Stories of Hope

The Right Reason Before I begin with this week’s story, I want to share a New York Times headline from the “You can’t make this stuff up!” department. C.D.C. Warns of the Dangers of Drinking Hand Sanitizer After Fatal Poisonings Federal health authorities issued a formal warning on Wednesday about the dangers of drinking hand…

Elite Events Garage Sale I would like to start off by thanking Kimberly Bronson and everyone at Elite Events for allowing me to set up a booth at their events. Their programs are always professional and successful, and I have benefitted greatly from everyone I have been to. Two weekends ago, they held their annual…

Nine Years Ago    Last Monday was exactly nine years since Shannon left for her next chapter. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long ago. For this week’s story, I would like to talk about a few of the life lessons I have learned in the last nine years. Patience This was one of…

Covid-19 Update    It has become my self-appointed job to occasionally update everyone on the Covid-19 Apocalypse and illustrate the irony and absurdity of some of the daily headlines I have seen. Before I begin, these comments are meant to be presented in a humorous way and not create any dissention or negative comments. If…

Happy Birthday Kristi    Last Saturday we celebrated the birth of our nation. On Sunday, there was another birthday that deserves a tremendous celebration as well. Kristi Lynn Richardson was born to Mel and Dixie Richardson. Mel and Dixie had four children already. And while Pam, Mark, Lance, and Todd were very wonderful kids, it’s…

Bad News & Good News We’ve all heard the saying “I’ve got some bad news and some good news.” In fact, there is a common joke about that saying. “The bad news is there is no good news!” The way things are in our country right now, you could say that is quite appropriate. But…

Happy Father’s Day 2020 I want to wish everyone a Happy Father’s day today and hope you are able to make some great memories with your family. Since it’s Father’s Day, I think we need to start with some Dad Jokes. What do you call a pencil with two erasers? Pointless. Can February March? No,…

Weston Wayne’s Warriors Last week, I needed to go to Tremonton and Logan to do some secret shopping for my training company. So yes, I am admitting I traveled to Utah on purpose. And you’re right, I am quite brave, thank you. It also allowed Kristi and I a chance to get away for a…