Author Archives: Thom

We watched the latest Disney incarnation of Cinderella the other night (the live-action one with the girl with the blue gown that practically glows). The movie itself was okay–nothing earth-shattering, really. But what stood out for me was the relationship … Continue reading →

I’ve been a little disappointed with Studio C this season. All the funny seems to have drained out somewhere. But this one seems to recapture the comic lightning and managed to surprise me. Matt Meese nails this one–his mime skills … Continue reading →

Our church relies extensively on volunteerism, for everything from ecclesiastical leadership to sweeping the floors. One of those areas is building security. We regularly have multiple congregations using the building most nights of the week, and they tend to focus … Continue reading →

My son Walter decided to join Chess Club at his middle school this year. Last weekend they went to the district chess tournament, which is the culmination of their chess season. There were eight schools there, including his. The tournament … Continue reading →

This is just too cool, especially since someone else is risking their lives to bring this to us:  

 I guess I’m a naturally suspicious person. Recently I’ve begun seeing billboards such as the one pictured all along the Wasatch Front. My first thought was that there was something radical about William Harrison’s politics that appeals to some political … Continue reading →

I’ve seen a few posts from people lately essentially stating that they don’t need religion to be a good person. And they’re right–and yet not. Consider some of the basic principles of being a good person we all still agree … Continue reading →

Astronaut Chris Hadfield recently recorded a tribute cover of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” from the International Space Station. He also recorded a brief video explaining how difficult it really was to do. As I love everything Space, I’m sharing: And … Continue reading →

Our dog Sam was sick yesterday. We don’t know what it was. It could have been something he ate off the sidewalk the night before. But in true dog fashion he kept it hidden as long as he could. The … Continue reading →

I often like seeing the videos that go with songs, as it creates an even stronger emotional response for me. But I’ve found one group that, while I like their songs, I kinda wish there wasn’t video along with it. … Continue reading →