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Allergies

To quote John Cusack in High Fidelity…. Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?” I’m feeling my own brand of exhausted/miserable right now. And so I haven’t made time to express gratitude or enjoy spiritual things. And because of that, I’m exhausted and miserable. And so I haven’t made time toContinue reading “Allergies”

The People of Storage

Everyday, I meet new people coming to Salt Lake City for a variety of reasons. These gentleman are here to play for the University of Utah Football team this fall. Michael Blackwood, Wide Receiver-Tanqueray Towns, and Receiver Geoff Norwood Mike Sorensen at the Deseret News wrote a glowing article about Geoff Norwood last year. They’reContinue reading “The People of Storage”

Vincent Van Gogh

Do you recognize this painting? If you watched this episode, you might. (It’s just a tribute–for the real thing go to Netflix and watch Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor.) I was at my grandma’s on Saturday and she gave me three paintings. The church with the monster in the window. This one: (I tookContinue reading “Vincent Van Gogh”

Three Gifts

When I was 14, I went to a teenage church camp called, “Especially For Youth” and reveled in being in the company of other faith focused teenagers. Even then, I was a little overwhelmed by the cheesiness, but there were really special moments where I felt God’s love. And at 14, I needed it. ThereContinue reading “Three Gifts”

That Fun Time in Rehearsals Where I Get Super Nervous

Today was our first day in the space at the Murray Theatre. When I get into the space, I think of all the things that could go wrong. I think of all the time we don’t have. I think about how I want to make every moment count. And I beat myself up when IContinue reading “That Fun Time in Rehearsals Where I Get Super Nervous”

Time and Space, Religious Relativity, and Why I Believe.

I hate starting a post with the end in mind, but that’s what I’m going to do today. The end is this.. I am an active and believing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I am not stupid, brainwashed, asexual, naive, or afraid. If you have decided that you no longerContinue reading “Time and Space, Religious Relativity, and Why I Believe.”

Newsroom

I know it’s a bit long, but if you have a moment, it’s great writing. And I captures my political leanings. Not that you care all that much, because you have your own leanings, and good! I’m glad! We’re a freethinking society and I love your freethinking ways. Today, I’m grateful for this television show.Continue reading “Newsroom”

Kassidy and Ryan

Saturday afternoon, I took engagement pictures for Kassidy and Ryan. It was wonderful. I met them when we did All Shook Up at Midvale Main Street Theatre two years ago. My heart is bursting with joy. I absolutely love these two. I was so excited when Kassidy asked me to take their pictures. I madeContinue reading “Kassidy and Ryan”

Dallas Ford

Today I met a new artist. I was absolutely enthralled with his work. His paintings are like music. They have balance and harmony. The colors soar off the page. The rough colors are smooth and the soft colors are held in jagged patterns. The paintings soar. The jump off the canvas. I wish I couldContinue reading “Dallas Ford”

Ten Years

It’s been ten years. The other day, I walked into a downtown Wendy’s to kill 20 minutes and try and relax. I looked forward and almost missed him. His back was arched and his arms were too skinny. His face was gaunt and his eyes were shifting everywhere. He had shoved himself flush with theContinue reading “Ten Years”