Author of the novel JACK.
Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet set off a fury of condemnations this week from the cultural ministers of America and, within a few hours, ABC cancelled her TV show. It’s a good thing that we have them expressing all of their holy outrage or else we, the poor mindless masses, wouldn’t know that ridiculing someone is … Read moreRoseanne, Racism, and Unjust Retribution
Cowboys and Indians I grew up in Short Creek straddling the Utah/Arizona border. For reasons which I will describe, I do not think fondly of this town. I’m not saying that I didn’t enjoy my childhood. I did. The mountains, the creek, the skies, and the dirt were a child’s dream. My family life was … Read moreThis Is Short Creek
My Dear Children, Today I want to share some thoughts with you on one of life’s most critical topics–Health. Life has a way of overwhelming us with nonsense that seems really important. We start dipping our feet in the waters of adulthood and before we can make much sense of this new sensation, ten years … Read moreOpen Letter To My Children (part 2)
John Taylor was no stranger to conflict. As an editor to several publications, he denounced rampant political injustice, social prejudice, and mob violence. As a gifted orator, he confounded religious oppressors with their own scriptures. As a close friend to the Prophet, he accompanied Joseph Smith on that fateful journey to Carthage, Illinois, where they … Read moreJohn Taylor’s Last Stand
The people of Nashville feel a little aggrieved today, and rightly so, for the name of their city has been hijacked by biblical terrorists. Religious nutcases are at it again, spewing their hatred and sanctioning it under the title of the “Nashville Statement.” The manifesto consists of a preamble and fourteen articles which affirm their … Read moreNashville Statement Is Garbage
Whether you had a tumultuous upbringing or a serene one (as if those exist), I’m sure you’ve experienced culture shock. It comes in many forms: meeting your boyfriend’s family, being conned into attending a wedding, visiting an unfamiliar church, or realizing that your mom’s vibrator probably wasn’t for massaging her feet. We call it a … Read moreCulture Shock
I ❤ NY. It’s so common, it’s a cliche. Tourists buy T-shirts in airport souvenir shops. They crowd into long lines in order to ride ear-popping elevators to the top of the “empire state.” They pose for selfies in front of the Statue of Liberty and search for the names of distant relatives on Ellis … Read moreA Planet Called New York
As kids, we loved going to “town,” but oftentimes other kids would laugh and scoff at us, point and yell, “plyg kids!” It was intended as an insult against kids born into the polygamous lifestyle. Our rural and religious mode of dress made it easy for others to identify us. I’ll admit that sometimes we … Read moreCalling All Plyg Kids