America’s government closes up shop
Government operations come to a halt as Democrats and Republicans bicker over healthcare, the debt, and ideology. Continue reading America’s government closes up shop
Author: Dustin
I love cities, transit, politics, design, and current affairs. I have an incongruent propensity to keep up on pop culture. And I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But most importantly I'm husband to Susan and father to Fiona, Colin, and Heath.
Mr. Daddy
Add being Fiona’s preschool teacher to the many hats I wear. It’s a hard job, but well worth it. Continue reading Mr. Daddy
Mormons and race
For at least 126 years, from 1852 to 1978, people of African descent could not fully participate in my church. I don’t know why. But what I do know is my own belief that all people are created equal and deserving of being treated with dignity, respect, and love. Continue reading Mormons and race
Personal. Rapid. Unique.
Checking out the world’s first PRT system—in Morgantown, West Virginia, of all places. Continue reading Personal. Rapid. Unique.
Gratitude tree
Have you wanted to do the gratitude tree project in the November 2013 issue of The Friend with your kids, but you didn’t want to cut up your magazine to use the leaf patterns? Now you don’t have to, thanks to these downloadable PDFs we created. Continue reading Gratitude tree
Terrorism strikes again in America
Two bombs explode at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three, injuring more than 260, and reintroducing America to terrorism at home.
“Once again, our nation and much of the world were united in the face of terrorism. Once again, all is quiet now, and the suspect sits in jail awaiting trial. But we sit and wait and watch, hopeful that it will never happen again on our shores but virtually certain that it will—wanting to ask if, but forced to ask when, where, and by whom. And never quite understanding why.” Continue reading Terrorism strikes again in America
Seeming rather than being
Higher ed’s deficiencies are leaving students empty-handed and the nation shortchanged. Continue reading Seeming rather than being
I ♥ NY—but Susan & I make better pizza
New York is a great town with great pizza. But quite possibly the very best pizza in New York is made within the walls of our own home. Continue reading I ♥ NY—but Susan & I make better pizza
The time is always right for repentance
The door to repentance and progression—opened by the infinite and eternal Atonement of our Savior, Jesus Christ—is never closed. Continue reading The time is always right for repentance
The meaning of sustaining
Sustaining our Church leaders means more than raising our right arm to the square. It is an action verb that will strengthen our testimony and help us realize the blessings the Lord has in store for us. Continue reading The meaning of sustaining
A new flag for Salt Lake City
In fall 2004 the public was invited to submit designs for a new Salt Lake City flag. This was my proposal.
No, it didn’t win. Continue reading A new flag for Salt Lake City
Establishing—and becoming—Zion
Zion is more than a physical place. It is a spiritual state, which means it can be established anywhere—even here in New York City. Continue reading Establishing—and becoming—Zion
Habemus papam
Following Benedict XVI’s groundbreaking resignation, the archbishop of Buenos Aires was elected the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and immediately began to put his mark on the office. Continue reading Habemus papam
My week as a governor’s page
My service as a page for North Carolina’s governor was my first insight into how government really works. Continue reading My week as a governor’s page
Dustin the dropout
I didn’t finish college. But sometimes the right path doesn’t go the way you—or others—expect. Continue reading Dustin the dropout
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