Thoughts from a Utahn on strengthening the economy, building community, and promoting civil society.
RECENT INSIGHTS
Originally published in the Deseret News. Utah and Colorado remind me of siblings. They share some things in common. At other times you can barely see the resemblance. I was reminded of this juxtaposition this week when Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill making powdered alcohol legal in Colorado, while Gov. Gary Herbert just…
Originally published in the Deseret News. “Hope” is the thing with feathers — That perches in the soul — And sings the tune without words — And never stops — at all — — Emily Dickinson This week I joined a large group of interested Utahns who gathered in the Gold Room at the…
Originally published in Utah Business. I live by a Costco store and watch in amazement as people line up in their cars to purchase fuel. Am I imagining it or have lines gotten longer since motor fuel prices have been sliced in half? The plummeting price of oil has caused a rippling effect through the…
Originally published in Utah Business. One of my favorite signs in Utah is the electronic sign along I-80 just east of the airport that notifies drivers that downtown Salt Lake City is a mere five minutes away. It is a powerful reminder of the convenience of the Salt Lake City International Airport and the extraordinary…
Originally published in the Deseret News. Experience is often the best teacher, and the last few weeks were filled with important lessons about life, women and society. I invite you to reflect with me. In early January, I attended former House Speaker Becky Lockhart’s memorial service at the state Capitol. In what I can only…