Essays & Editorials
2017
"Low-tech advice for a high-tech world"
Standard-Examiner October 31, 2017, sec. editorial
"Column: The portrait in Ogden's Attic"
Standard-Examiner September 13, 2017, sec. editorial
"What the parable of the river can teach us about SLC's Rio Grande crisis"
Standard-Examiner August 15, 2017, sec. editorial
"The mystery of Ogden's vanishing college graduates"
Standard-Examiner July 11, 2017, sec. editorial
2014
"Preserving holiday memories"
Standard-Examiner December 27, 2014, sec. editorial
"Fifty years ago, 1964 was an eventful year"
Standard-Examiner 21 October 2014, sec. editorial
"An update on Ogden's creative class"
Standard-Examiner 16 September 2014, sec. editorial
"The card that keeps on taking"
Standard-Examiner 15 July 2014, sec. editorial
Standard-Examiner 18 June 2014, sec. editorial
Standard-Examiner 15 April 2014, sec. editorial
Standard-Examiner 18 March 2014, sec. editorial
Standard-Examiner 18 February 2014, sec. editorial
Standard-Examiner 21 January 2014, sec. editorial
2013
"Disappearing conveniences"
Standard-Examiner 18 December 2013, sec. editorial
"Considering rankings that matter"
Standard-Examiner 19 November 2013, sec. editorial
"What is Ogden's creativity quotient?"
Standard-Examiner 15 October 2013, sec. editorial
"Running the numbers since moving to Ogden 30 years ago"
Standard-Examiner 18 September 2013, sec. editorial
"On pleading not guilty and the privilege to be peeved"
Standard-Examiner 16 July 2013, sec. editorial
"The meaning of a city"
Standard-Examiner 18 June 2013, sec. editorial
"All the riches in the world"
Standard-Examiner 21 May 2013, sec. editorial
"Reaching the highest point in the golden years"
Standard-Examiner 16 April 2013, sec. editorial
"The preacher, Pigou and politicians"
Standard-Examiner 19 March 2013, sec. editorial
"The limits of growth"
Standard-Examiner 20 February 2013, sec. editorial
"A Sundance deadbeat"
Standard-Examiner 29 January 2013, sec. editorial
2012
"More than a century of Christmas movies"
Standard-Examiner 19 December 2012, sec. editorial
"A giftless Christmas"
Standard-Examiner 20 November 2012, sec. editorial
"An autumn marathon for entrepreneurs"
Standard-Examiner 16 October 2012, sec. editorial
"Economy needs structural changes"
Standard-Examiner 19 September 2012, sec. editorial
"College towns"
Standard-Examiner 21 August 2012, sec. editorial
"These jobs are going and they ain't coming back"
Standard-Examiner 18 July 2012, sec. editorial
"Pondering productivity"
Standard-Examiner 19 June 2012, sec. editorial
"It's pronounced Wee-ber "
Standard-Examiner 15 May 2012, sec. editorial
"A great first impression"
Standard-Examiner 17 April 2012, sec. editorial
"Looking for the NASCAR candidate"
Standard-Examiner 20 March 2012, sec. editorial
"Free to fail"
Standard-Examiner 21 February 2012, sec. editorial
"Diamonds, water and streetcars"
Standard-Examiner 17 January 2012, sec. editorial
2011
"Miracle on 25th Street"
Standard-Examiner 20 December 2011, sec. editorial
"Libraries evolve to meet changing needs of a new century"
Standard-Examiner 15 November 2011, sec. editorial
"Warren Who?"
Standard-Examiner 18 October 2011, sec. editorial
"Running from science"
Standard-Examiner 20 September 2011, sec. editorial
"Dollars and percents"
Standard-Examiner 16 August 2011, sec. editorial
"A quiet debate"
Standard-Examiner 17 July 2011, sec. editorial
"Hiring and firing the hired help"
Standard-Examiner 22 June 2011, sec. editorial
"A parable for the Class of 2011"
Standard-Examiner 17 May 2011, sec. editorial
"From Kaysville to Kenya"
Standard-Examiner 19 April 2011, sec. editorial
"Art and death in Ogden"
Standard-Examiner 15 March 2011, sec. editorial
"Different memories of a classic game"
Standard-Examiner 15 February 2011, sec. editorial
"What are you forwarding?"
Standard-Examiner 18 January 2011, sec. editorial
2010
"In memoriam"
Standard-Examiner 21 December 2010, sec. editorial
"Striving for less"
Standard-Examiner 16 November 2010, sec. editorial
"Waiting for the streetcar"
Standard-Examiner 19 October 2010, sec. editorial
"To a job well done"
Standard-Examiner 21 September 2010, sec. editorial
"The list and private information"
Standard-Examiner 17 August 2010, sec. editorial
"'Sprechen Sie Deutsch?'"
