During the past 25 years, Dian Thomas has delivered more than 5000 media appearances. She is the author of 18 books, including the New York Times Best Seller Roughing it Easy, which has sold more than a million copies. She was a network reporter – for eight years – on NBC’s Today Show. Tom Brokaw, NBC’s news anchor, said, “Dian made her network television debut on NBC’s Today Show and quickly became one of our most popular featured performers. Dian has some of the most spectacular ideas you can possibly imagine.”She appeared on the NBC’s Tonight Show as well as several times on ABC’s Good Morning America and then went on to make weekly appearances for six years on ABC’s Home Show. She now joins Meridian as a regular columnist. Watch for her features every Thursday.
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I remember the school counselor took her glasses and put…
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The Chinese call our country Megwa. It means beautiful country.
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See Dian Thomas' first appearance on The Johnny Carson show.
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Would American or Mormon parents and children ever attempt this…
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We are going into the season of wonderful fruits pick…
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Those who live in Salt Lake City will know that…
No matter where you are on the physical fitness spectrum,…
There are so many fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick's…
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17,000 cyclists rode across Iowa last week and our Dian…
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Although many Americans do not eat breakfast, a good breakfast…
It's time to decide to make good health a priority,…