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"Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth."

On January 1, 2010, the estate tax was repealed. But the estate tax is not really dead, only sleeping. As of this date, this is my prognosis on the estate tax.

Last weekend I took 20 young men and 8 adults on a winter campout in the Uintah National Forest in Northern Utah. We rented cross country skis and we carried our gear in backpacks and sleds. We began our trek as the sun set and an enormous full moon began to rise over the horizon. As we ski'd through the forest, we heard coyotes (and possibly wolves) howling in the distance. We traveled six miles, and the final mile was a steep climb, in soft snow, pulling heavy sleds. At times I wondered if I had made the right choice. It certainly would have been safer and easier to stay in my comfort zone at home. But in the end, I realized that the risks were well worth the rewards. I will forever cherish the friendships I enjoyed on this adventure, the brightness of the moon on the snow, the stark shadows, the erie sounds of wild animals in their natural habitat, the vitality of working my muscles and lungs in the cold fresh air, and the silence and peace of a natural setting far removed from city lights, pollution, or man made noise of any kind.

If you are looking to benefit from all the best laws, you might consider living in Florida, shopping in Oregon, forming your corporation in Delaware, forming your LLCs in Alaska, and forming your trusts in Nevada.

Two summers ago, we spent a week on a beautiful lake called Sand Hollow. This lake has huge sandy beaches, crystal clear water, warm temperatures, and stunning views. I was really excited to do alot of water skiing, but I knew that windy weather could play havoc with my plans. In order to hedge our bets, I brought along a catamaran sailboat. Sailing is great fun, but if the wind won't blow, sitting on a sailboat is beyond boredom. Having both the skiboat and the sailboat turned out to be the perfect combination; because when the weather was calm, we ski'd the glass, and when the weather was windy, we had a blast with the sailboat.

I am an amateur outdoor photographer. To me, photography is all about capturing the opportunities when they come and before they leave To get the perfect photo, you simply have to be in the right place at the right time Consider the following photos:

I have been to these places many times when the colors weren’t as brilliant, or the water wasn’t flowing, or the light wasn’t just right These photos are as good as they are because I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time.

Gooseberry Mesa is the greatest mountain bike trail on earth The trail involves sweet single track, endless slick rock playground, and breathtaking views If you look east, you see the imposing cliffs of Zion National Park If you ride along the south or north edges of the mesa, the trail skirts sheer cliffs dropping hundreds if not thousands of feet to the valley floor At the end of the mesa is a narrow neck of rock, forty feet wide with a trail down the middle and cliffs on both sides Finally, the rock ends with sheer cliffs dropping off in front of you and on both sides A trip to Gooseberry Mesa is exhilarating, and refreshing to the soul.