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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Women and History
The LDS Church is mailing out a book this week to all its English-speaking female members (other languages will be out in the next couple of weeks) on the history of women in the Church, particularly as connected to the … Continue reading
I’m Not Ready, But I’m Prepared
“I’ve changed my mind,” I scream at the shrinking ride controller as I am lifted 300 feet up a steel cable, “I’m not ready!” My heart races, my fingers tremble on the pull cord, and my ears catch every groan … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
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An Apple A Day
I happen to be an Apple fan. I am writing this post on my MacBook while my iPhone and Shuffle are within arms-reach. Although I’m a loyalist, when I heard the news of Steve Job’s retirement yesterday, my thoughts did … Continue reading
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Enough
I don’t know about you, but I have found the current unsteadiness in the US and world economy troubling. A couple of weeks ago I was feeling myself also personally very shaken. I was worried about finances, relationships, my artwork, … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus Christ, Religion, Why I Believe
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Sherlock Holmes Ripped from Children’s Fingers for Being Dubbed “Anti-Mormon”
Okay, that title is a bit sensationalistic, but I chose it because some commenters on this story seem to think that is what happened, when what really went down is much more boring. The Charlottesville Daily Progress reports that the … Continue reading
#riotcleanup
I was really heartened this morning to read about grassroots organization via social media to clean up after the UK riots. This video really expresses the spirit: What impresses me most is to see people collectively taking initiative to make … Continue reading