Standard-Examiner 20 July 2010, sec. editorial
"Learning from Achilles as well as Pythagorus"
Standard-Examiner 15 June 2010, sec. editorial
"'Colossus' was a 'prophet'"
Standard-Examiner 18 May 2010, sec. editorial
"The few, the happy few"
Standard-Examiner 20 April 2010, sec. editorial
"Losing memorably"
Standard-Examiner 16 March 2010, sec. editorial
"Providing leadership and leaders"
Standard-Examiner 16 February 2010, sec. editorial
"WSU's innovative programs help students succeed in college"
Standard-Examiner 19 January 2010, sec. editorial
2009
"If only in your dreams"
Standard-Examiner 15 December 2009, sec. editorial
"Some views on views"
Standard-Examiner 17 November 2009, sec. editorial
"Ogden's first ski competition"
Standard-Examiner 20 October 2009, sec. editorial
"A simple idea that works"
Standard-Examiner 15 September 2009, sec. editorial
"Do your math"
Standard-Examiner 19 August 2009, sec. editorial
"A model for President Obama"
Standard-Examiner 21 July 2009, sec. editorial
"A note of gratitude"
Standard-Examiner 16 June 2009, sec. editorial
"Of influenzas and financial crises: three lessons"
Standard-Examiner 19 May 2009, sec. editorial
"Utah is changing in demographics"
Standard-Examiner 21 April 2009, sec. editorial
"Be careful what you wish for"
Standard-Examiner 17 March 2009, sec. editorial
"Steal a little or steal a lot"
Standard-Examiner 17 February 2009, sec. editorial
"The least sporting sport"
Standard-Examiner 20 January 2009, sec. editorial
2008
"We live today in a metro Utah"
Standard-Examiner 16 December 2008, sec. editorial
"To follow the herd or not to follow the herd"
Standard-Examiner 18 November 2008, sec. editorial
"We need to stop digging and tighten our belts"
Standard-Examiner 21 October 2008, sec. editorial
"We should focus on a candidate's knowledge and ability"
Standard-Examiner 23 September 2008, sec. editorial
"Have you read anything good lately?"
Standard-Examiner 26 August 2008, sec. editorial
"Pausing to consider how others see Junction City"
Standard-Examiner 29 July 2008, sec. editorial
"Paying the high price for gasoline?"
Standard-Examiner 1 July 2008, sec. editorial
"Puffery versus fraud on the political campaign trail"
Standard-Examiner 3 June 2008, sec. editorial
"Whenever you need to go somewhere, consider walking"
Standard-Examiner 6 May 2008, sec. editorial
"There is satisfaction in finishing the race"
Standard-Examiner 8 April 2008, sec. editorial
"Don't fence out the most talented"
Standard-Examiner 11 March 2008, sec. editorial
"Are you an ant or a grasshopper?"
Standard-Examiner 12 February 2008, sec. editorial
"Save me my favorite seat"
Standard-Examiner 15 January 2008, sec. editorial
2007
"There are many diamond anniversaries"
Standard-Examiner 18 December 2007, sec. editorial
"There are many places in downtown Ogden to shop and spend cash"
Standard-Examiner 20 November 2007, sec. editorial
"Dreams of returning to the past can take troublesome turns"
Standard-Examiner 24 October 2007, sec. editorial
"Thinking about charity and charitable Utahns"
Standard-Examiner 25 September 2007, sec. editorial
"Weber State University positioned to meet the needs of its students"
Standard-Examiner 28 August 2007, sec. editorial
"Outdoor concerts are a cure for the summertime blues"
Standard-Examiner 31 July 2007, sec. editorial
"School vouchers - the origin of an idea"
Standard-Examiner 3 July 2007, sec. editorial
"The best commencement speech you will never hear"
Standard-Examiner 5 June 2007, sec. editorial
"Too many exploit tragic events in the rush to make money"
Standard-Examiner 15 May 2007, sec. editorial
"Hit the ground running"
Standard-Examiner 17 April 2007, sec. editorial
"Discovering and rediscovering the Top of Utah"
Standard-Examiner 20 March 2007, sec. editorial
"For one brief moment in time, Fat Tuesday was in Ogden"
Standard-Examiner 20 February 2007, sec. editorial
"The lure of high wages-for most it takes a college education"
Standard-Examiner 23 January 2007, sec. editorial
2006
"A hometown boy: ignored"
Standard-Examiner 26 December 2006, sec. editorial
"A penny for your informed thoughts"
Standard-Examiner 28 November 2006, sec. editorial
"World's largest retailer doing good via greed"
Standard-Examiner 31 October 2006, sec. editorial
"Looking for leaders in a world of venomous politics"
Standard-Examiner 3 October 2006, sec. editorial
"Building a foundation of bricks, steel and brains"
Standard-Examiner 5 September 2006, sec. editorial
"Weber County: A tale of two economies"
Standard-Examiner 13 August 2006, sec. editorial
"Beware of tempting e-mail offers and promises"
Standard-Examiner 11 July 2006, sec. editorial
"Being blessed with a loving father beats winning any lottery"
Standard-Examiner 13 June 2006, sec. editorial
"Hiking across the centuries along Ogden's East Bench"
Standard-Examiner 16 May 2006, sec. editorial
"Top of Utah needs more civilized, civic conversations"
Standard-Examiner 18 April 2006, sec. editorial
"Lessons we can take from Farnsworth 100 years after his birth"
Standard-Examiner 21 March 2006, sec. editorial
"A bridge to a new world helped by man who was given a chance"
Standard-Examiner 21 February 2006, sec. editorial
"In economic strategies don't forget to attract creative individuals"
Standard-Examiner 24 January 2006, sec. editorial
2005
"Earnings increase with education"
Standard-Examiner 15 December 2005, sec. editorial