What’s In a Name?

by | May 28, 2011 | for Love

I'm not lying. Not kidding. Not exaggerating. May a lightning bolt come down from the sky this very minute if I'm even treading near untruth. There's a girl at my local Kmart whose name is Marijuanna. I noticed it immediately as it was displayed for all to see on her...

Hot (old and overweight) Momma?

by | Apr 16, 2011 | for Love

I've found myself quickly running into the house everytime a certain someone passes by the house. It makes me feel bad, like I'm not being very friendly. I feel guilty. I also feel annoyed. “Frank” is a late 40's/early 50's-ish neighbor up my street. We...

Fast Sundaes

by | Mar 8, 2010 | for Fun, for Spirit

I have to admit, whining drives me nuts. Beyond nuts. I'm not sure there's a word that satisfactorily describes the particular kind of psychosis I suffer on Fast and Testimony Sundays when my children are attempting to fast. “Can I have water?””Can I...

Oh, Say What Is Truth?

by | Jun 29, 2009 | for Spirit

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only true and living church on the face of the earth because it is the only church that has the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, along with the laws and priesthood authority to govern it and perform...

The Presidents on Thanksgiving

by | Nov 26, 2008 | for Fun, for Good, for Mind

I spent the day with my preschool class gearing them up for the Thanksgiving holiday. I'm sure you can imagine the makings of our day. We started out in circle time as I read them the story of “The First Thanksgiving”. Afterwards, we went to the tables,...