A special delivery
A special delivery congratulates us on our special delivery. Continue reading A special delivery
Folly & foolishness
A (mostly) true story from one day in the life of the Hibdon family.
“Right!” Susan said. “The key words here are ‘back in the sixties,’ when Johnson was president, people wore bellbottoms, you made tuna casserole, and smoking was the hip, groovy thing to do. Notice that all of those things are bad ideas.” Continue reading Folly & foolishness
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
Learning to swim
Playing in the water is fun, but it’s even more fun when I know what I’m doing. Continue reading Learning to swim
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
Fiona undoes the laundry
One day, Susan caught Fiona pushing our clothes basket across the apartment, removing articles of clothing as she went. Continue reading Fiona undoes the laundry
In which Fiona says, “KABOOM!”
Fiona was explaining to her Mama and Daddy how a cannon works. Continue reading In which Fiona says, “KABOOM!”
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
Irwin Wilburmeier: King of Dingle Hollow National Park
In collaboration with Martin and Ellen | Irwin collapsed between the gnarled black roots of the ancient oak tree. He peered up, up into the green leaves at the golden sun. All around him were enormous trees, their leaves rustling in the chill wind. He analyzed his plight. He was hopelessly lost. Continue reading Irwin Wilburmeier: King of Dingle Hollow National Park
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