How much do you spend a month? Ok, now what’s the real answer? Despite all the new technology and services that are available now, most people have no idea what they spend each month. In fact, recent studies show that sixty-one percent of US adults do not monitor their
I am in the middle of my triennial tradition of reading “On Writing Well“, the masterpiece by William Zinsser. I love his bidding for brevity: Examine every word you put on paper. You’ll find a surprising number that don’t serve any purpose. It reminds me of the same
There is a new flyover bridge opening in Las Vegas tomorrow, 12 July 2017. It’s set to open at 10:30AM after a small ceremony. It’s been a large undertaking and is predicted to be the second busiest intersection in the state of Nevada. We’re all looking
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Note: This is a portion of a talk I gave at the Shadow Mountain Stake Conference held June 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. — I’ve learned a lot about mirrors in the last little while. It’s my sons fault. We were reading a book together about how things work.
A friend described this graph as “Poetry, in data.” So much can be told from these six roaming lines. A few observations of my own. 1) enjoy your friends while you’re young, but don’t base your self-worth or life choices on them. Few of them will be there
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I’ve been flying for work quite a bit lately. Each time as I return to Las Vegas, I’m happy to see the desert floor stretching out below because I’ll soon be returning to my home and family. I’m not sure how many different pathways a plane
I really look forward to visiting this new museum in Philadelphia. I’m happy to see that The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints was helpful in funding and supporting it.They have the actual canvas tent of George Washington on display. SO cool!There are so many
Just about one year ago, I sold my company. Because I believe in the product, and the future growth, I rolled a lot of the value over into the new company. To be wise, I did take some chips off the table as well. A dad sleeps better at night
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Here are two app suggestions that can help your Sabbath Day become more of a delight today. Journaling Day One is my favorite journal app. You might take some time to record the way that you’ve been blessed in your life, and your current struggles. Both will be beneficial
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I love this time of year when the early morning shadows fall heavy on the mountain in front of my home. Ever since I was young, I’d look across the desert at Gass Peak and the mountain that had become my “North.” One year ago today, after a sleepless
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The first time I went to Japan, my trip had a rough start. I flew across the Pacific ocean in seats too small and landed in Tokyo at about 4PM. I was eager to get to a comfortable hotel for a shower and a place to lay down. In my
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It’s been a week since LDS General Conference. It makes me sad that the world has so much going on that can push the messages from our lives so quickly. It takes a conscious effort to not let that happen. Of all the lessons that were shared, it’s
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I love this picture of Thomas S Monson as he was sitting in the congregation of the old tabernacle. It was taken in 1963 just moments before he would be sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and invited to the stand. While others sit unaware
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Recently I read a speech that taught: “Perhaps the greatest indicator of character is the capacity to recognize and appropriately respond to other people who are experiencing the very challenge or adversity that is most immediately and forcefully pressing upon us.” I love this principle. I thought about all the
When I was in Cuba earlier this year, it was interesting to see how little technology was available to the residents there. Everything in Cuba is about 50 years in the past. However, one night we were walking the streets and there were hundreds and hundreds of people in this
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Candace and I have coined a new phrase in our life where we need to “put our time where our testimony is” more often. In other words, instead of just talking about it, we need to search for more opportunity to serve others and learn in new experiences. Our family