http://segullah.org An almost-daily blog by the staff of the literary journal Segullah. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:30:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While our American readers attend parades, eat ice cream and light fireworks today, let's have everyone outside of the U.S.A. raise their hand. Yes, you. That means you! And if any of you U.S. of Aers are skipping the pancake breakfast, feel free to join in the discussion too. We are indeed ... http://segullah.org/slice-of-life/happy-indepedendence-day/ Our guest post today comes from Maggie Judi, who is a 30 year old mother of four children, and the wife of one army dentist. When she's not wiping tears, answering four questions simultaneously, and folding Mt. McKinley sized piles of laundry, Maggie loves to hike, run, read, and of ... http://segullah.org/small-epiphanies/scout-mom/ Do you think we’ll sleep in heaven? I heard somewhere that we’ll eat in heaven, but that we won’t sleep. We’ll enjoy our same relationships, but there will be few words between us. And sometimes I just can’t wrap my mind around this (because I’m tired and want to sleep). How do ... http://segullah.org/small-epiphanies/because-this-is-what-i%e2%80%99m-really-thinking-about-this-morning/ I try hard to minimize the amount of medication I take, but I have a pretty major sleep disorder, and drugs have been a heavensend in managing it. When my sleep meds stopped working last winter, life got really hard. My health problems (undiagnosed chronic issues) predictably worsen when ... http://segullah.org/small-epiphanies/all-things-must-fail/ If  you would like to submit a guest post for Blog Segullah, we would love to hear from you! Right now we're eager to hear your stories for our ongoing "Up Close" series.  In July, our Sunday blog posts will focus on "Inactivity and faith struggles of loved ones." We're also ... http://segullah.org/small-epiphanies/hey-all-you-writers-and-bloggers-out-there-read-this/ A couple of weeks ago, the day finally arrived when our belongings would be delivered to our new house in Utah. The truck was scheduled to arrive at the house between 9:00-9:30, so I got up before the sun, tossed on my running shorts, and headed out the door. By ... http://segullah.org/small-epiphanies/you-live-in-utah-now-put-on-some-clothes/ Amanda is a thirty-something stay at home mom who enjoys creating with the written word, fabric, cashmerino yarn, and produce from her garden. Most of her time however is spent picking up after adorable children, wiping noses and searching for the always missing Sunday shoe. While born and raised in ... http://segullah.org/up-close/taking-the-long-way-home/ Where: Shelah's house (Salt Lake) When: Thursday July 9, 7pm Why: Come meet, mingle, chat, and create with Segullah friends. Leslie Graff will be there to help you try your hand at painting.  What to bring: You can bring your own supplies or else we will have everything you need to do an acrylic ... http://segullah.org/announcements/youre-invited-segullah-studio-night/ My youngest is pre-school age, and in the fall, I'm likely to have some time to myself for the first time in 13 years. I've been considering some ways I might pick up some freelance of part-time/at home work, just to make some extra pocket money. Teach piano lessons? Start ... http://segullah.org/small-epiphanies/thats-nervy/ I've been in the kitchen making cinnamon rolls this morning. In fact I got so excited about baking this morning that I temporarily forgot that I had signed up for a Segullah post today. My good friend had a baby last week, so in the grand tradition of Mormon women ... http://segullah.org/segullah-article-discussions/find-it/