Why I Chose to go on a Mission
Dear Cultural Hall, Hey there sweet folks! This week I wanted to share with you the reason I chose to go on a mission. I've been a member of the church my whole life, and I have always had a…
Richie TJune 5, 2012
Mike Winder Ep. 43 The Cultural Hall
Mike Winder, Mayor of West Valley, son of a dairy dynasty, and perhaps future Mayor of Salt Lake County, is an author and a family man. Mike Winder came under a little fire for a scandal where he wrote news…
Richie TJune 3, 2012
Snackrament
Really, Sacrament Meeting is only 60-75 minutes in length. Do we really need all the food? Apparently, yes. Especially if you’ve got kids. One of my favorite Sacrament Meeting stories comes from my friend Sally. When her (now teenaged) daughter…
Richie TMay 30, 2012
Third Date, Now What?
There's a disturbance in the force. Something about tonight is...different. I look from my overflowing buffet plate to my date sitting across the table from me. What is it? Did she dye her hair? Maybe she whitened her teeth? Is…
Richie TMay 28, 2012
Kendall Wilcox Ep. 42 The Cultural Hall
It gets better. It has to. Kendall Wilcox used to teach at BYU..he doesn't anymore. Kendall is openly gay, came to the edge of his life and made the choice to keep living. You are empowered once you make the…
Richie TMay 25, 2012
Meet Sister Tobias!
Dear Cultural Hall, WAHOO!! I can't believe this day is finally here!Today is probably the most anticipated day of my whole life! I am about to receive my endowments to serve in the Iowa, Des Moines Mission. I don't know…
Richie TMay 24, 2012
Plantingpalooza Reality Check
Carli's garden shadow Oooh! It’s that time of year when everyone wants to slip their green thumbs into some gardening gloves. Can I plant yet? Yes? Great. I’ll plant six tomatoes, three varieties. Three summer squash. Three winter squash. Two…
Richie TMay 21, 2012
Reno Mahe Ep. 41 The Cultural Hall
Reno Mahe...I remember hearing the most amazing stories about him when I was in high school. My high school football and basketball team suffered at the hand of his perfected physicality(I went to rival Hillcrest High School). Reno played football…
Richie TMay 19, 2012
Mormons And Their Filthy Mouths
Ah yes, Mormons. We don't drink or smoke, we substitute caffeine for coffee (still trying to figure that one out), we avoid 'R' movies (but religiously watch Sex In the City and The Walking Dead), our women fantasize about being…
Richie TMay 17, 2012
Easy Cobbler and Ice Cream
Spread dry cake mix on top. Evenly space slices of butter on top. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until filling is bubbling up through a golden brown crust on top.Cool a little before serving so the filling doesn't burn tongue. Serve…
Richie TMay 16, 2012