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c jane enjoy it » An October's Story
Posted 9 hours ago

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The Golden Road to Samarqand » Earthquakes
Posted 11 hours ago

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Windmill Watching » If four year olds understood irony, life would not be nearly as hilarious
Posted 13 hours ago

post-operative Sam has been throwing a lot of tantrums. (especially when he's due for his opioid-based pain medicine...)this afternoon:Sam: [incomprehensible babble] "you are NOT the boss of this house! I am IN CHARGE of everything!" [pokes at me angrily with ... [Link]

Kathryn Lynard Soper » Not quite yet
Posted 22 hours ago

I’ve been on blog sabbatical this year as I’ve been finishing my memoir, launching my latest anthology The Mother in Me, and compiling two more (sequels to Gifts and The Mother in Me). Yes, I am insane. But year’s end, I hope to gather ... [Link]

Kathryn Lynard Soper » Frozen
Posted 27 hours ago

It’’s snowing here today. I woke up to six inches of white covering the landscape, softening its angles, blurring its lines. More snow is falling, down and sideways, blown by frigid air. Today, we”re staying in. It’’s a holiday, and ... [Link]

Kathryn Lynard Soper » Connection
Posted 27 hours ago

The King gave me a gift today: three hours of writing time. Out of the house. As soon as the last of the school kids headed out the door this morning, I packed up my (beloved new) laptop and hit ... [Link]

Kathryn Lynard Soper » Abundance
Posted 27 hours ago

Where’’s the wishbone?” Andrew asked Thursday afternoon, as I carved leftover turkey off the carcass.  I pointed to the front of the breastbone. “Right here. But it’’s hard to see because it’’s covered with tendons.” (Not a pleasant thought, that I had ... [Link]

Kathryn Lynard Soper » Begin the begin
Posted 27 hours ago

The Queen is starting over. Two years of history has been relegated to the private royal archives. Family tidbits and photos will now be posted elsewhere under lock and key. [Link]

Reluctant Nomad » Up to my....
Posted 28 hours ago

I'm swimming in 11x14s and 16x20s. I made a huge order from a NEW lab a couple of weeks ago, thousands of retail dollars worth of artwork. The event? A gallery show of my pieces (along with other exp-pats) at ... [Link]

c jane enjoy it » On Trying to Be a Saint
Posted 34 hours ago

Claire and Grandma Mary (who brought bride costumes!) in the Retro House this weekend.And so it was this weekend that we Latter Day Saints congregated for our semi-annual General Conference. We spent the Saturday and Sunday in our Retro House ... [Link]

A person named Eunice » Anne Patchett
Posted 47 hours ago

Last night I went to listen to Anne Patchett. It was a sort of victory for me because I hate crowds, hate parking downtown, and hate being a “fan.” In spite of all that I drove myself downtown, parked, and ... [Link]

Reluctant Nomad » I'm feeling
Posted 2 days ago

like fall. [Link]

c jane enjoy it » You've Got a Friend in Me
Posted 2 days ago

In former days, Chup and I used to call Steph and ask her to put Ollie on the phone. We liked to hear him sing that old Toy Story classic "You've Got a Friend in Me." He'd always oblige, and ... [Link]

Compulsive Writer » lions and tigers and teens oh my!
Posted 4 days ago

Today (you know, because I haven’t posted in, like, forever) I’m talking teenager over at Segullah. Won’t you please join me? [Link]

A person named Eunice » More on, well, me.
Posted 4 days ago

I love it when AMV interviews me because for a little while I can imagine that there are people out there who are actually following my "career"! A girl can dream! [Link]

this is the life » my jedis
Posted 4 days ago

i love my little star wars nerds. [Link]

c jane enjoy it » Have You Been Here Lately?
Posted 4 days ago

So many cool things to look at over at the Nie Recovery Blog!Click here to check it out!As always, thanks Reachel. And thanks to our sister-in-law Megan who just joined Reachel's team! [Link]

