Tag: Marianne Mansfield
A time for self-appraisal
It's that annual time for self-appraisal, and I, no less than others, feel somehow morally compelled to participate.
During this time for self-appraisal, my own stock-taking...
The anxious monotony of waiting for the next act of terrorism
Waiting isn't my strong suit. I was the kid who stalked the packages under the Christmas tree, shaking them for some clue to their...
Is the Utah Firefighters Calendar sexist?
The Utah Firefighters calendar for 2016 would make a great holiday gift. For a mere $20, you, too, can own a calendar that boasts...
Black lives matter
Black lives matter. Is it simply political correctness that has given life to that phrase?
Shouldn't we, as a society of compassionate beings, endorse the...
Book review: ‘I Knew You by Name: The Search for My...
Book review: "I Knew You by Name: The Search for My Lost Mother" by Peggy Barnes
Dog Ear Publishing, 2015. 168 pages.
“Surely God designed a...
Enlightened traveler in Ireland
Traveling is enlightening. All the brochures say so, and I agree. Recently, I spent time with my sister in Ireland while she did some...
Pope Francis on women priests: No.
Last week's news featured three memorable quotes. "You can observe a lot by watching," said Yogi Berra, professional baseball player, manager, and coach. On...
National #pinkoutday and the power of pink!
Today’s column encompasses two things important to me in different ways, and the connection is the color pink.
Congress is redder than it’s been since...
The Planned Parenthood video is a red herring
The term "red herring" comes from the folkloric belief that if a red herring is dragged across a trail hounds are following, it will...
Graduates and their staggering student loan debt loads
1.2 trillion dollars in debt. Got your attention? Try this. Seven in 10 college graduates graduated from private and public institutions in 2013 with a...