Posts by Calvert F Cazier, PhD, MPH
Can the Leopard Change His Spots?
In the genus Panthera there are four big cats – the tiger, the lion, the jaguar, and the leopard who is easily recognizable because he is covered with spots. Of these four big cats the leopard has the distinction of being the smallest but endowed with certain survival skills such as speed, stealth, and…
Read MoreOh, No! I Need a New Barber
Three years ago a life changing experience created many personal challenges. I had to find a new barber. This thought nearly caused me to just shave my head. I was devastated the day he told me he could no longer cut my hair. He had been cutting it since I was a baby. He…
Read MoreOne, Two Tango
In early 1967, I was living in Taranto, Italy with a friend from France. We were roommates for approximately six months before he was transferred. We lost contact with each other and I didn’t see him again until 2014 when I learned we were living in the same city. When we reconnected I learned…
Read MoreTeenagers saving the world: ‘Allegiant’ continues trend of ‘hero narrative’ in young adult fiction
This article was posted on Deseret News, Thursday March 17, 2016, and features Anne Evans-Cazier. By Alexandria Ramirez For the Deseret News Published: Thursday, March 17 2016 5:40 p.m. MDT “Allegiant” will debut in theaters Friday. Books such as the Divergent series embody the characteristics of the modern teenager and portray teens saving the world,…
Read MoreSmall Black Spot
Some time ago I heard a story of a well-respected economist who gave a speech to a group of business people. Her topic was, “How to keep your business profitable during a recession”. At the beginning of her presentation she showed a large poster with a small black spot on it. She asked a…
Read MoreScrap Of Paper
Recently I found a scrap of paper on which I had written, “It’s always darkest just before they turn on the lights.” I don’t know where it came from but I thought it might have a deep philosophical meaning to share with parents. As I considered its message many memories were awakened involving several…
Read MoreBecause He Has Tourette Syndrome
I have known several parents who made excuses for their children, mistakenly thinking they were helping them. Several years ago a principal at a local junior high told me about a boy in his school who was struggling with self-esteem issues, but really wanted to be the student who made the morning announcements over the PA system. After…
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