Compulsive Writer » heckmonth
Posted 4 days ago

Some of you may know I fell in love with the movie Hellboy (the first–and on DVD–I didn’t love the sequel so much) last month. My nine-year-old, who starts to cry when I occasionally swear (we’re talking the very rare ... [Link]

c jane enjoy it » Lighter Notes
Posted 4 days ago

First Jane told me that my breath smelled like a Pet Store directly after I had just mouth-washed and brushed. Then she asked me seven times in a row if the hoven was still on.Is the hoven still on?Is the ... [Link]

Hearing Voices » It Pays to Accessorize
Posted 4 days ago

Today I went shopping with Daughter. She was her normal self, which is to say cute, but she’s always like that. She was pretty well-behaved, but nothing too extraordinary.  But everywhere we went, people were smiling at her and chatting ... [Link]

A person named Eunice » Meme: 13 irrational fears
Posted 5 days ago

1. Biggest fear by far: that while we are happily driving along, the car will spontaneously combust. And this one intensifies greatly when I am pregnant or post-partum.2. That I have some very obscure but easily-cured disease that requires a ... [Link]

Windmill Watching » Picture Books, Lullabies, Warm Milk...
Posted 5 days ago

things that help normal babies go to sleep, right?This is how Lily falls asleep, though. She's gotta watch it. Every. Night. [Link]

The View From Where I'm Standing » A Monkey's Uncle
Posted 5 days ago

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Windmill Watching » Some problems need a *real* expert to solve them...
Posted 5 days ago

My in-laws are moving to the United Arab Emirates in the next few weeks. They'll be chilling in a real-life Oasis as Papa Mark sets up an entire state system of higher education for the country. The kiddos will miss ... [Link]

Did I Digress? » See! I’m not a liar!!!
Posted 5 days ago

So, for months and months and months, now, I’ve been saying that I entered a poetry contest (by accident, actually) and my poem received an honorable mention (which was a complete surprise—since, again, I didn’t know I had entered the ... [Link]

this is the life » Summer 2008
Posted 5 days ago

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=== The Jet Set » Boots Made for Shopping
Posted 5 days ago

The other night I ran to the grocery store to pick up a few trifles (milk, bread, and bacon.) As I was getting out of my car a woman walked quickly past me on her way into the shop. Her ... [Link]

=== The Jet Set » The Missing Ten Minutes
Posted 5 days ago

I got the kids all decked out in their Sunday best a good half hour before church services. I'm trying to get there a little early to assure a pew seat and this Sunday I was going to accomplish that ... [Link]

Compulsive Writer » obey your thirst
Posted 5 days ago

Sometimes I just have a need to post like some people have a need to rearrange the furniture. And since my template is already skiwampus from youtube I might as well go for it. I absolutely fell in love with ... [Link]

Windmill Watching » Update
Posted 5 days ago

the no crying lasted until 5PM. It was followed by a weepy soft cry.Me: "Are you sad, honey?"Sam: [nods]Me: "Why are you sad?"Sam: "Because my friends... they hurt me."Me: [thinking he's talking about people at school because all day he's ... [Link]

c jane enjoy it » Goodness Gracious
Posted 5 days ago

You know, besides the time that Stephanie told me that she wouldn't use Easter cupcake holders in mid-July I tried not to let my little sister's impeccable graciousness intimidate me. Even when she would send me a thank you note ... [Link]

c jane enjoy it » On the First of October . . .
Posted 5 days ago

. . . we honored the family tradition of watching our crop of Halloween movies. Is it just me or do they get spookier every year?To see last year's October First celebration click here.*Thanks to Lucy for supplying the movies. [Link]

