Yes, I’m a Bad American

I am your worst nightmare. I am a bad American. I believe the money I make belongs to me and my family, not some mid-level governmental functionary be it Democratic or Republican! I'm in touch with my feelings and I like it that way! I think being a minority does not...

Racism as a Barrier to Becoming

Elder Wirthlin's talk in General Conference hit me hard for multiple reasons, but one is not obvious to those who don't know my family well. My family is Wonder Bread in the bakery section of life. My wife, our six children and I are not just white; we have been...

Have You Received the YouTube?

Have you received the email directing you to the YouTube clip that claims Oprah is anti-Christ? If so, you have been exposed to a digital put-down; an example of the newest form of internet bullying. This modern outlet for malice has sparked efforts to criminalize or...

Conservatives are Self-destructing

I am not assigned to write about political topics. I really am unqualified to do so. But this is bugging me so badly that I am staying up just to get this off my chest. This is not a polished post, but more of a personal rant, which I rarely do. So take that into...