My name is Jim, and I am a simple man who enjoys the finer things in life. These include:
The hottest of sauces
Vegan food
Cooking
Board games
Whiskey
Scary stories
Empty deserts
Faithful friends
Historical curiosities
Bizarre travel destinations
Like every other human on this planet, I've also got a whole mess of opinions and beliefs (though I am trying to cut back). Some of the more important ones:
I believe that "why?" is ALWAYS a more important question than "how?"
I believe that Black Lives Matter.
I believe in compassion, empathy, wisdom, and reason.
I believe in the power of kindness and letting it serve as a driver for how you treat other people, animals, and the planet.
I believe that information literacy is critical for anyone living in the information age.
I believe that it is always better (and harder) to build up than tear down.
I believe that laws and justice only sometimes intersect, and that we have a lot of work ahead in bringing them into alignment.
I believe we are all lucky passengers on Spaceship Earth for this wildly beautiful minute, and moments that fail to promote singing, dancing, laughing, and loving (for ALL us) are moments wasted. This website is an attempted extension of that.
Let's see, what else? By day I am a dedicated public servant at the Utah State Archives and Records Service and coordinator of the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board. I also spend time chairing my city’s (award winning) Historic Committee (please check out our digital archive!).
However, my most important job is husband to one amazing lady and dad to two ludicrously great kiddos, one grumpy dog, and one evil cat. We call Utah home. It is a bizarre, beautiful, and befuddling place.
Your patronage is very much appreciated. If you find something that strikes your fancy please don't hesitate to hit the contact button below and get in touch. I would love to connect and hear from you. Cheers!
