give one reason to drive through it, and it just...
Desert Cabal Book Review
Desert Cabal Book Review I enjoyed her thoughts on how important a collective cabal is in preserving our wild places. I grew up in the outdoors. I remember many camping trips as a child. Majority of these were car camping excursions except for those with my father...
I Am Now A College Graduate
I Am Now A College GraduateAfter two years of hard work and a non-traditional return to college I now hold a Bachelors of ScienceJust over two years ago I decided to head back to school. I only received an Associates Degree my first time around and it has been...
Weekend Trip to Zion National Park
Zion National Park has no shortage of epic views. Living within a few hours of five amazing National Parks caused me to grow up visiting these places. Most of those visits entailed car camping and short hikes, but it gave me great exposure nonetheless. Every summer,...
Spring FlyFishing on the Provo River
Spring flyfishing can be one of the most rewarding times of year to be on the river. It has been a slow start to the year for me. I have been frustrated, even to the point of wanting to retire from flyfishing last week. I even texted one of my friends and my wife that...
An Ongoing Prejudice
We need to stop the mental racial divide. To preface this post I don’t feel that I am overly qualified as one to speak on the racial issue, but as a human being, I feel that I have to stand up and say something. I grew up in a very white Christian community in Utah...
Fort Myers Beach Florida
We had the privilege to escape to Fort Myers Beach, Florida for a few days. I love the mountains that tower over top of the Salt Lake Valley. It is one of the greatest cities in the world with the proximity of everything of a moderately sized city and the wild...
Six Mile Cypress Slough
The Six Mile Cypress Slough in Ft. Myers, Florida is a gem just outside of the downtown area. Worth the visit whenever you are in Southwest Florida. It was fascinating to see the collection of wildlife in this confined place. We saw so many birds and some turtles. As...
Bring On 2019
This past year has featured a plethora of challenges and blessed opportunities to grow. I have had the privilege of spending quality time with my family and creating memories that will last us a lifetime. Throughout the year there was no shortage of adventure. As we...
Classroom Freedom is a Catalyst for Creativity
Last week I shared some views on the benefits of creativity within the education process. To facilitate creativity there needs to be increased freedom along the way. Creators learn what they want to learn in order to have the tools that their originality andgenius...
The Benefits of Creativity in Schools
Last week I introduced my view that education needs to involve a more creative environment. Here are the benefits of involving such creativity. “Most children think they’re highly creative; most adults think they’re not.” (Robinson, 1) Children are inherently...
I Am Officially a Senior!
Well, I am not yet getting senior discounts at the local buffet, but I am beginning my final year of college (as long as everything works out schedule wise). Last year I decided to return to school after a thirteen year hiatus. During my first go around I bounced...
Building More Creativity in Our Schools
This past spring I took a class at Utah Valley University on the Philosophy of Education and was able to read a lot on the theories of education and educational theory. Having my own educational experience and raising four children I have conjured up several opinions,...
Charlottesville…One Year Later
One year ago this weekend the country dealt with one of the biggest hate rallies that we have dealt with in a long time. As white nationalists joined together in a rally under the name “Unite the Right” took to the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia, under their...