Author of the novel JACK.
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
Nihilism teaches that life is meaningless and that morality is a superficial construct of no importance. Consequently, personal behavior is driven by personal advantage if anything at all. Everything is nothing and nothing is everything. This philosophy resonates with some people. However, I live on the hope of something. There are degrees or types of … Read moreNothing
Pretending to be on the Jimmy Kimmel show. It’s not real, I know, but sometimes a man needs a little dream to fuel him. Why the Jimmy Kimmel show? Well for starters, it’s a nighttime show and I honestly don’t think that I could get up early enough to do an interview in the morning. … Read moreJimmy Kimmel Book Interview!
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
Planning is good, but nothing ever goes according to plan. It’s so true it’s a proverb. Unfortunately, we forget this when it comes to God. We say, “Everything happens for a reason.” Since the current placement and movement of galaxies, stars, planets, and all matter relies on the initial and changing states of an inconceivable … Read moreAccording to Plan
Honestly, one of the most enjoyable things that I can do in this world is to engage in a good argument. Having sex and eating are pretty much the only activities that compare. If you can combine all three then what you’ve got is a relationship founded on solid rock. Good argument is a sign … Read moreThe Power of Argument
When someone climbs up on their high horse and declares in a sanctimonious tone that “It’s not all about sex,” I laugh. What single act brought every living human into existence? (Excluding artificial insemination, of course.) Even Mary had a steamy encounter with the Holy Ghost. If sex were not the strongest driving factor, our … Read moreIt’s All About Sex
I am happy to announce that JACK will be coming this Monday, July 31st, a novel based on the true story of Mormon polygamy. I will be making a special introductory offer that you won’t want to miss. If you (or anyone you know) is interested, please like (or share) my Facebook page for the … Read moreAnnouncement: JACK, Coming July 31st
What is the difference and why choose? As a pragmatist, I evaluate ideas after making observations, weighing evidence, and drawing conclusions based on results. Therefore, in considering which is a better life, a virtuous or a religious one, I will approach the question pragmatically. Both terms often apply to people who express a desire to … Read moreA Virtuous Life Or A Religious Life?
Today is July 24th, the state holiday which commemorates the Mormon pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley. I have fond childhood memories of this day. My parents instilled a great love in me for America and the pioneers. For us Mormons, we celebrated the 4th of July and the 24th of July nearly identically, with … Read morePioneer Day