Why Do You Blog?
I write. I used to keep a hand-written journal. I need to edit it. I started a blog to help me write things that matter. I wanted to say more than…. this was a crappy day, the kids are sick, I am sick, this is too hard,...
Read More"Father Goose" — Cary Grant and Leslie Caron
Cary Grant often plays roles where he looks all suave and debonair. But in “Father Goose”, he is all beach bum and unshaven, escaping society. There’s still plenty of romance and comedy in “Father...
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Spanky and the Little Rascals
I watched “Spanky and The Little Rascals” as re-runs on TV when I was a kid. As a mom,...
Read MoreAnswering a Call to Clean the Temple
Michelle and I were in the temple last night, after-hours, cleaning the celestial room, in our white scrubs. Just the two of us. I got an email from my RS president, “We are looking for more volunteers for the...
Read MoreI’m Trying My Best Here
I was walking ahead, unsure if I was going in the right direction, but feeling that it was right. Then, I read Elder Bednar’s conference talk, about revelation in our lives. It is about how sometimes or oftentimes we must...
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Romancing The Stone In Mexico
OK, I have to find some comedy in my life. Either I need to become a romance writer and take...
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Finding My Friend From My Past
Remember your best friends when you were a kid? I haven’t a clue who the girl on the right...
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How to bake bread
Mormons store wheat. We’ve been storing wheat and food supplies for years and years...
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I Married a Younger Man
Yep, I did. I married a younger man. Even before Demi Moore made it fashionable. Of course, she...
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Khan Academy for homeschool
You know, I am a bit of a rebel when it comes to traditional schooling. I have found a great thing. A great thing for learning. Learning about math, science, finance and more — for me, for my high school student (whom I...
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Fasting For What?
Fasting. What is it good for? Actually, it’s good for many things. I am a believer in the...
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Nibley On The Sacred And The Symbolic
I woke early, reached over to my ipod and turned it on (via my ihome). Nibley was speaking. This...
Read MoreAfter The IRS Tax Audit
We got the results of our three-year IRS tax audit in the mail today. This is my new home.
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Grafting fruit trees
We’ve always wanted an orchard. We’ve planted a lot of trees on the properties we have called...
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Walking With Clippers
Everyone knows you’re not supposed to run with scissors. How about a walk with clippers?...
Read MoreShould Kids Be the Center of Attention?
My Mother-in-law always frowned on the idea of little kids being the center of attention. (bless her heart) I have disagreed. Why shouldn’t kids be the center of attention? Especially in families with more than one child;...
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Thoughts on The Lord’s Sacrifice
I was thinking about the Lord’s sacrifice. I was thinking that the Lord must have felt...
Read MoreWhy I Have Five Kids
…for comic relief. You know, I’m a party pooper. So my kids are the party. They make me laugh. And I need that. This morning, first day of spring vaca, my 15-yr old son emerged from his sleepy den, checked his laptop and...
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The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
As Mother Eve around here I’ve introduced my kids to some great movie classics....
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