Learning to Love Math

When I was nearly four years old, my father received his PhD in mathematics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and since that time he has been a professor of mathematics at Brigham Young University. On June 30th, 1995, he retired, was granted emeritus...

The LDS Chicken Crosses the Road

Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? Laman: To usurp the authority of his older brother chickens and to take possession of their coop. J. Golden Kimball: Why the hell else would he cross the road? To get to the other side, dammit!Brigham Young: Because this is the...

Mormon Football

A primer for those confused about this very special sport. Quarterback Sneak: Those who duck and run out of a fireside right before the closing prayer to “avoid the rush.” Draw Play: What many children do with the bulletin during Sacrament Meeting....

Pushing Against the Rock

There was a man who was asleep one night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light and the Savior appeared. The Lord told the man He had a work for him to do, and showed him a large rock in front of his cabin. The Lord explained that the man was to push...

Genealogy for the Funnybone

“My ancestry goes all the way back to Alexander the Great,” said one lady. She then turned to a second lady and asked, “And how far does your family go back?””I don't know,” was the reply. “All of our records were lost in the...

Mo Power to Ya!

Many of the Gentile persuasion in the SLC area have taken to calling members of the church, “Mo's” (pronounced “moze”). OK, the truth is that being call a Mo is not so bad. While it's not exactly a term of endearment, Mo beats some of the other...

Choral Derangements

Glenagene from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, writes: It has been nearly two years since I last corresponded with you. At that time you were very helpful in helping me get some information for a Nauvoo Christmas program; which, by the way, went very, very well. I...

Am I My Sister’s Keeper?

Jenny from Kansas City, Missouri, writes: Why is it that people who are normally articulate and outspoken find themselves, in some situations, biting their tongues instead of saying what is truly on their mind? It's not hostile or mean to speak directly if it is said...

Driving by Example

By Jayne O'Donnell Want your children to grow up to be skilled, safe drivers? Point them in the right direction by setting a good example. Whether your kids are tots or teens, the driving habits they see in you may someday become their own. Teach “no...

Disneyland with Wee Folks

By LiaMarin Waldron My family me, husband Dave, and our two-year-old daughter, Amy took our first trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, this past spring. We were a little unsure about Amy. Was it worth it with a child that young? Would she even remember the...