A person named Eunice » 20th High School Reunion
Posted 6 days ago

(Yes, that's me in 1988.)So I went to the reunion.I really was pitifully excited about it. I’ve always been a hanger-on, trying to keep people in my life long after they should probably be let go. I don’t know why. ... [Link]

this is the life » Bad Habits?
Posted 6 days ago

Here's the thing: I try to write every day.Whether this is a good or bad thing for everyone else, I'm not sure. But it's a good thing for me. I need it. It fills my soul with a purpose and ... [Link]

Windmill Watching » Drugged babies are hilarious
Posted 6 days ago

they are1) confessional. ie: "Mommy, Taylor and I are getting married." Mommy: "who's Taylor?!" Sam: "She's from my school. She loves me. Almost as much as Trixie." Mommy: "Trixie?!:2) delusional. ie: "Did you know that my legs are broken? The ... [Link]

Did I Digress? » My Feminist Dilemma…
Posted 6 days ago

So, lately I’ve been feeling a little on the outs with women.LDS and non-LDS alike.I find that I’m a little too feminist for some, and WAY not enough for others.This has been brought to the forefront of my mind because ... [Link]

Reluctant Nomad » It's all in the Genes
Posted 6 days ago

Turns out 'not being 100% sure' of a diagnosis (or two?) is not an idea that Bam Bam's doctor is satisfied with. This appointment only took an hour and 15 minutes, I'll call that a victory. The test results from ... [Link]

Compulsive Writer » following the rules
Posted 6 days ago

You have until midnight (tonight). Go! [Link]

c jane enjoy it » Wrap & Shake
Posted 6 days ago

Sisters Page, Stephanie, Me, LucyThere was the day when I had The Chief. I was in bed succumbing to the numbing pull of a reluctant epidural. I had the shakes. Page said "You have the shakes. It is normal." But ... [Link]

Compulsive Writer » Dear Mr. Grover
Posted 6 days ago

Dear Mr. Grover, Ever since I discovered that you were not truthful with me on the day I first met you when you stood on my front doorstep and proclaimed your concern for every child who has a right to ... [Link]

Windmill Watching » Send out your cyber-prayers!
Posted 6 days ago

My little Oedipal buddy is having surgery tomorrow. Totally routine, totally minor. I'm still a wreck. [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Low-Altitude Adjustments
Posted 7 days ago

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Compulsive Writer » for sarah k.
Posted 7 days ago

This is for Sarah K., who blogs over at Hope is Power. The K. stands for Kicks Me Into Gear and Inspires Me to Try New Things. I’d been toying with the idea of making my own soap for years. ... [Link]

=== The Jet Set » Bygones?
Posted 7 days ago

One of the worst parts about election season is finding out what all your friends and family believe politically.Isn’t it terrible?You thought they were decent and rational beings and then they are going to vote for who? Part of you ... [Link]

Hearing Voices » No Applause, Please
Posted 7 days ago

If there’s anything I hate when I’m trying to focus, it’s people talking to me.  I can’t write when people talk to me.  I can’t read when people talk either, although with reading I am able to tune people out ... [Link]

Windmill Watching » All I have to say is... uh... eek
Posted 8 days ago

the dow dropped almost 800 points today, apparently. eek again. [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Everyday Life in Central Asia
Posted 8 days ago

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Compulsive Writer » Miss Manners hates my guts
Posted 8 days ago

Yesterday I cleaned my room. I usually wait to do this on conference weekend, but I just couldn’t stand it any more so I dug in. Cleaning my room is not quite as simple for me as it is for ... [Link]

Windmill Watching » Yeah, yeah. We know it's petty.
Posted 8 days ago

when me and my sister kate were younger, we used to collect pictures of Miss Provo that were bad. see, she's always been freakishly photogenic and we... have not. so I think, kate, that you might like this picture the ... [Link]

Windmill Watching » We've been adopted
Posted 9 days ago

This kitty showed up on our front porch a few weeks ago and has since refused to leave.Lily named him "Puppy." [Link]

c jane enjoy it » I'll Tell You What
Posted 9 days ago

This weekend my crew and I were followed by the Arizona Republic's Dream Team Jaimee Rose (yes, the Jaimee Rose) and photographer Cheryl Evans. To use a Jaimee term, we had a wicked good time. They even accompanied us to ... [Link]

