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Thoughts on Proposition 8
Posted on March 31, 2013 | No CommentsAs the United States Supreme Court has been taking on the case of California’s Proposition 8, there’s been no lack of opinions shared on social media, especially from my friends who are in favor of the stance now termed “marriage … -
The catching up on my life post as I turn 30
Posted on March 3, 2013 | 1 CommentGoodness, I can’t believe how much time I’ve let slip by since my last post. I thought I was only a few days behind, not a week and a half. First, as resolution to my previous post about our mouse … -
Faith and Logic as taught in the Book of Ether
Posted on February 2, 2013 | 4 CommentsI love the Book of Ether. While I’ve often viewed it as a chore to get through, there’s nevertheless something profoundly spiritual about this section near the end of the Book of Mormon. I love the story of the Brother … -
I’m weird
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsToday while I was leading the primary in songs, a loud-mouthed girl said to me out of the blue, “You’re weird!” disrupting the whole primary. She repeated the accusation several times until the primary president took her aside. I really … -
Driving the Speed Limit is Morally Wrong and Illegal
Posted on January 22, 2013 | 3 CommentsI’ve come to this conclusion while commuting to and from work each day. First of all, no one goes the speed limit except old people, trailers, and people having car problems. While what’s popular is no way to determine morality, … -
Mormons are cool
Posted on January 10, 2013 | No CommentsTonight Teresa and I went to a benefit concert in SLC featuring a ton of Mormon artists: Alex Boye, Lex De Azevedo, Kurt Bester, Kenneth Cope, Peter Breinholt, Nancy Hanson, Michael Dowdle, The Piano Guys, and many others. Every performance … -
The Truth About Santa Claus
Posted on December 24, 2012 | 3 CommentsI realized tonight why parents propagate the Santa Claus myth. I’ve had no intention of doing this. Hoping to never have to disappoint Ariah and explain to her why I lied to her over the years, I’ve been true to … -
Mountains of Plastic
Posted on December 18, 2012 | No CommentsTonight our Ariah and Apsen were bounteously showered with plastic as assembled by the fine hands of Chinese workers, branded by Disney, and gifted by grandparents, aunts and uncles. May my daughters’ young, girlish hearts obtain all the joy this … -
I learn an age-old lesson
Posted on December 10, 2012 | No CommentsTonight we went to the City Creek mall, temple square, the children’s section of the Museum of Church History, and the Vertical Diner (delicious vegan restaurant). We’ve eaten out four times in the last week. Not good for our finances. … -
Brilliant Quotes from Joe Versus the Volcano
Posted on December 7, 2012 | No CommentsI watched Joes Versus the Volcano tonight. That movie has some profound religious overtones. Here’s three quotes that I thought were brilliant: ANGELICA Did you ever think about killing yourself? JOE What? Why would you do that? ANGELICA Why shouldn't …