History Is Often Challenging And Should Be — As a historian, I have always been fascinated by primary historical documents such as journals, diaries, letters, artwork, and architecture—political, church, personal records, as well as photography over the last two hundred years. These ten amazing historical images each tell a story as straightforward or as complex as you want…

What's The Answer? What Was My Answer? — Do You matter? I spent many years thinking that was not the case for me. So much so that I could not get off the downward escalator where the basement floor is suicide. I am writing a memoir discussing that period of my life in much more detail. However, as…

Or They Don’t Even Know Themselves 1 — Polygamy, polygyny, or in Mormon land, ‘plural’ or ‘celestial’ marriage was supposedly eradicated in 1910 after the Abraham Smoot hearings of 1904–1907. The Mormon church had no choice but to state polygamy had been killed off so that Abraham Smoot could take…

No Talent Required! — As a former lifelong coach in the USA and the UK, I ensured my students were aware of these ten choices. So do these things, and I assure you, success will come your way in whatever field you work or play. 1 — Always be on time; in fact, be…

And No One Was There — A child cried out, and no one was there, A child cried out, alone in despair, A child cried out; the pain was too hard, A child cried out, alone in the yard. A child cried out, just wanting to die, A child cried out, a tear in his eye, …

Or The LDS Church, or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Recently, some of my old friends asked me why I share my critical thoughts of the Mormon church, knowing I may well offend those still active in their faith. So I based my answers on a poster…

What They Really Think About You! — Have you ever owned a dog? But, maybe I should ask, have you ever taken care of a dog? Are you the Master? Or have you noticed that the dog thinks otherwise when you're not looking? What Does Your Dog Think? 1 — How many bloody times do we have to pose for pics Charlie…

What I Believe and Don't Believe Simply Put! — I am an Atheist and a Humanist. What does that mean to me? Simply put, it just means that I don't believe there is such a thing as a God. I don't think a God made man in His image, but quite the reverse; Man created or made a God…

NOT SOME OF IT, BUT ALL OF IT? Starting on a humorous note, an old friend in Idaho cheekily said, "If you were to take all the Mormons who have fallen asleep reading the Book of Mormon and lay them down, head to toe — they'd be more comfortable." Another…