Windmill Watching » Morning Conversation
Posted 10 days ago

Steve: "Hey, Lily, who's this?" [points to Lily]Lily: "'s me!"Steve: "Who's watching TV?" Lily: "Sam!"Steve: "Who's this?" [points to me]Lily: "Mommy!"Steve: "Who's this?" [points to himself]Lily: [furrowed brow, lowered voice] "Angry in the house." [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Sarah Palin
Posted 10 days ago

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Times & Seasons » Family Home Evening Ideas
Posted 10 days ago

After almost three years, we’ve just about made it all the way through the Bible in felt. These have been great FHEs for us. Now I need something new. The thing is: I can’t face having to think of an ... [Link]

this is the life » have you seen this man?
Posted 10 days ago

caucasian male, age 30-35, posing as a homemaker, brownie-maker, blog taker, mover and shaker.wanted on grounds of suspiciously funny posts on victim's blog in effort to build an audience for a supposed impending unveiling of his spin-off blog, yet to ... [Link]

Windmill Watching » Apples... Trees...
Posted 11 days ago

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Windmill Watching » The Oedipus Chronicles
Posted 11 days ago

Sam: "Oh, Mommy. You are so sweet."me: "Thanks, buddy."Sam: "And you are so beautiful."me: "Aw. Thanks, buddy."Sam: "I think I'd like you to be my wife."me: "Oh, that's nice, baby. But I can't be your wife because I'm your mommy."Sam: ... [Link]

....If We Can Make It There.... » Margaret's Big News
Posted 11 days ago

From this . . .to this!Read all about it at Segullah [Link]

Times & Seasons » Thoughts for an Uncertain Morn
Posted 11 days ago

The Gods of the Copybook Headings by Rudyard Kipling AS I PASS through my incarnations in every age and race, I make my proper prostrations to the Gods of the Market Place. Peering through reverent fingers I watch them flourish ... [Link]

=== The Jet Set » No title
Posted 11 days ago

Dear Summer,We’re through, you just don’t get it, and it’s over. You were lovely in June, tolerable in July, tiresome in August, and now? It’s like you’re the new Meredith, I’m so over you. You can’t be here when October ... [Link]

c jane enjoy it » Fetching My Pail of Water
Posted 11 days ago

Today was Katie's funeral. It was beautiful. Full of hope and memories, faith and renewal. I came home thinking about how fast my emotional well is drained these days, and how the funeral of my dear cousin filled it to ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » The Language of Baklava
Posted 12 days ago

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Hearing Voices » Anne of Ingleside, Power Mom
Posted 12 days ago

So I’ve been rereading a little L.M. Montgomery: Rainbow Valley and Anne of Ingleside. It’s been years since I read those books–neither of them were my favorites during my early teen L.M. Montgomery phase, and I’m surprised by a ... [Link]

this is the life » “I have something to tell you in your ear."
Posted 12 days ago

She says:“I yuv you.”Me: “I have something to tell you in your ear.” She leans in close and I can feel the froth of her hair on my lips, “I love you more.”Her: “No you don’t.”Me: “Yes I do.”“No you ... [Link]

Did I Digress? » Would You Marry You?
Posted 12 days ago

So, I came across this article, and was surprised at my gut reaction to the question: No.This response then prompted me to spend the last week (yes, week) asking myself “why?”What did I find so wrong with myself that I ... [Link]

c jane enjoy it » Promise of Prayers
Posted 12 days ago

As of today, our brave Stephanie continues to fight! Doctors have not updated her status of very critical condition. Although she is starting to react more to outside stimulus, she continues to be in a medically induced coma.Last week's skin ... [Link]

c jane enjoy it » Until You Drop
Posted 12 days ago

Um. Yes. So. I tried to shop the Etsy Sale these past few days and due to my slow response with the refresh button I have come away with nary a Christmas present.Oh. You too?Well, it looks like you have ... [Link]

