[mashshare] (At his request, “David” is a pseudonym.) I first saw David standing at the top of the...
‘Christmas Jars’ movement celebrates 10 years and $15,000,000 dollars
[mashshare] Imagine the most selfish person you knew growing up. Now picture me. I win. For most of...
‘Mom, are you really getting rid of me?’
[mashshare] Imagine this. I’m helping some friends get ready for a yard sale. One of the tougher tasks was...
Mother celebrates Thanksgiving with family, faith, sobriety
[mashshare] Sarah Van Dam has a lot to be thankful for this year. She’s blessed with a supportive...
Meet a gym staffer who leads and teaches with wet towels
[mashshare] I’ve highlighted some unusual corporate and customer service experiences since launching this weekly column in 2010. I...
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and the tone-deaf have a lot in common
[mashshare] Years ago while attending church far from home, I arrived earlier than expected and sat down next...
‘Shrink the gap’ between your opinion and God’s
[mashshare] One of my favorite people on the planet suffers from a confidence deficit. It’s heartbreaking. We have...
Face It: You’re One Odd Duck
[mashshare] You walk in the chapel Sunday and sit by yourself. Even if you’re near someone, you still...
If you put down your camera, will you see a mongoose?
[mashshare] I’ve traveled often throughout my life, but my recent 4,000-mile road trip across the West took me through some...
Dear readers: It’s all about you
[mashshare] What do you call 4,051 miles? Good question. You may have heard I just completed a 12-day...