Only At Education Week

As I was browsing in the BYU Bookstore Annex this afternoon, looking at the books and offerings written or recommended by Education Week speakers. There were two, young boys running in and out among the tables an unusual sight, given that children under 14 are not...

Best Hot Air Balloon Ride in Utah

Today is Sam's 50th birthday. And even though it's a weekday, I was able to book a flight on a hot air balloon to celebrate the day. While Sam would probably rather be skydiving (something he did before we married), he agreed to forgo that high testosterone activity...

Best Toys: Wii

Our very first major purchase after we married in August of 1985, was a Mac 512k (aka the “Fat Mac”). We only bought it under the condition that for every penny Sam spent on computer related paraphernalia, I got a matching fund for clothing. Soon, I became...