The Christmas Dance Recital

The Christmas Dance Recital

A week ago, I took my four-hour drive to watch my young granddaughter perform at her Christmas dance recital. I left home a little later than I planned as I made last minute arrangements to care for my animals. The drive was going smoothly, and it gave me time to...
Saved by Libby

Saved by Libby

While I was teaching history years ago, I got very sick and fainted in front of my students. I didn’t faint just once, but a few times. One time, I looked down and the floor was moving. I looked up, and two ninth grade students were dragging me to the office.  I...
Finding the Courage to Overcome Obstacles

Finding the Courage to Overcome Obstacles

I have the perfect story I will call that 1% challenge. I live in a beautiful little city of Santa Clara in Southern Utah. Like you, I have served my community throughout the years in many different capacities. This last summer, I decided that I wanted to run for City...
Women of Courage

Women of Courage

They say that behind every successful & great man, is a good woman! Since it’s Women in History Month, I am going to focus on a few stories around the women of the American Revolution. It is rare that you’ve heard the stories of many of these women.  But the...
The Stone

The Stone

It happened suddenly in the middle of the night.  A sharp pain in my lower back as if I was being stabbed by a knife. It hurt so bad it took my breath away. I sat up in bed and tried to see if I could get some relief when the pain subsided for a short while. Then...