This blog presents the ideas and creative thinking of some of Utah's talented older adult writers. Their submissions are to inform and entertain, not to present policy or opinion positions of the Utah Commission on Aging. Enjoy.
On the heels of the big NBA Allstar Weekend, it seems appropriate to address a love/hate relationship I have with tourism. Hate is a bit strong. It’s mostly a love affair, but there’s another side that I can’t ignore. To begin with, I’ve been involved in promoting travel to our state since the late 70’s when I was in the advertising agency world.
On the calendar, it says July 4th is Independence Day. To me, every day is a day to celebrate our independence and freedom.
Yeah, I know, Spring is staring us in the face, and we’re coming out of a long dark winter full of isolation, social distancing and Covid 19. But this winter story bears revisiting. It’s full of inspiration, ingenuity and just plain fun.
If you’re going to make resolutions, go for quality, not quantity. I don’t make a lot of resolutions…because I don’t do anything with them. They sit there waiting for me to do something. This year, I’m going to make just one: take better care of myself.
Covid 19 has turned the world upside down, including the world of sports. Here are some things to do if your college team isn’t playing this fall.