The View From Where I'm Standing » My Helper
Posted 13 days ago

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The Golden Road to Samarqand » No title
Posted 13 days ago

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The Golden Road to Samarqand » Wrong Addresses
Posted 13 days ago

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Light Refreshments Served » Stuff We Like
Posted 25 minutes ago

This video is incredible. It’s five minutes, but I bet you’ll play it at least twice. Do you have Imogen Heap on your playlist? Get some. [Link]

I am LoW » Maybe He's Just a 'Glasses Kind of Guy'
Posted 2 hours ago

The closest I ever came to wearing glasses is in the 4th grade when I faked bad results because I so badly wanted either glasses or braces or a cast ... [Link]

navel gazing at its finest » The Operations Manual I'm Writing Is Slowly Sucking The Creative Life Force Out of My Brain - Somebody Heeeeeeeeelp Meeeeeeeeeee
Posted 6 hours ago

ACK. I'm never gonna be done with it either. ACK.I’ve been kind of annoyed with my work lately, because the engineers I’m working with right now – they’re not all ... [Link]

The Belly Diaries » My Ever-Expanding Feet
Posted 8 hours ago

I am having a dilemma.None of my shoes fit me anymore. Except for my beloved flip-flops. Heaven bless them. All 20 pairs of them.But one should not parade around rainy ... [Link]

Good Deeds » Micaela
Posted 8 hours ago

Like many new mothers my transition to motherhood was quite rough with my first baby. Besides the usual stresses that come with sleep deprivation, shifting hormones, etc. I had a ... [Link]

Kimba » One year older
Posted 8 hours ago

Today I turned 25. A quarter of a century. Halfway to 50. I can now officially rent a car without being charged the underage fee, which is pretty much the ... [Link]

love, rachelle » i fell in love with a cowboy.
Posted 9 hours ago

when i was in high school, i fell in love (obsessed) with a cowboy. this came as a shock to my friends and family, who always knew me as, well, ... [Link]

Books at Bedtime » Darkness Slipped In
Posted 10 hours ago

If you have a little one afraid of the dark, this book may be your answer to cure the ‘scaries’! ☺ At first the story seems a little worrisome. Resembling ... [Link]

Mormons Going Veggie » Cornmeal and Rye Waffles
Posted 10 hours ago

Cornmeal and Rye WafflesAdapted from King Arthur Whole Grain BakingKid Friendly, Freezer Friendly Servings: 16My notes: You can sub regular milk with a tablespoon of vinegar if you do not ... [Link]

Daring Young Mom » School Rulz
Posted 11 hours ago

“That guy’s DEAD!” Laylee blurted as Beethoven’s 5th symphony came on our car stereo. “Who?” I asked. “The guy who made that song. My music teacher said he’s dead and ... [Link]

Lois Common Denominator » What would Jared say?
Posted 11 hours ago

After a fabulous juggling show at our local library (or "loco library" as Frances used to call it), we stopped by a sandwich shop (we'll call it "Schlubway") for a ... [Link]

Snarky Belle » You're Not the Boss of Me
Posted 11 hours ago

If you ever need to boss me, take note: Your bossiness should be masked in such a way that leads me to believe I am making the decision myself. Does ... [Link]

Light Refreshments Served » Bonjour!
Posted 12 hours ago

My dad has been pondering the question we all have to answer for ourselves:  whether or not he could pull off a beret.  You know, it’s an investment.  And it’s ... [Link]

Sunshine on My Shoulders » Catching up on the Family
Posted 12 hours ago

Here is the latest on what everyone is up to. Pardon the odd mix of complete sentences and weird fragments.Jeff, at Brigham Young University: Found a job-started today-really likes it. ... [Link]

laughtear » comfort.
Posted 12 hours ago

this morning, i almost cried in front of my students. it's been a bit of a rough weekend. george helped see me through it with kindness and love and food ... [Link]

