The school year is winding down. There are two weeks that stand between myself and graduation — between my present life and the daunting unknowns of life after graduation. As…
Fifty-one years ago, on April 22, 1970, Earth Day became a nationally celebrated holiday. This event was propelled by a growing awareness of environmental issues directly caused by human beings.…
I recently encountered an interesting sociological theory that has heightened my senses to how a person’s view of self can be influenced. Charles Cooley, an American sociologist, proposed that people…
Communication is the irreplaceable heartbeat of humanity. Its multifaceted nature enables us to all connect with one another on a variety of levels. We communicate through words, voice inflections, body…
If you perused this column a couple weeks ago, then you are aware that I am an avid reader and admirer of Mary Oliver’s poetry. Her words have a way…
Over Christmas break I found myself in a small, local bookstore located in Park City, Utah, called “Dolly’s Bookstore.” The windows brimmed with books beckoned me to join them inside.…