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Inventors

The driveway at work is covered in snow. Driving up the driveway was impossible. I brought in two new bags of ice melt. But I still have to shovel the driveway. I shoved enough to get my car up the drive. And these two bags of ice melt are staring at me. I would beContinue reading “Inventors”

35

Today I am 35. Last night the cast of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown performed at Quick Wits after last night’s tech rehearsal. Before the show started, I was running around with all the energy of a young 34 year old. When the show ended at midnight, I had turned 35. Suddenly I wasContinue reading “35”

Konner

This is my nephew Konner. And today this little cutie pie is 5 years old! I can’t believe how fast time flies. I was living in Virginia when he was born. I remember the excitement and seeing the texts and the pictures… and wishing I could be there too. A big part of wanting toContinue reading “Konner”

My Super Power

So this guy comes into the office and just stands there. Really awkwardly. He says thank you for something or other. him: You’re a really nice person. Really nice. My friends were just saying that. His feet are shifting all over the place. He tells me about his stones collections. (speaking of stoned….) He saysContinue reading “My Super Power”

Wise Words

He is from Pennsylvania. He came out here to do some sales training at my work. There were just three of us shootin’ the bull and talking about the difference between out west and back east. We talked about guns, underground parties, and the LDS Temple. We talked about the horrible poisonous inversion and beautifulContinue reading “Wise Words”

It’s the Little Things

Today I am tired. I am poor. I am feeling bleh. So here is a list of happy things that happened today. I make this list in a selfish effort to renew and reset my tired little heart. 1) I had a great conversation with a dear friend.2) I got a great email from myContinue reading “It’s the Little Things”

Queen Helene

I have a dry skin rash on the back of my legs. But the cool refreshing feeling of Queen Helene’s Cocoa Butter makes it all better. This is not an advertisement. Just one woman sharing her gratitude. Today a grandmother wheeled her grandbaby into the office. The little girl was miserably cold because they’re homeless.Continue reading “Queen Helene”

My Sister

I never really knew her growing up. She was so much younger than me, and her mom and my dad divorced when she was pretty little. But ever since I returned to Utah, I’ve had a chance to get to know her. She is always thinking. She’s really spunky. She is a fantastic mother. SheContinue reading “My Sister”

Lost in a Day

I set my alarm for 9:15am.I woke up at 9:45am.The alarm wasn’t ringing.I don’t remember turning it off. I said, “Good morning, self! It’s Sunday morning! (It’s not Sunday–even though the date on this will read Sunday–it’s actually Saturday) It’s Sunday morning! And I don’t have to be anywhere until noon!” I checked facebook andContinue reading “Lost in a Day”

This Girl Was On Fire

The person in the above picture is an idiot. Despite how pretty the little sparks look, they are in fact very hot and when they come flying towards your face it burns. This person is clearly lacking some gene that tells him/her–“Avoid this situation.” But despite the face burning, it’s kind of awesome to makeContinue reading “This Girl Was On Fire”