Up on my soapbox... » And my favorite author is...
Posted 12 hours ago

It's probably obvious from the abundance of her books on my list, but Elizabeth Berg is my all-time favorite author. I finally broke down and bought all of her books ... [Link]

none of your beeswax » And the Green Jell-o t-shirt goes to....
Posted 14 hours ago

JOLENE! Jolene of Jo-Jo's Circus! Congratulations! Jolene seems to be a lucky girl. I think she won a magazine subscription over to my sister-in-law's blog last year. My daughter Jane chose your ... [Link]

My Life as a Kalli » {where's the love?}
Posted 15 hours ago

After a looooong couple of nights with the Nub {he and sleep are at odds right now} I didn't catch much of conference {what's conference? Click here}. I did get ... [Link]

ALL THE LITTLE THINGS » sorry folks...
Posted 15 hours ago

I am having trouble with the motivation required to blog lately...Why?1. my frequent urge to vomit.2. my pregnancy induced narcolepsy.3. the lack of anything going on in my home to ... [Link]

Rarely Home Mom » I wish!!
Posted 16 hours ago

I just found an old journal entry from April 2005 where I complained that gas was $2.48/gallon.  Jacob was teething, and the only thing that would make him stop crying ... [Link]

Is It Just Me? » And the Winner Is -
Posted 16 hours ago

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SpinDyeKnit » Life » How to get there from here
Posted 17 hours ago

After a conversation with a friend last week, I wanted to put this out there. I was born with a gift for music.  One day, several hours after we’d returned ... [Link]

reese dixon » We Might Have Gotten Carried Away on This One
Posted 18 hours ago

Ta Da!This cake was complicated, and I can't say we were completely successful. But close enough. Despite the fact that at one point I got so frustrated with our dadgum ... [Link]

The Belly Diaries » Preston Update
Posted 20 hours ago

Just a few updates about my little guy. This is more for my own records, so sorry for all the itty bitty details.- He will be 4 months old on ... [Link]

reese dixon » We Might Have Gotten Carried Away on This One
Posted 20 hours ago

Ta Da!This cake was complicated, and I can't say we were completely successful. But close enough. Despite the fact that at one point I got so frustrated with our dadgum ... [Link]

mush » Dear body
Posted 20 hours ago

Dear voice,This isn't a funny joke. I need you back. I sound like a man. Dear ears, nose and throat,Stop aching already! I can't hear anything, or smell anything. Why ... [Link]

Light Refreshments Served » Dinner AND A Show!
Posted 21 hours ago

Friday night Cory and I went out to dinner with friends to celebrate a birthday.  A certain member of our group was also celebrating her last nauseous meal – at ... [Link]

DUNHAVEN PLACE » In Which Kind Words Are Said of Miss Delacourt and the Middle Child Escapes a Beating
Posted 21 hours ago

The Middle Child has been having trouble with her long, pin-straight hair. She has been threatening to shave it off and wear wigs and I have been considering weilding the ... [Link]

They Call Me Millie » Another Moving Post (Yawn)
Posted 21 hours ago

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Good Deeds » Tell Us
Posted 22 hours ago

C'mon everyone. Tell me who has influenced your life for the better...Email me at kansasdunaways@gmail.com and I will post it here. If you prefer to not have your name attached, ... [Link]

Seriously, so blessed! » confrince, winners, and confrince winners
Posted 23 hours ago

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Liv(e) » Fruits of My Weekend
Posted 24 hours ago

I love DSW. And I also watched General Conference, don't worry. [Link]

I am LoW » Naomi's General Conference
Posted 26 hours ago

General Conference, when Gary isn't working, becomes a family event. We travel home and view it with Gary's mom. The boys go to the Priesthood Session with my pa. We ... [Link]

Is It Just Me? » Just Put Me in the 7th Circle and Get it Over With
Posted 26 hours ago

