When I think back to my favorite childhood activities, playing with Barbie dolls does not rise to the top of that list. I owned only one Barbie doll that a friend gave to me as a birthday gift. I appreciated my friend's kindness, but truth be told, I never liked the actual doll. This particular... Continue Reading →
Whenever I discover something beautiful that is guaranteed to create joy, I talk about it enthusiastically and consistently to anyone who will listen. Friends have heard me rave about the Intermezzo Chamber Music Series, so my friend Ruth decided to join me for Concert II last Monday to hear for herself what I had described... Continue Reading →
Summer months give us a variety of reasons to celebrate. Warm --- sometimes hot --- temperatures, longer daylight hours, and less rigid routines make each day feel like its own little party. July, in particular, comes alive with holidays and birthdays of family members and friends. My friend Kaleb celebrated his birthday last weekend, so... Continue Reading →
I have visited 3 Cups a handful of times since they opened in 2014. I love coffee and all things related to coffee shop culture, so I was initially ecstatic to have an independent coffee shop close to home. Unfortunately, my first few visits to 3 Cups were disappointing. Their prices were higher than their... Continue Reading →
Summer evenings are made for outdoor dining. Dinner becomes a special occasion in which you slow down, savor the shade and gentle breezes, and watch the sunset while catching up with friends and sharing some of your favorite foods. A friend and I took the opportunity to dine on the patio at Taqueria 27 in... Continue Reading →
Think back to your childhood or teenage years. Did you have a close friend or a first crush whom you have always remembered? Did your lives eventually go in separate directions? Have you sometimes, maybe even often, asked yourself, "What if?" This is the premise of the movie Past Lives. My friend Phaedra highly recommended... Continue Reading →
I discovered the Intermezzo Chamber Music Series during the summer of 2018. I was impressed by the music selections and the quality of performance, so I have made a conscious effort to attend their concerts frequently. Each concert has been a transcendent experience that has introduced me to beautiful music, expertly played. I always leave... Continue Reading →
I saw the French film Rise, titled En Corps in French, at the Broadway theater in downtown Salt Lake City last weekend. True to what other critics have said about the film, it does have a familiar, predictable storyline that offers few surprises. However, the plot provides an effective backdrop for telling a satisfying story... Continue Reading →
I recently traveled with some colleagues to Dallas, Texas for the AVID Summer Institute, an annual conference held in multiple cities around the United States that trains educators to implement the AVID program in their schools. You can read more about the AVID program here. My colleagues and I stayed in comfortable accommodations, and we... Continue Reading →
"A symphony must be like the whole world. It must contain everything." Gustav Mahler The Utah Symphony's performances on May 26-27, 2023 marked the end of an era: Thierry Fischer concluded his 14-year tenure as the organization's Music Director. When the symphony selected Fischer in 2009, they gave him a clear directive and trusted him... Continue Reading →
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