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Country Music

I grew up all over Utah–but it wasn’t until I was 13 that I heard the twangy twang of country music. I had no idea who Garth Brooks was or why men wore tourniquet-like-pants around their nether regions. The Valley of the Bear River had a slew of cultural gifts that I had not expectedContinue reading “Country Music”

The Story Of Autumn Song

Once upon a time, I was working on a committee at church designed specifically to help create sports and recreation activities. Alison Bowers was a brilliant leader. She gave each of us a chance to host a big event. I got to organize an event at Rob and Robyn Larkin’s reception center–Le Jardin. My ideaContinue reading “The Story Of Autumn Song”

Labor

I just got a huge shipment of boxes in at work and I spent the last hour unloading them. It feels so good to get sweaty at work! I love seeing a big job in front of me and then slowly watching your work disappear! Today I am grateful for the sweat on my brow,Continue reading “Labor”

Cake

My dear friend Emily married her handsome husband Friday night… And I got to eat cake. I love cake. I did not used to eat cake. I preferred pie. But after years of reading cakewrecks, I desire the sweet sugary goodness of cake. Today I am grateful for cake, love, and the delicious eating ofContinue reading “Cake”

Wednesdays are Awesome

Today is a great day. Last night was awesome. I called a dear friend at the very last minute, and she sweetly dropped everything to just enjoy spending an evening with me. It meant a lot to me. At work today, I moved people into three different units. September was super slow, so I’m reallyContinue reading “Wednesdays are Awesome”

My Brain

Saturday morning, I kept thinking of things I wanted to get done…as I settled in on the couch to watch this… I’ve never seen it before. No time like the present. After watching a couple of episodes, I decided to listen to this book on tape. You’ll note the title… Delivered from Distraction… Distraction… WhileContinue reading “My Brain”

Singing the "Star Spangled Banner"

Singing the national anthem is frightening. Everyone knows the words. Everyone knows the melody. And it goes very high. You have to make sure you start it at a low enough pitch, but not too low. I stepped up to the giant “S” where Rannie told me to stand and gripped the mic in myContinue reading “Singing the "Star Spangled Banner"”

Getting Closer

Yesterday, I went to a funeral for a beautiful woman. Her name is Janice. Her husband got up in front of everyone at the funeral and shared beautiful stories about their life together. I loved the stories. I loved the light in his eyes as he shared the stories. I’ll never be able to adequatelyContinue reading “Getting Closer”

My Weaknesses

Thursday morning started with a boot on my car. Apparently, I had forgotten to pay a ticket–it was for having expired registration stickers 2 years ago. I think I even had the stickers, I just hadn’t put them on the car yet. This is how I am though. Sometimes when you have a glass isContinue reading “My Weaknesses”

Watching the Series Finale–no spoilers

As I drove into the parking lot at Brewvies, I saw the line stretch out from the doors. I found a space in the next lot. I knew it was going to be sold out, but I came anyway. It was. Every last seat had been taken for the series finale. And I was aContinue reading “Watching the Series Finale–no spoilers”