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Dandelion Mama » Milestones: Beanie
Posted 29 hours ago

Before the chaos of the week gets hold and I forget… Yesterday, for the first time ever, Beanie drew a picture with recognizable shapes and images. Huge, gigantic big deal ... [Link]

The Belly Diaries » Exercise Report 8/29 - 10/5 and First 5K
Posted 31 hours ago

Here is my exercise report for last week:Monday: Mt. Baker Hike (2 miles)Tuesday: 4.2 mile walk/hikeWednesday: 4.2 mile walk/hikeThursday: Nothing.Friday: 60 min The Firm: Cardio SculptSaturday: 5K RaceTotal Miles: 13.5Also, ... [Link]

You Always Burn the First Pancake » Tina, Stop! I'm Gonna Pee my Pants
Posted 33 hours ago

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Daring Young Mom » Dare to Simplify
Posted 34 hours ago

I’ve been working hard to simplify my life lately, but not too hard because that could complicate things, but just hard enough. I’ve taken some smart steps like saying no ... [Link]

Kimba » One track mind
Posted 35 hours ago

We bought Bear this ball yesterday, mostly because the packaging said that it was "bouncy, chewy, buoyant, and minty fresh!". Not sure if you could get much better than that, unless ... [Link]

Emily Anne » Sometimes She Takes My Words Away
Posted 36 hours ago

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i gotta b. » I love when that happens...
Posted 38 hours ago

I looked forward to this weekend for General Conference, but if I'm being honest, I was mostly looking forward to the down time--the break from work, having everyone home sitting ... [Link]

The Smiling Infidel » Shamelessly Working The System To Your Advantage: Buffet Edition
Posted 41 hours ago

I am the Queen of all I survey. Well at least I am down at the local all-you-care-to-eat buffet.Just so you know, I had nothing to do with voting down ... [Link]

Dandelion Mama » Stair Surfing
Posted 41 hours ago

Conference is on, David and I are sitting in the living room, and we hear this enormous crashing, banging, thunking thud from the stairs. Seasoned parents, we look at each other ... [Link]

DUNHAVEN PLACE » Simpatico--Serious Sundays Installment #1
Posted 44 hours ago

There's Wordless Wednesday, Fragmented Friday, Clueless Tuesday (okay, I made that one up) and now I am going to try Serious Sunday. Because it's just hard to be funny every ... [Link]

Sue's News, Views 'n Muse » Faith is a Choice, Not A Feeling
Posted 2 days ago

When I was a fairly new and somewhat neurotic young mother, I wrote the following poem:Keep the Faith ©1999 by Susan Noyes Anderson, Awaken Your Spiritual PowerSometimes I'd like to ... [Link]

Light Refreshments Served » Spiritually Creating My Day
Posted 2 days ago

It’s early Sunday morning, so I haven’t even heard the last half of conference yet, but already I’ve heard and felt a truth that I know is going to be ... [Link]

Modern Molly Mormon » quotable quotes: kitchen humor
Posted 2 days ago

time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana ~ groucho marx [Link]

MORMON SOPRANO » 5 New Mormon Temples include Roman Surprise
Posted 3 days ago

During the opening morning session of today’s General Conference President Thomas S. Monson surprised the world-wide church with the announcement of five new temples to be built!   1. Calgary, Canada; ... [Link]

They Call Me Millie » "Welcome Home!"
Posted 3 days ago

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DUNHAVEN PLACE » No title
Posted 3 days ago

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Zelophehad's Daughters » General Conference Closed Thread
Posted 3 days ago

If you have any thoughts about General Conference, please take them elsewhere. Move along. [Link]

navel gazing at its finest » Ghetto Pinata, Take Two
Posted 3 days ago

All of the blog friends who have been with me for a while are gonna have to humor me today, because I'm reposting something from the archives about my son's ... [Link]

