History, Holidays, Music, Patriotic, Provo History, Society

Pioneer Day in Utah – ‘Oh Beautiful for Pilgrim Feet

Oh beautiful for pilgrim feet Whose stern impassioned stress A thoroughfare of freedom beat Across the wilderness These words from the second stanza of Katherine Lee Bates’ patriotic song “America the Beautiful” seem to catch the pulse and beat and spirit of the pioneers of this country’s frontiers. Miss Bates, a native of Massachusetts and late… Continue reading Pioneer Day in Utah – ‘Oh Beautiful for Pilgrim Feet

BYU, Holidays, Includes Story From Life of NLC, Patriotic, Provo History, Society

Lingering Thoughts of July 4, Bicentennial Events in Valley

A few of many lingering thoughts about the Bicentennial year Independence Day Celebration here: Seems to us an upsweep in patriotism was noticeable – partly attributable to the fanfare of the Bicentennial, but positive whatever the reason. The “Big flag” trend seems to have captured a great deal of attention in Utah and nationally. Tallest… Continue reading Lingering Thoughts of July 4, Bicentennial Events in Valley

Holidays

Perpetuate Yule Spirit

Merry Christmas! This joyous greeting is on many lips today as the Christian world once more commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. A Provoan noted the other day that despite the warm and magical sound of the yuletide greeting it’s hard to get the Christmas spirit this year. This may be true, what with delicate… Continue reading Perpetuate Yule Spirit

Holidays

Time to Count Blessings

Thanksgiving Day! Once again we celebrate this truly American holiday – and don’t ask the question: “What is there to be thankful for?” True, we have problems on the national and international scenes and here at home in Utah. There’s turmoil, global disunity, economic problems. Hatred, crime, and violence are more prevalent than we’d like.… Continue reading Time to Count Blessings

Holidays, Politics

VPs Worthy of Credit, Thanks

In the wake of Presidents’ Day, how about “a few words on the vice presidency”? Sometimes downplayed – or discredited because its prescribed high level duties seem few – the vice presidency has its dignifying features nevertheless. As Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker noted in introducing new Vice President George ‘Bush to an August body… Continue reading VPs Worthy of Credit, Thanks