by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 2, 2019 | for Spirit
I'm just going to put this right here: LDS Church changes temple ceremony; faithful feminists will see revisions and additions as a ‘leap forward’ While I only label myself a feminist with a lot of caveats (and typical feminists don't accept me in the fold), fairness...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 6, 2018 | for Spirit
Here is your open thread to talk about all things Saturday, October 6th, General Conference. Of course, perhaps the only thing is the two-hour block. Rumored for well over 20 years, this has finally, finally happened. I'm kind of overjoyed. Your thoughts? What did you...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jun 13, 2018 | for Spirit
Two issues many members of the church—myself included—are struggling with are gender and sexuality. Both are highly charged. Here I am sharing some ideas that I've had to help me reconcile church positions with my own logic. I'm attempting to do so with respect and...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 4, 2018 | for Spirit
Large institutions move slowly. Sometimes painfully slowly. When your own impressions of the need for change occurred decades before you saw an evidence of movement—and you're afraid you will literally be dead before what you dream for comes to fruition—it can be...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 1, 2018 | for Spirit
Happy Easter! Due to the long lack of substantive activity here, I realize few will see this. If, however, you have thoughts you'd like to add in the comments, you are more than welcome to. Callings Quorum of the 12 Gerrit W. Gong Ulisses Soares Young Women General...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 5, 2017 | for Mind
Over the years (often as a result of my overt distaste for Saxon math) I have been asked again and again to share the homeschooling materials/methods we use to teach math. Multiple times just this week I've been asked for a list of my favorite math curriculum. So here...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 21, 2016 | for Fun, Yea Big
Mom: How did your date go? Monica (19): Fine, but I almost called Tanner “Tristan”! Mom: Tanner? Your date was with Trevor? Monica: 😲
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 26, 2016 | for Fun, Yea Big
Monica (18): I'm really good at sassing people in my head. I wish I could to it in real life and still be a good person.
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 8, 2016 | for Fun, Yea Big
[Sam walks into my office late Friday afternoon.] Sam: Hey, honey, do you want to go on a date? Samson (16): Is is that easy?
by Alison Moore Smith | Jun 16, 2016 | for Fun, Yea Big
Talking to his 15-year-old brother, Samson. Caleb (12): It's called skills, bro. Mom: “It's called skills, bro”? Caleb: That's what you say when you totally own someone.
