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Mormon women blogging about the peculiar and the treasured

Seriously, Folks…

OK, no kidding. Words that describe me typically do not include anything involving graveness or solemnity. I am not, by most barometers, a serious person.

Raw

I cried in church yesterday. I hate crying in public, especially over something stupid.

The beginning from the end

Want people (e.g., Segullah editors) to read your stuff? Want them to walk away saying “wow”? Two words: beginning, ending.

For Experience

We lost a dog yesterday, on purpose.

Lady

My hands smell of rotted Pediasure. It has a mint-y tinge, not like the thrown-up smell of milk or fruit or cereal. But something more artificial; a man-made stink.

Natural Born Mothers

I have a theory. I’m not claiming it’s valid, true, or noteworthy. But it feels true and that is good enough for today.

Where The Word Talking Actually Means Typing

I don’t know what to write today. I am not really in the talking mood. I think I just want to sit back and listen. Does anyone feel like talking? Like sharing a story? I want to hear about how well the holidays are going, or how one moment last week changed your soul. I [...]

The Time We Need

My good friend’s step-dad died on Sunday night.  He was in his early-60′s and healthy as far as we all knew.  But he just fell over and died.  My friend didn’t have any details when she told me, but she just kept saying, “I’m so sad.”  However, this sadness is coupled with relief that her [...]

Making The Grass Greener

While running errands the other day I stopped in on a friend. Here are three things that make me envious of this friend: 1. New house with rich colored walls. 2. The cutest nursery I have ever seen. 3. Three gorgeous (and I am not just saying this) children So I am getting the tour [...]

On Scrubbing Toilets

So have you ever wanted ”“ I mean really, really, wanted ”“ to go scrub someone else’s toilets? Has it ever been the purest desire of your heart to do someone else’s dishes?

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