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And This Be Our Motto: “In God Is Our Trust.”
Today when it seems like there is more division that unity among our people we must stay united in the belief of the “American Experiment.” We must all unite behind the symbols and actions that are the core of this rhetoric. Only together can we keep the dream that has become America alive and breathing.
Read MoreNew Dad Focused Blog Added to JP2 Blog Network
“In a society where family values are more corruptible and families play a more important role than ever; we are leveraging our resources and business model to make a difference,” says Jacob S Paulsen owner of…
Read MoreWhat Does Mother Nature Remind You Of?
On Sunday’s I’m particularly likely to spend a few extra minutes staring into the field with hopeful eyes. When I see the wonders of mother nature I’m turned to think of our creator and the serenity and brilliance of all of the creatures on earth. Perhaps that is why on Sunday I get extra excited to view our dear coyotes.
Read MoreTop Ten Lists for Independence Day 2012
July 4th if my very favorite holiday of the year. I’m exceedingly grateful for our country and the independence that makes things possible. This year instead of gracing my blog readers with another sentimental oration about our founding fathers I thought I would provide you with my top tens for July 4th.
Read MoreLoving Denver Colorado
We love it here. Ami and I have circled the Rocky Mountains to finally land in Colorado and I think we hit the jack pot. I remember how I used to refer to some of the previous places where we lived by saying “It has everything we need.” Well in referring to Denver I would…
Read MoreSalt Lake City Marathon: I’m Alive
In 2009 I ran a half marathon in Provo, UT. It was a fantastic challenge. In 2010 I competed in a triathlon relay with my family. This year I ran a marathon. I think I might be done with running challenges for a little while. I’m a runner and will always run but I don’t…
Read MoreWhat Would (Insert Your Name Here) Do
About 3 weeks ago I hit a wall in my marathon training. I was beating up my body trying to run greater distances each night and I didn’t seem to be able to push the 10 mile mark. I needed help. I thought to myself: What would Donald Trump do? Hire the most elite nutrition…
Read MoreHow To Double The Number of Books You Read This Year
This year I plan to read 50 new books. Last year I read less than 20 new books. In order to hit my goal this year I have had to take a hard look at the way I am using my time and consider other strategies to increase my reading time. I decided on four…
Read MoreObsessive Record Keeping: The Need for Journals and More
As I get older, my thirst for knowledge about my own family’s past, my country’s past, and the ancient past of the world grows. It could perhaps be that thirst that drives me to keep a journal that I might believe deep down could benefit my own posterity.
Read MoreLessons From My Youth: Running 14 Miles Requires Training
It was 2002. I was living in Springville UT enjoying my independent life as a cell phone salesman. A childhood friend and coworker, Josh Parker lived exactly 14 miles away in Orem UT. I don’t remember whose idea it was, but we both latched onto it immediately. We should run from his house to mine.…
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