by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 11, 2013 | for Love, for Mind
I have a friend I have known since elementary school. Great guy. Smart, successful, interesting. Also one of the oddest ducks you’ll ever meet. Back then and now. He is married with children. His wife and kids are also odd, in just about the same ways and same...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 3, 2013 | for Fun
The church has created a host of great infographics to disseminate information on all sorts of topics. This one, 10 Cool Things You Can Do With an LDS Account, outlines some features you might not have seen yet. Check it out!
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 31, 2013 | for Love
On May 18, 1964, I was born in the Provo Hospital (now Utah Valley Medical Center). Two days later—if legend is true—my parents’ lawyer picked me up from my birth mother, who said, “Tell her I hope she has a wonderful life.” (I was there, but my...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 26, 2013 | for Good, for Spirit
A young man serving as LDS mission in Guatemala, Josh Burton, died July 22 as the result of injuries from a truck accident two days earlier. Loosing a missionary is always a tragic event as is the loss of any young person. But in Josh’s 23 years, he left a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 24, 2013 | for Fun
No plans this weekend but want to do something fun? No problem. The world is your playground! Add your ideas in the comments! Start a blog. Experiment in the kitchen. Do a craft. Play laser tag. Start a gratitude journal Go in public and see how many nice things you...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 23, 2013 | for Love
While “the world” was “rejoicing” over the birth of a new heir to the British throne yesterday, we were celebrating the 26th birthday of our oldest princess (and also brain), Jessica. While “everyone” on planet earth was aghast at...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 21, 2013 | for Mind
I grew up with a math professor and married an engineer. Entered college loving math, accounting, statistics, but hating science. What I didn’t realize was that I really hated was the dull, pointless science classes I was forced to take in junior high and high...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jun 23, 2013 | for Spirit
This afternoon my daughter, Alana, and I attended the Hastening the Work of Salvation leadership meeting in the Marriott Center on BYU campus in Provo. While I don’t have time to go into detail, I found the meeting very touching. I just wanted to point out some...
by Angie Gardner | Jun 22, 2013 | for Spirit
It’s summer time! Time to break out those flip-flops, shorts, swim suits, and pioneer attire! My 14-year-old is currently on her first, and the first for our family, pioneer trek. Our stake is doing a great job of keeping us updated through a Facebook group, and...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jun 18, 2013 | for Body
I’ve always been stunned that the rise in “feminism” has often as not harmed women. I’m all for equal pay for equal work and for allowing women opportunities, such as education. But when women confuse equality and fairness with some kind of...
