The Penelope Program Until he was six-years-old, Tyler Teuscher was a normal, healthy little boy with hearing problems. But then things changed. The first things his family noticed were some balance issues. He started to fall over a lot and they noticed his gait changed when he ran. Six months later, his father, August Teuscher , explained, “His eyes started to look off … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2019
Magna, Utah—the town that forgot its name
Pleasant Green, AKA Magna The pioneer history of Pleasant Green, commonly known as Magna, Utah, remains largely untold outside of dusty family histories and faded folklore. I have been remedying this situation through YouTube documentaries that will help preserve this rich history, revealing a complete picture of these lost years to younger generations. There is even a … [Read more...]
Bigfoot In Mormon lore … is Bigfoot Cain?
Who is this hairy hominid? The Sasquatch or Bigfoot (both terms are plural and singular) is North America’s largest cryptozoological mystery. The name “Bigfoot” has come to denote any unknown relic hominid that is reported throughout the world. However, each unknown creature does have is own label, such as the Yeti or Abominable Snowman in the Himalayas. It is … [Read more...]
Breathtaking Dining at Snowbirds’ Full Moon Dinners
Under the Sun & Moon If you’re weary of routine restaurant dining, I have a way to break out of the culinary rut: Snowbird Resort’s Full Moon Dinners. Each month, in conjunction with a new full moon, Snowbird hosts an anything-but-typical buffet dinner. What’s atypical about it? Well, for starters, the Full Moon Dinners are held at 11,000 feet in The Summit … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—delicious crab salad
When summer temperatures spike like they have this week, I often turn to a simple green salad for dinner—eschewing heavier meals in the heat. This is an easy but delicious dinner salad featuring cooked, high-quality crab. You could easily substitute cooked shrimp for the crab. Enjoy this salad with a nice glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Ingredients for crab … [Read more...]
Sip o’ the Week—Refreshing, Summery Sauvignon Blanc
Tenuta Ca’ Bolani Sauvignon DOC Superiore Ah, White wine. With summer temperatures this week heading toward triple digits, I’m not inclined to spend a lot of time standing in front of a stove. So I tend toward simple meals, like the crab salad recipe featured in this week’s Scheff’s Table. And alongside a simple salad, light pasta, grilled chicken, and such, I … [Read more...]
A brief history of newspapers in Utah
"The newspaper is the first rough draft of history." — Philip Graham When Utah was just a territory and the Transcontinental Railroad was not yet complete, news was a priceless commodity to the pioneer inhabitants who needed a connection to the rest of the country and the world. Alone in an … [Read more...]
My Night Out on THE BLOCKS
Sometimes, living in a city can inure you to that very place. Friends from out of town come to visit Salt Lake City and typically say, “Wow! I didn’t realize this place was so cool!” But locals too often take what our city has to offer—and there’s a lot—for granted. Or, we fail to see all the options directly in front of us. For that reason, my wife and I periodically … [Read more...]
Pete Ashdown On Internet Privacy and the Dangers of Social Media
Our brave new world—is privacy is a thing of the past? We live in a world where our lives are becoming more and more dictated by social media and algorithm-driven computer platforms. They track us, they learn us, tell us what we want and when we want it, they know us. The question, whether or not this sort of technology is a blessing or a curse is obligatory, it must be … [Read more...]
July fun: family activities & community events in Utah
Family activities in Utah There are plenty of things to do in Utah this July, especially if you've had your fill of fireworks, check out these summer fun activities and community events taking place around the State this month. Moab Free Concert Series July 5, 12, 19, 26—Every Friday night in July at Swanny City Park, 400 N 100 W, Moab from 6–8 pm. Click on the … [Read more...]