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Dialogue Leader: Pat Bagley Thanks to Doug Smith from our group for suggesting Pat and helping arrange his happy appearance.   THE DISCUSSION: Humor helps us look at and understand important issues in ways we may not otherwise. Whether political, religious, or ethic, humor helps shape our culture. And editorial cartoons are some of the most succinct, poignant and powerful forms of humor.  ABOUT PAT: Pat Bagley has been the editorial cartoonist for The Salt Lake Tribune for over 34 years. He is syndicated and his cartoons appear in over 800 newspapers. He attended BYU and served a mission to Bolivia. Today he describes himself today as "Mormon Emeritus." STUFF TO CHEW ON: Pat didn't give me anything to post so below is what I dug up. Thanks a lot Pat! Comedy and Democracy:  The Role of Humor in Social Justice Drawing on Humor for Change Anatomy of a New Yorker Cartoon Some of Pat's cartoons  About Pat

Dialogue Leader:  Britta Nelson   Our own Kathryn Peterson arranged for this topic and speaker. Thanks Kat! There are few things in life that effect us more in the present and future than what we eat.  THE DISCUSSION: No matter how you dice it, chop it, chew it or bite it, the fact remains: your relationship to food has been the longest one you’ve actually been able to sustain. But that’s the thing: what does sustaining your relationship with food mean?  Britta Nelson, a certified health and wellness coach, delves into personal territory as she explores the many ways we relate to food — the thing that sustains us and brings some of our richest, most delicious pleasures. She’ll also share how to get the biggest bang for your nutritional buck, including how to make time for Vitamin P(leasure), Vitamin A(wareness) and Vitamin O(xygen), which can foster a healthier relationship to food, sans therapist. ABOUT BRITTA: Growing up, I watched my health-n...

Dialogue Leaders:  Allison Pond and Matt Brown I am delighted that Allison and Matt, two of our own esteemed and appreciated Think Again members will be presenting on this extremely important topic. Don't miss it! Allison Pond  is the editor of the Deseret News National Edition. She previously worked for the Pew Research Center on its religion and politics project, including studies of young people and religion, Mormons in the U.S. and evangelical leaders worldwide. She earned a BA in journalism from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University. Matt Brown  is an editor at the Deseret News, where he has worked for more than 20 years as a reporter and editor. He currently edits for the Deseret News National Edition, and previously wrote about faith — how it is lived, how it intersects with society and how current trends affect religious practice — and served as a managing editor in Deseret M...

Discussion Leader: Camille Thorpe Please take note of the date and time and dinner:  Thursday, May 22, 6:30 pm. Potluck Dinner I apologize this notice is coming out so late. Due to a conflict our speaker for May had to cancel. When I reached out to some members of our group—like Kat, Marcus, and Camille—they came forward with some wonderful possibilities and suggestions. Thank you! It worked out that Camille could present this month. I moved the date partly to accommodate her and partly for other reasons.  Camille offered to lead a discussion on gratitude. In conjunction she had a brilliant idea: a potluck of gratitude for Mark and Elizabeth for hosting our groups so warmly and faithfully each month—that's nearly every other week for 52 weeks out of the year. And serving us the best free gelato this side of the universe every time. Now there's something to be grateful for. Camille is intelligent, articulate, artistic, and has learned from personal experien...

Discussion leader:  Lillian Martino Lillian Martino was born in Ghana, Africa and adopted by a family in the United States at age three. She is now an eighteen-year-old senior attending Wasatch High School in Heber City, Utah and will graduate in May. A lover of soccer, Lillian plays for the Black Diamond Soccer Club in Park City and was recently awarded a scholarship to play for BYU-Hawaii Women’s Soccer team this Fall. Ms. Martino is a driven young woman with a passion for fighting for freedom. She is the founder of Fahodie for Friends , a non-profit organization that combats human trafficking in Ghana. Together with the EPWA, their partnering organization, they operate a safe house in Ghana.   Fahodie for Friends envisions a world where all children have the freedom to achieve their maximum potential through education, hard work, financial independence, and healthy lives. They are working to create a world where the cycle of poverty ends, and the fre...

Follow Up to a remarkable night with Jeff Olsen: Jeff asked that I post the following:  I simply wanted to thank you for including me in your group last night. What beautiful people you all are. I'm so honored to call you my friend. If you would please distribute the info below to the group I would very much appreciate it. I was in such a rush I forgot to bring my books, but in the event anyone is interested at all they can obtain them at the links below. Also, if they care to 'friend' me on Facebook I would welcome anyone from the beautiful group of folks you bring together: Beyond Mile Marker 80: Choosing Joy After Tragic Loss Jeff Olsen Facebook Discussion leader: Jeff Olsen JEFFERY OLSEN is a creative leader, talented mentor, consultant, author and inspirational speaker.
 In 1997, Jeff experienced a horrific automobile accident which inflicted multiple life threatening injuries, including crushing both his legs. His left leg was amputated above the kne...

Dialogue Leaders: Mark and Lorene de St. Aubin Mark de St. Aubin works as an associate professor/lecturer at the College of Social Work at the University of Utah. He teaches a class to graduate students on Grief and Loss, which is always well received by the students because of his interactive approach to teaching. Mark also has a private practice dealing with those who have complicated grief issues. He has also spent many years studying and practicing meditation and mindfulness. Lorene de St. Aubin has worked as a Chaplain in a hospital setting as well as in hospice. She received her training in Clinical Pastoral Education from St. Mark's Hospital. Lorene is also an accomplished artist and custom typographer. Both Mark and Lorene are also talented musicians, gardeners, and know how to live artfully. (Can I just say these two are dear friends of mine and some of the deepest, most thoughtful--and thought provoking, genuine people I know. And they know this subject wel...