First date with Mrs. Holland
My first date with Paige was lunch at Magelby’s restaurant in Provo. I was two hours late. Long story. The gist of it is as follows. My brother who was seven years younger than I had had his wedding reception the night before. Every family-friend and relative I had, came…
The Bloody Origin of Valentine’s Day
Love conquers all, even Claudius the Cruel. Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is presumed to be the result of the reign of Emperor Claudius II of Rome, also known as Claudius the Cruel. His nickname is derived from his tendency toward building enormous armies and…
“How do I love thee, let me count the ways…”
For as long as there has been an accounting of history, there have been tales of love. Often the stories that have survived are of magnificent proportion. These stories were of kings falling for commoners or prophets working half a lifetime to be granted the hand of their…
