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Have you ever looked at a picture of yourself and wanted to throw up? I lost about 25 pounds and I feel better. But I have a lot more weight to lose. But you think that because you FEEL better, you’ll look better too. But that is NOT the case. The picture I have ofContinue reading “Musings From a Fat Girl”

 This is a picture of my Nana and Popop smiling at their youngest great-grandson while his parents smile on. My Aunt Marylou is posing next to her grandson.  Here the baby is contemplating the universe. He’s a thoughtful one.  His sister is a runner.  Here she has discovered a new slide. Look at that cuteContinue reading “Cute Babies and Proud Old People”

Speaking of Words… Here are some world changing words: From Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” pamphlet, published in February 1776: A government of our own is our natural right: And when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced, that it is in finitely wiser and safer, to form aContinue reading “Birthright of an American”

In the beginning was the word. I have been having these thoughts about words lately. But I can’t seem to figure out how to put these ideas about words into words. How’s that for irony…  or some sort of rhetorical conundrum that I can’t define. I’ve been writing this blog pretty regularly for 6 months.Continue reading “Words Words Words”

Lonzo Liggins is a pretty cool dude and an intuitive writer.  He possesses a great combination of talent and a willingness to put in late hours and early mornings. He has spent years reading scripts and writing scripts. He has read countless books and interviewed several professional filmmakers to educate himself. After preparing himself well,Continue reading “A Brief Glance at the Making of the Film, Stop Pepper Palmer”

Let’s talk about heat. And air conditioning. Air conditioning is, in my humble opinion, the greatest invention in the last 50 years. It changes worlds! My first experience with horrible heat was when I went on a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to Dallas, Texas. We had to wear dressesContinue reading “Air Conditioning, A Love Story”

I carried a watermelon into the house a few weeks ago. It was heavy. I decided to weigh it. It was 20 pounds. I’ve let go of more than an entire watermelon of weight that I was carrying around on my skeleton. I feel like I talk about this too much, but honestly, it’s moreContinue reading “A Watermelon”

I just enjoyed a beautiful meal with my dad at Christopher’s Steakhouse in downtown Salt Lake City.  It was incredible. I ate the most divine almond crusted brie, drizzled in honey, sitting in raspberry sauce. Oh my word. Today I am grateful for delicious food, spending time with my dad and good food.

At 35 years old, I have carefully crafted a life where I don’t have to do things that I am not good at. I count this crafting as one of my flaws. I should be doing things that are scary. I should choose to do things that I am not as experienced with. But I’mContinue reading “Uncomfortable Waving of Arms”

She shuffled in shyly, but with purpose, apologizing over and over again for her seeming offense. There was nothing to apologize for. I tried to express my confidence in her and thank her for her understanding. Physically, she stands tall, but hunched. Her hair would be blonde, if it was clean. As it was, itContinue reading “Occupying the Same Space”