God, country, and family are the core principles I strive to value the most. I’m grateful for the blessings that bring them all together. This is a picture of the LDS Temple in Logan, Utah, in the valley where I live. It’s identical in purpose to the temple around the world wherein sacred covenants are made with God. The temple is also the place where families may be sealed together for time and all eternity not just ’till death. This…
What a great community we live in! North Logan and Hyde Park are striving to understand the best way to provide law enforcement to our communities. It’s a contested issue with strong opinions. I don’t know the best answer. Nor at this point do I have an opinion. I’ve listened to passionate voices on each side. Some are well informed. Others are simply regurgitating information, be it accurate or inaccurate. Look at this crowd tonight at the community meeting. AWESOME!…
This is the week my brother Shane went missing in 2016. We suspect today is the day when he finished his mortal journey and was killed by suicide. It was also his birthday in early April. He would have been 41. That’s Shane in the brown coat with our mother’s arm around him in one of the few pictures we were all together as a family. Today has been a beautiful time to remember. Especially to remember the Gift that no goodbye…
BUILDING WORDS By Les Patterson Our words can build Lift up, create Inspire others And motivate. Words can also Tear down, destroy Discourage one Who could enjoy. A better life If we give heed For they don’t ask For what they need. The choice is ours That which we give Choose to destroy Or help one live. April 15, 2017 Feature Photo by Sorasak on Unsplash Thoughts of inspiration come in many forms, and may be expressed in many ways. The collection of…
Martin Luther King Jr. labored his whole life to change the way we look at each other. In honor today of the 50th Anniversary of his tragic assassination, I share my dream for this beautiful country, beautiful world, and the beautiful people of the human family. I still have a dream that one day this nation, and all nations, will rise up and live out the true meaning of the creed spoken long ago, and memorialized today: “We hold these…
Thoughts of inspiration come in many forms, and may be expressed in many ways. The collection of stories, essays, and poetry shared under Red Edge Perspective represents some of my personal efforts to Gain The Red Edge through creative expression. Today’s message is a poem inspired by the Gift of Easter, and is dedicated to my stalwart example and eternal love as she seeks that comfort offered by the Prince of Peace. Thanks for letting me share. Because of Him, No Goodbye Will Last Forever…
Questions have caused me to ponder The passage of the unheard drops of time Which pondering has inspired These words no longer silent. HIDDEN IN OBSCURITY By Les Patterson She passes As one who stalks nighttime shadows Hidden in the obscurity Of the surrounding unseen world. Invisible Unseen but not unfelt None escape her passage Impactful beyond measure. To shun or embrace The gift is ours Be it blessing or curse Such we are created to choose. Thoughts of inspiration…
Happy Friday the 13th! I know, it’s not Friday. But it is the 13th. The 13th of March specifically. And that’s reason enough to celebrate. But first a story. Friday the 13th has been my lucky day for as long as I can remember. And 13 is my lucky number. It all started with my first reading of “The Black Stallion” by Walter Farley. In the story, Alec Ramsey befriends and tames a wild Arabian stallion on a desert island…
I share with you this poem I wrote for Elisa as we celebrate today our 29th anniversary. Isn’t she most beautiful! I’m grateful she chooses to continually see my potential. Love you sweetheart! JOURNEY OF TWO SOULS Two unique people Walking separately Along the path of life. My eye catches yours And yours catches mine Hearts ignite afire. Two become as one No longer alone The journey to walk. Days, months, and the years Sorrows, challenges Outweighed by the joys….
I pledge allegiance to the flag of United States of America… The Pledge of Allegiance is a sacred oath, representing the best ideals of our country. And the best blood of our country. Today, it’ll be my honor to accept an invitation to lead the Pledge of Allegiance before the State of Utah House of Representatives. The invitation came via Rep. Kim Fitzpatrick Coleman. She is given the opportunity once in her elected two-year term to invite someone to offer…