2 Movies to Avoid on the Airplane
One advantage of a long haul flight is it provides a chance to catch up on some of the latest and greatest movies. These…
Presidents Found on a Farm
Did you know there are 43 huge sculpted busts of all the US Presidents (except Obama and Trump) that are rotting away on a random…
My Mantra
I travel the world for work… I explore the world for fun. My job takes me just about everywhere in the world. I’m the…
Remembering Grandma Smith
My maternal grandmother, Geniece Andrus Smith, passed away a few days ago on June 9. It wasn’t a surprise… but then again there’s always…
Theory 108… Halloween Candy and Socioeconomics
Look around… the world has changed quite a bit in the last 25 years. We’ve got computers, smart phones, the Internet… and all sorts…
Theory 107… The Exaggeration Theory
“There’s no reason why the truth should get in the way of a good story”… I think that’s an old saying I once heard…
Theory 106… The Longevity Theory
Last October I made a trip up to my Grandparents house in Idaho. Upon arriving I went downstairs to drop off my bags when…
Theory 105… The Tourists Guide to Food in America Theory
If you’re hungry and looking for something to eat… you can put down your smart phone and turn off the navigation system in your…
Theory 104… The Humorous Theory… “One Call, That’s All”
I’ve always admired those with a good sense of humor. Being able to laugh, and especially being able to laugh at yourself is a…
Theory 103… The Weirdness Theory
There are a lot of weird things you can see on this planet. Sure, there’s some unusual physical and geological attractions (Bryce Canyon and…
Theory 102… The Retraction Theory
In this era of social media people say things they occasionally regret. It’s so easy these days to spout off…. then just revoke everything…
Theory 101… The Hard Wired Theory
I believer that each of us is HARDWIRED at an early age. No… not with everything single trait… but it’s amazing the tendencies we…
Theory 100… The Big Mess Up Theory
Remember John Edwards… the aspiring politician with the expensive haircut? All politics aside… I had a theory about him… I never posted it… but…
Theory 99… If a Tree Falls In The Woods…
There’s an old riddle… “If a tree falls in the woods, and nobody is there to hear it… did it make a sound?” If…
Theory 98… Rewriting History
Funny how we rewrite history in our own minds. Whether it’s in business, or (most often) in our personal lives… I’ve come to believe…
Theory 97… The Bakery Fresh Theory
Funny how some words have very different meanings to different people. I’m thinking particularly about words like “FRESH” or “LIKE NEW” what do they…
Theory 96… The Ironic Theory
Yesterday morning Laura and I took the kids down to the Juvenile Diabetes Walkathon at Wheeler farm. We had a good time and it…
Theory 95… The Toaster Strudel Theory
Quick lesson my son… You’re only two… I love you with all my heart … and I’m not going to FORCE you to eat…
Theory 94… The Good Villain Theory
Over the past week or so… my wife and I have watched 5 of the 6 Rocky movies. Yep… summertime TV is pretty bland……
Theory 93… Politicians and Parades
Why are politicians always in parades? Seriously… how did the two become connected… and whose idea was it? Does anyone really get excited about…
Theory 92… The Slow Motion Theory
I love the NBA playoffs… every year Laura and I watch the playoffs… every year our team, the Utah Jazz, get eliminated… and every…