Rarely Home Mom » Save the Jugs!
Posted 3 days ago

Ok, ok.  I know it’s breast cancer month, and we should save those jugs, too.  But I’m talkin’ MILK JUGS. How cute is this!?!? I can’t wait to stick these ... [Link]

just sayin' » Hello, Exhaustion, My Old Friend
Posted 3 days ago

Several things happened to me, healthwise, in the six months Bill and I were separated. I was able to rest, truly rest, for the first time in a long time. ... [Link]

Up on my soapbox... » Attack of the rotten fruit
Posted 3 days ago

Our neighborhood used to be a pear orchard and lots of the homes still have the odd pear tree on the property. Unfortunately, not many people actually pick the pears and ... [Link]

Is It Just Me? » Quote Time
Posted 3 days ago

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Daring Young Mom » Buddy Walk - Help for Downs
Posted 3 days ago

I’ve taken the week off from exercising. I’m nursing a chest cold and have had two extra little friends in the house for the past 2 days. However, if you’re ... [Link]

Yellow Wallpaper » Reading Roundup September 2008
Posted 3 days ago

Books Children of the Promise by Dean HughesI've read this series (5 books) a few times now, but it's one I like to pull out every now and then for ... [Link]

Lisa's Ramblings » Saying Goodbye
Posted 3 days ago

I am sorry I’ve been away so long. I’m in the process of saying my final farewells. I will return, soon. [Link]

Good Deeds » Blogger Touches Heart of Blogger (for lack of a better word)
Posted 3 days ago

Recently, a gal I don't really know except through blogdom sent me a package. (How she got my address is another story.) I was very touched by the contents of ... [Link]

Dandelion Mama » Happy Birthday To Me Photos
Posted 4 days ago

    This is what I woke to- Abby had taken my desk chair and scooted it into the kitchen, and was sitting on the counter eating Hershey’s kisses from the ... [Link]

love, rachelle » mommy and the fib.
Posted 4 days ago

mommy, what is this, in my soup?beans, honey.no, this.just hamburger, baby.no, this crunchy thing.it's corn.no. this.carrot.not the carrots. this. the crunchy thing. is this onion?no my sweet. that's celery honey. ... [Link]

The Benjamin Bunch » A Fairy Tale
Posted 4 days ago

Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. She was having a bad day. There was much crying, head butting and attacking of inanimate objects in the land. Her ... [Link]

DUNHAVEN PLACE » The Blogger's Quandary: Desperate Humility Or Arrogant Confidence
Posted 4 days ago

Fourteen years ago I wrote a book. In a few months from now it will be published. Call me a freak but I want people to read it. That is ... [Link]

reese dixon » Big weekend plans
Posted 4 days ago

Going over my change of address card yesterday reminded me that I don't think I've mentioned Bear's new hobby. This makes a grand total of four. Me, sports, TV, and ... [Link]

Light Refreshments Served » So Long, Paul Newman
Posted 4 days ago

I never had all that much emotional connection to Paul Newman as an actor, but I sure did like just watching him on the screen. The following funny little scene was ... [Link]

ALL THE LITTLE THINGS » joyful mother moments
Posted 4 days ago

Today, Jonas came home with a map he drew at school of important places in the city; places like the firehouse, hospital, the school... But what got me was the ... [Link]

Lois Common Denominator » Thursday Thopping
Posted 4 days ago

Are things really cheaper at those dollar stores? I decided to do an experiment.I bought 8 name brand items at my local dollar store (finding any name brand items at ... [Link]

I Wish I Was in Dixie » No title
Posted 4 days ago

(My dream closet. So peacefula nd pretty. I bet it smells good too.)I love the feeling I get when I clean-out my closet. I see the bags of clothes at ... [Link]

Modern Molly Mormon » General Conference Challenge
Posted 4 days ago

Head over to Blog Segullah where they are issuing a General Conference Challenge! I think it's a brilliant idea and I thank Michelle L. for posting it. [Link]