Salt Lake Tribune Columns

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Text-messaging while driving exacts a terrible toll
Teenage stupidity kills a good woman
August 10, 2008

My cancer year taught me how lucky I really am
One year after my breast cancer diagnosis
July 20, 2008

Gays' struggle to wed echoes interracial unions
Let's not stand in the way of love
June 16, 2008

After hijacking the country for almost eight years, Bush is finally irrelevant
There are two versions of this piece - this is the one that mistakenly ran in the Trib
May 28, 2008

This is the hijacking one that should have run

We can encourage businesses to do the right thing
Who gets the money for the handmade goods you buy?
May 4, 2008

Overcoming the bigotry inside myself
Or trying to . . .
April 13, 2008

The passing of a beloved pet brings back bitter-sweet memories
Our little dog Cinco died this week
March 16, 2008

Feminist's dilemma: Why I'm not voting for Hillary
Utah's first primary caused me to take up wrestling
February 24, 2008

Picture told the ugly story of Utah's cultural divide better than words
State Senator Chris Buttars doesn't reflect well on Utah
February 17, 2008

Let's end this useless grudge we have against Cuba
I wish we were friendlier neighbors
December 16, 2007

Lending a hand to runaway and homeless youths
Luckily, there are professionals who know what to do
November 18, 2007

A soft purple gift of love, faith and healing wishes
A surprise brings childhood memories and respect for church women
October 14, 2007

Meet Grecia, an everyday hero
Hispanic Awareness Month - dedicated student, darling girl
September 30, 2007

The hand in the dark that matters the most
People are so nice
August 26, 2007

Fear, hope and humor in the face of cancer
The surprise of getting cancer
July 22, 2007

Fourth of July fruit salad: Apples, oranges and sour grapes
Bush's gift to Libby threatens to overshadow America's greatness
July 8, 2007

What message should go up in all Utah classrooms?
We the People make a few suggestions
June 17, 2007

Farewell to the peace movement's imperfect heroine
I'm impressed when people know when to go
June 10, 2007

How do you say, "I'm sorry about George Bush" in Italian?
Travel brings home concerns about the president
May 20, 2007

Upload a virtual toast to the men and women in uniform
Soldiers can have a cold one on you
May 6, 2007

Give me a line item veto on how my taxes are spent
Thinking of dim sum
April 22, 2007

The Poindexter and the peacenik - 20 years together
Happy Anniversary to a very sweet man
April 8, 2007

A hero to all who care about justice
Cesar Chavez: ¡presente!
March 25, 2007

Thank you, Matilda: Honoring a women's rights pioneer
Two friends, one speech
March 11, 2007

A lot of people gave their all to nuke Divine Strake
Divine Strake is dead . . . for now
February 25, 2007

Three women, one message, written on hands and bodies
Women bear the scars of war and say, "No more."
February 11, 2007

Gov. Huntsman gives the people a voice in Divine Strake
Finally, we hear one another
January 28, 2007

Let's band together and put an end to this Divine madness
The Divine Strake public information session was not that public
January 14, 2007

Raise a toast to democracy
Drinking Liberally - with some nice people
December 31, 2006

Sometimes I just need a break from all the Utah-ness
Our trip to San Francisco
December 17, 2006

For a few measly dollars you can change people's lives
Lend a little money - change a life
December 3, 2006

Bush's evil twin is not gone, he's just in hiding
I know it's only for a fleeting moment, but strange words are coming out of our president
November 19, 2006

It's autumn, sure, but don't close all the windows
Making an effort to accept the new
November 5, 2006

From Vietnam to Iraq: When will they ever learn?
WAR IS OVER - if you want it
October 22, 2006

Nearing 90, Watler Cronkite is still telling it like it is
A Cabinet-level U.S. Department of Peace - what a great idea
September 18, 2006

Lately something has come between America and me
We could all use some good advice right now
September 2, 2006

I will be there protesting President Bush's war
It's my duty to stand up for my country
August 27, 2006

Let Cubans control their own political destiny
A day in Havana with Cuban journalists - Cubans are ready to decide their own future
August 6, 2006

Signing off on a constitutional crisis
President Bush says "just kidding" with his signing statements
July 30, 2006

Small misfortune reminds us how lucky we are
Chris broke his leg and the hospital nearly killed us
July 16, 2006

Al Gore and my inconvenient birthday rose
Global warming is real and I can prove it
June 18, 2006

Pride Day is a celebration of how far we've come
Times have changed - but there's more road to travel
June 4, 2006

Remembering the original meaning of Mother's Day
My loyalties were divided on Mother's Day: family party, White House protest
May 21, 2006

There is nothing divine about a bomb test
The Bush Administration is confused about what is holy
May 7, 2006

Upholding the Statue of Liberty's Promise
Young Latino friends talk about immigration
April 16, 2006

Tuberculosis didn't die with my grandfather
We have a chance to eradicate this terrible disease
March 26, 2006

Fighting hate with love: Utah finally does the right thing
How do we show disapproval when people hate?
March 19, 2006

Impoverished women can get your goat
International Women's Day - what are women's lives like?
March 5, 2006

Utah's Democratic legislators deserve our appreciation
Hats off to those who face daily hopelessness
February 26, 2006

U2 is more than a band; it is a voice for peace and justice
Being a pop star is fine, but caring about the world is so cool
February 12, 2006

Learning how to respect all places of worship
My friend Kathryn works to preserve churches of all kinds
January 29, 2006

Paying tribute to those who work for peace and justice
We lost a lot of good people in 2005; let's tell their stories
January 8, 2006

Every couple has to decide how, or if, to celebrate Christmas
Over time we've developed our own holiday traditions
December 18, 2005

Don't pass up chance to recreate history
A great-grandson takes a trip down the River of Doubt in Brazil
December 4, 2005

