On November 3, 2018, Jennie Taylor’s life changed forever. Her husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed near Kabul by an Afghan soldier that he was training. He was a member of the Utah Army National Guard and the mayor of North Ogden—the first sitting U.S. politician to be killed in action since the Civil War. “I remember thinking, ‘This is going to be public, and I wish I … [Read more...] about How a Military Widow Is Creating Her Own Legacy of Patriotism
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10 Friendship Quotes to Make You Smile
Friendship is a beautiful thing! Here are 10 friendship quotes to celebrate those lifelong friends or those friends who we just feel like we've known all our lives. Thank you to those who help us celebrate the good times and navigate the bad times, to those who are there for us no matter how long it's been since we've actually seen them. You make the world a better … [Read more...] about 10 Friendship Quotes to Make You Smile
Good News Moments of the Week: August 30-September 3
Labor Day weekend is upon us! And what better way to say goodbye to the summer season and welcome the beauty of autumn than with some good news moments to make us smile. In this week's round-up, we have some adorable babies who remind us of the wonders around us, a hilarious cat, and some extra thoughtful neighbors and family members who have gone out of their way to honor … [Read more...] about Good News Moments of the Week: August 30-September 3
Building Up Structures, People, and Communities
With hard work, perseverance, and his own two hands, Glen Yates has built Colt Builders, a successful construction company with several locations across the United States. But his vision is about much more than physical structures—it’s about building up people and improving communities. “Mondays are really no different than a Saturday or Sunday,” says Glen Yates, … [Read more...] about Building Up Structures, People, and Communities
Helping the Homeless to Care for Their Pets
If you find yourself walking around Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City on a Sunday afternoon, you may come across a group of people handing out free supplies for pets and their owners. A nonprofit called Street Dawg Crew of Utah serves pets and pet owners in the homeless community as well as other vulnerable populations such as low-income veterans, domestic violence survivors, and … [Read more...] about Helping the Homeless to Care for Their Pets
