Dian’s Life & Stories
Chapter 8: Brighton Camp
The following summer, I was seventeen, which meant I was [...]
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Cultivating a Manageable Garden for Busy Lives There is [...]
Remembering Favorite Christmases
When I stop to reflect upon my favorite Christmases, they [...]
The Biggest Adventures in Life is to Follow Your Dreams
I learned from a sightless eighty-two-year-old man on the top [...]
Machine Sewn Swimming Pool
My father was a forest ranger, and my brothers [...]
The Ultimate Bike Adventure: My RAGBRAI Experience and How Group Activities Make Exercise Fun
A Moving Adventure Across Iowa This past week there [...]
Chapter 7: Moving to the Big City
In 1957, just after I had finished sixth grade, our [...]
The Golden Age of TV
These photos are from a unique and special time. It [...]
Learning in New Ways
A Rocky Start to Learning For someone who did [...]
Coloring Outside the Lines
If you know me well, you know I have [...]
Chapter Five: The Ranger Kid Goes to School
The end of summer meant the start of school. Attending [...]
Looking for the Rising Sun
As I have talked to many of my family and [...]
Johnny Carson with Dian Thomas June, 1975
“Hereeeee’s Johnny!” I never dreamed that I would [...]
Permanent Weight Loss
Permanent weight-loss is not a diet, it is a [...]
Utah Leads the World in Senior Games
It seems like I have heard about the Huntsman Senior [...]
Chapter Two: Life at the Baker Ranger Station
When I was growing up in [...]
Inspiring Weight Loss Journeys: Steve’s 90-Pound Transformation and Healthy Pancake Tips
Since I have lost over 100 pounds and have [...]
Fair Brings Kids and Family Together
After writing an article last month about day adventures I [...]
Flavorful and Weight-Loss-Friendly Products That Make Healthy Eating Enjoyable
One of the things that has helped me lose [...]
Adventure in the Dreaded Middle Seat of a Plane
On March 12, 1992, I boarded a plane that was [...]
How “Educated Worms” Taught Me the Value of Creativity and Perseverance
The Spark of Ambition When I was nine, my [...]
Why is a Newspaper Article is Better Than Advertising?
You may not have thought about advertising from this [...]
An Appearance with Johnny Carson Changes Your Life
On June 4, 1975, I made a 13-minute appearance on [...]
Behind the Scenes in Television Nov. 19, 2014
I was blessed to have the opportunity to work [...]
The Story Behind Today’s Tips for Easy Living
As I open one of the last boxes of Today’s [...]
Interviewing President Reagan
When I look back on my life for memorable [...]
Chapter Four: Adventures Beyond the Ranger Station
Hyland Hotel Kathleen Summers, born just two and a half [...]
Seeking Excitement on Wheels
I had a bike almost before I could push the [...]
Tracing My Ancestral Roots: A Journey Through England’s Past
Tracing My Ancestral Roots: A Journey Through England’s Past [...]
Behind the Scenes in Television
I was blessed to have the opportunity to work [...]
Story about my Mother and Father at Utah State University
Printed in the Deseret News By Julian Thomas I built [...]
5 Simple Steps to Lose 125 Pounds Without Willpower
People who have been on a diet will know [...]
Chapter Six: Solutions For My Struggles
The second grade was extremely painful. I was emotionally wounded, [...]
Find Joy in Fitness: How Social Activities Can Transform Your Exercise Routine
One of the keys to getting lots of exercise [...]
Exploring the Stunning Beauty of Temple Square’s Flowers During Conference Weekend
Those who live in Salt Lake City will know [...]
Finding Magic in the Past
Going camping is always a fun and exciting experience for [...]
Father of Champions: Julian Thomas on Raising Dian Thomas
By Julian Thomas Published in This People Magazine 1995 [...]
It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New—Even at 80
At 80 years old, I’ve discovered one of the [...]
Defying Expectations on the Road to Success
When I was in high school, I took an [...]
Journey to Success
In high school, I took an aptitude test in the [...]
From Tonight to Today
My first appearance on the NBC “Today Show” was [...]
Top Things I have Learn in Past 30 Years
As we come upon another holiday season, it is [...]
Learning in a Different Way
For someone who did not like to read and write, [...]
“Three P’s in a Pod” for Stress-Free Living
Let’s face it. Challenges are a part of everyday [...]
Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel
Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel Whenever I [...]
Vacationing with a Purpose
A Paradise for Health and Wellness I have [...]
Chapter Three: Wisdom from The Lone Ranger of The Manti-La Sal Forest
The Lone Ranger of the Manti-La Sal Forest was my [...]
LDS Travelers Can Now Connect with LDS Guides Around the World
Discover LDS Tours with Local Guides Worldwide For more [...]
Creative and Meaningful DIY Gift Ideas for Cherished Memories
Creative and Meaningful DIY Gift Ideas for Cherished Memories [...]
Embracing Self-Love and Reprogramming for Health: My Journey to 200 Pounds
The Pressure of External Success Often emotions are tied [...]
Ranger Kids
Jared and I were blessed with the good fortune [...]
My Roughing It Easy Life
My fondness for outdoor cooking, which has always been [...]
China and Interesting Country
For two weeks I am staying in a beautiful town [...]
Sparking a Love of Travel
Sparking a Love of Travel When I was 16, [...]
Bringing “Lights, Camera, Action!” Home to Play
The one thing that you can count on in [...]
How the Jawbone Up Transformed My Weight Loss Journey: A Personal Review
Mastering Weight Loss with the Jawbone Up This is [...]
Chapter One: Ranger Kids
The Beginning of Life as a Ranger Kid [...]
Chapter 9: Granite High School
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union thrust the world [...]
The Adventures of a “Slow Reader”
I have had such an interesting response from my [...]
How to Transform Your Life Through Sustainable Weight Loss
This country is facing a crisis that we have never [...]
My Journey Back to Health
In the fall of 2003, after speaking at a [...]
“I Can’t Read” and the Angels in My LIfe
Recently I was talking to a friend, Marsha Warner, [...]
How to Fly First Class through Life
Once on a Delta airplane, I read an announcement in [...]
Selling Educated Worms
When I was nine, my allowance wouldn't cover the [...]
Finding Joy in Exercise: How Biking Became My Path to Health
I know that when I started my journey to [...]