Bush people have cranked up the ol' fog machine
People with questions about the way we got into war are being inundated with fog
November 20, 2005

Heroin steals young lives
Heroin can take everything from you - and devastate your friends and family
November 13, 2005

What is a refugee? Art can explain
No matter what we call them, people all over the world are in terrible transition and Sebastiao Salgado has documented many of their struggles
November 6, 2005

Confronting breast cancer - personal and public stories
This brutal disease is still threatening good women like Jules - a dear friend who keeps going
October 16, 2005

Salt Lake peace rally ends with people spouting hatred
It was a great day for peace people in Salt Lake City - until interlopers arrived
October 2, 2005

Don't like military targeting kids? Opt out of recruiting
Want to keep the military recruiter our of your mailbox? Here's how
September 25, 2005

An unlikely Rotarian looks at the club on its 100th
Rotary Club is pretty cool - who knew?
September 11, 2005

Rodeo teaches diversity appreciation, pardner
A not-entirely voluntary visit to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo
September 4, 2005

Shame on Sen. Hatch for his 'nutcake' insult
Utah's peaceful anti-war protest causes Sen. Hatch to lose his manners
August 28, 2005

Hiroshima warning: We all must work for peace
Remembering Dr. Pete Scoville
August 7, 2005

Is the 'intolerance boot' now on the other foot?
A report from the Mormon/Non-Mormon "Great Divide"
July 25, 2005

America: A nation as big and complex as the human spirit
Our founders left a lot of things open to interpretation
July 3, 2005

World poverty can be overcome through the actions of good people
If we act, Bush and other G-8 leaders might end poverty for Africa
June 26, 2005

Honor the displaced on World Refugee Day
People from Sudan and other places faced horrific challenges; now they find new homes among us
June 19, 2005

Our lives become richer when public speakers share their stories
Their hearts pound, their hands shake, their words are important
June 12, 2005

They also serve who stand for peace
It's Memorial Day - Let's salute peacemakers, too
May 29, 2005

Kids teach us a lesson in Holocaust remembrance
How many is six million - or 11 million? An amazing lesson
May 5, 2005

Reclaim your life, join the great television turnoff
Skip TV for a week and see what the world holds for you
April 24, 2005

Am I still a daughter now that Millie is gone?
My journey to take my mom's ashes to her final resting place
April 10, 2005

Democracy in action: A dispatch from the front line
Protesting President Bush during his visit to Tucson
March 27, 2005

Seuss' politics would not, could not be put in a box
Dr. Seuss's biography reveals a lot about his politics
March 4, 2005

Tutors teach themselves, too
My sixth-grader friend Hugo teaches me a lot
February 27, 2005

Kids can teach adults, in life and film
There's hope for the world after meeting youthful film subjects at Sundance Film Festival - Shelby Knox, Terrence Fisher, and Daniel Howard
January 30, 2005

Inauguration already? I'm still apologizing for the election
After Geroge W. Bush's reelection, sorryeverybody.com becomes a place for people to mourn and apologize to the world - and the world writes back
January 16, 2005

Granni's gifts of love
My grandma, Ida Mae Guy gave me her diamond ring. I've skipped motherhood - where will the ring go next?
December 26, 2004

Nobel prize winner finds a novel way to work for peace
Nobel Peace Prize expands to include environmental heroine Wangari Maathai
December 19, 2004

It's Thanksgiving and everyone's invited
Our annual Thanksgiving celebration
November 25, 2004

I'll keep my Trib, in spite of that editorial
My newspaper, The Salt Lake Tribune, endorses President Bush for reelection - I'm going to be sick!
October 31, 2004

The political weather report: It's nasty out there
Mourning the loss of civilized, respectful dialogue
October 17, 2004

It was what the Carters left behind that spoke most eloquently
My friends' unforgettable morning with President Carter and Rosalynn Carter
October 3, 2004

A sign of racism in my Salt Lake neighborhood
The collision of hateful messages and the first amendment
September 26, 2004

Living and laughing in the face of a dread disease
My friend Jean has proven that she can laugh at anything, even her cancer
August 29, 2004

There are at least a thousand ways to say 'Thank you'
I'm on a quest to learn a few words in as many languages as I can
August 15, 2004

Michael Moore's hammer-over-the-head style
Fahrenheit 9/11 may not be 100% fair, but it's sure therapeutic
July 25, 2004

Seattle's new library may be good, but ours is better
How great to not envy a bigger city just this once
July 4, 2004

The mystery in my own back yard
My brush with crime
June 20, 2004

Taking the toll of the funerals in our lives
It's unbelievable the number of young friends we've lost
June 6, 2004

A hands-on lesson in tolerance
L.A.'s Museum of Tolerance is worth the trip - take your kids
May 23, 2004

A day for mothers, those with children and those without
My first mom-less Mother's Day
May 9, 2004

The last, and only bad, chapter of Millie's life is over
On the occasion of my mom's death I'm asking, What can we do to keep the people we love from years of suffering?
April 18, 2004

It's only fair my 'sister' should have a wedding to share
My best girlfriend wants to marry her girlfriend
April 4, 2004

The verdict is in: Jury duty is a rewarding experience
Jury duty is part of the cost of American privilege - you won't be sorry if you serve
March 28, 2004

Thanks for preparing me for this assignment
Thanks to Mr. Durkee and all my other good teachers
February 15, 2004

Some observations of a Utah globe-trotter
Taking a different, less-expensive kind of vacation - the Sundance Film Festival
January 25, 2004

Thoughts on a trip to Cuba 44 years after the revolution
My trip to Havana with a group of Utahns
December 7, 2003

Let me tell you about Millie, now and then
Saying goodbye to my mom, Millie Guy, who is leaving me one cell at a time
September 28, 2003

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