Springville: 66.9°FWhich Disney character are you?
When my oldest daughter was two or three years old, her favorite Disney character was Goofy. So, to make her happy, I started developing a…
Author: Joseph Capell
Joe Capell is a husband and the father of four children. When not herding the kids or working, he enjoys writing funny-ish things for the amusement of others. He’s also fond of naps and eating ice cream with his wife.
How to (Poorly) Prepare for the Apocalypse
The other day, the power went out for about eight hours. It was only eight hours. It wasn’t the end of the world. It shouldn’t…
I Think I’m Getting Old
How old? I’m so old that if I wanted to watch television, I had to stand up, walk across the room, and pull on a…
Love: What Exactly Is That?
It’s February! That means Valentine’s Day is here, and love is in the air. But what, exactly, is love? That’s a question that has been…
Maybe 2025 Will Be a Good Year After All
In these troubling times, it’s pretty easy to look at the news and see nothing but gloom, doom, and contention. But, I’m…
Seven Excuses for Not Returning Your Shopping Cart
It really isn’t that difficult to return a shopping cart to the cart return, is it? It’s common courtesy. It takes just a few…
11 Signs You Buy Too Much on Amazon
Amazon Prime is delightful. Almost anything in the world can be delivered to your front door for free* within two days! (*”Free” as long as…
Writer’s Retreat…at the Car Dealership
I’m a writer. I like to write. I like having a nice, quiet place to write. I’m a dad. I like being a dad. I…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Soccer Parent
We signed our kids up for the city soccer league, and they are really enjoying it. And we, as soccer parents, have learned that there…
It Took Me 40 Years to Hike to the Y
I first moved to Utah County forty years ago. I was a skinny, fresh-faced* kid, coming from Idaho to start my freshman year at BYU….