From November 1st -Thanksgiving, I posted something I was grateful for everyday on facebook. It made everything better. Not one to deny what works, I am going to do this for the entire year of 2013. But rather than clog up people’s newsfeed–I’m going to record my gratitude here. That’s my ONLY resolution… IContinue reading “Bring On The New Year!”
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Talking with Aldste Francom
Merry Christmas Gentle Readers! On Christmas day, as is tradition, missionaries are able to call home to speak with families. One of two days a year during their two years out that they get to talk to family. So we gathered on a google hangout that Nick established from Sweden. We could all see eachContinue reading “Talking with Aldste Francom”
Women Part 2: Pants
If men knew how glorious wearing a dress was–they’d understand why men wore togas and skirts for thousands of years before buttoning on their trousers. As an evolved woman, I have embraced the glorious “dress”. I can spin in a circle! I can make it long, or pull it up short for convenient air conditioning.Continue reading “Women Part 2: Pants”
Women
Last night I went to see Melissa Leilani Larson’s show Martyr’s Crossing. I love Mel’s words. Every turn of phrase is well constructed. I love that she focuses on women. It is such a pleasant experience to see a play about women where getting married and having children is briefly referred to… (these aren’t badContinue reading “Women”
The Procedure
Friday afternoon, I went to the hospital for a “procedure”. No cutting. Nothing to really get scared about. Although, the hospital kept asking about a living will… I told them to DNR and Donate! Cause hey–why not? I can’t imagine giving the financial burden of keeping me alive to my loved ones. I stepped ontoContinue reading “The Procedure”
Painting a Life
I decided to paint something. I like the feel of painting–the immediate satisfaction as you watch the strokes hit the canvas. When I picked up the paint brushes, I wasn’t even sure what brush to start with. I just let the paint hit and if it was off balance, I’d balance it with another color.Continue reading “Painting a Life”
Thoughts Stemming from Jekyll and Hyde
During the past few days I saw two very different productions of Jekyll and Hyde. I feel like the opportunities to see both productions so closely together created an unparalleled theatrical experience. The first production was Dark Horse Theatre Company’s musical production, currently playing at the Egyptian in Park City. This is not a review–butContinue reading “Thoughts Stemming from Jekyll and Hyde”
Knowing
I’m watching conference. It is on pause for a moment while I put some thoughts down. Walter F. Gonzales just gave a talk about the need to spend time learning and knowing things through the power of the Holy Ghost. Yesterday, I was driving home from Bountiful and I thought about how easy it isContinue reading “Knowing”
The End of the Tunnel… Or the Post with lots of Ellipses
When I finished college–it was 2002–post 9/11 and the world was not ready for a slew of new college graduates…. When I finished grad school–I found a nice teaching position–but it was just before the big ol’ crash–you know… 2007…. Fun times. So… long story short… despite all of my glorious experiences and lovely jobsContinue reading “The End of the Tunnel… Or the Post with lots of Ellipses”
An Indulgent Post Describing Pain
**Really not very interesting–You can read or not read, I’ll still love you** When I went to bed, the only pain I felt was the normal ache in the lower right quadrant of my back. Now that I have a new bed, I don’t wake up with back pain–but throughout the day, tension builds andContinue reading “An Indulgent Post Describing Pain”