Upon returning from Russia after a two year mission living among the people and volunteering weekly at orphanages and childrens’ hospitals, I was determined to continue the habitual service I had initiated. Thus the passion behind the budding nonprofit organization I started entitled, “Yearn to Learn.” Essentially this nonprofit will bring an educational model into […]
The sun’s rays stretch out their arms towards the barren white ground as if to plea for help. The deep orange and bright yellow emit a kind of mystic mist that brings out the greatest details of each individual snowflake. Feeling the luke warm air wrap around me like a light, soft blanket, it brings […]
“This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night of the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” William Shakespeare The following is an excerpt from Robert Gay’s convocation address for the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University in April 26, 2002. Robert […]
If you love meBring me flowersWild daisiesClutched in your fistLike a torchNo orchids or rosesOr carnationsNo florist’s bowJust daisiesSteal themRisk your life for themUp the sharp hillsIn the teeth of the windIf you love meBring me daisiesWild daisiesThat I will cramIn a bright vaseAnd marvel at *Inspired by my good friend Reijawho is an example […]
Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence — is the key to unlocking our potential.” Black Elk The African boy listened carefully as the teacher explained why it is that Christians give presents to each other on Christmas day. “The gift is an expression of our joy over the birth of Jesus and our friendship […]
“Don’t be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Disclaimer: Every age is decisive. This is just a more specific perspective from a mid- to late- twenty year old. I just had an interesting conversation with a friend about the pangs of being at such a decisive age – mid- to late- twenties. We have many decisions to make that will highly impact the […]
A special annual orphanage fundraiser brought to you by the BYU Slavic Club. Since the fall of the Communist regime in the former Soviet Union, the economic stability of its fundamental organizations has faltered considerably. Throughout the Nineties, the Russian people suffered greatly because food, warm clothing and paying jobs were scarce. By 1992, Russia […]
A new study for Fathers: shared activities key to father-child connection: BYU and NDSU research explores how dads connect with their children The most significant way for fathers to connect with their children is through participating in shared activities, according to a new study from researchers at Brigham Young University and North Dakota State University. […]
Happiness in the mountains of Nepal – thanks to my cousin extraordinaire, Logan Dance.