Writer’s Note: As this article reached completion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that its summer pageants, including the Palmyra Pageant, would be cancelled in 2021 due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the Church said that the Palmyra … [Read more...] about The Mills and the Palmyra Pageant
The President’s Transcriptionist
In the spring of 1972, Linda Lee-Wurdemann’s first encounter with Brigham Young University’s long-serving and recently retired president Ernest L. Wilkinson convinced her she wanted nothing to do with the former president. Born and raised in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Linda … [Read more...] about The President’s Transcriptionist
Narcotics Officer Straddles Two Divergent Lifestyles
Each morning Miguel Torres transforms from a caring church servant to a Philadelphia narcotics officer. His life depends on the transformation. It’s not that he casts aside his humanity or his integrity. Rather, he straps on an air of distrust and of readiness that allows him to … [Read more...] about Narcotics Officer Straddles Two Divergent Lifestyles
From the Olympiad to the Oval
In August 1996 Rustam Sharipov reached the pinnacle of gymnastics standing on an Olympic stage in Atlanta, Georgia to receive his second Gold Medal in as many Olympics. The ceremony capped nearly 20 years of training and competition for Sharipov and represented an achievement few … [Read more...] about From the Olympiad to the Oval
Professional Harpists are Few and Far Between
Harpists performing professionally in the United States are rare – so rare only about 40 harpists make a living as full-time symphony orchestra musicians in the United States. One of them resides in Upper Arlington, Ohio, a suburb the state capital Columbus. Jude Mollenhauer … [Read more...] about Professional Harpists are Few and Far Between