The garden's going in today.Courtesy of our BEST rototiller-er (is that a word?). [Link]
As I mentioned earlier, I became a new fan of Kathie Lee Gifford at the American Mother's Convention. I've yet to see her on TV, but she impressed me with ... [Link]
Last night we attended the end-of-year ballet recital.It's truly a pleasure to watch these two dance. Especially together. For so many years I dressed them in their leotards and tights, ... [Link]
Title: The Burgess BoysAuthor: Elizabeth StroutEnjoyment Rating: ****Source: Personal CopyThis book would be rated: PG-13 for languageJim, Bob, and Susan grew up in a Maine mill town, where their father ... [Link]
Ah, you caught me. I pushed 'publish' rather than save on my blog the other day, and despite noting my mistake almost immediately, my rather grumpy Monday post landed in ... [Link]
"What's past is prologue."-Shakespeare, The Tempest [Link]
I often remind my family that the words 'always' and 'never' are pretty big deals.As much as it feels right to say them, always and never usually don't ... [Link]
There are very few right answers. Sure, when the test is given, the capital of Burma may be Rangoon but give it a couple of years or even weeks, and ... [Link]
Today, admiring friends, family, and LDS church members will gather at Temple Square to remember the life of Frances J. Monson, wife to the current president of The Church of ... [Link]
I sit before flowershoping they will train me in the artof opening up — Shane Koyczan [Link]
"There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."— Vincent Van Gogh [Link]
"Look past your thoughts so you may drink the pure nectar of this moment."— Rumi [Link]
Title: Macbeth: A NovelAuthors: AJ Hartley and David HewsonEnjoyment Rating: ***? ****?Source: AudibleThis book would be rated: R for sex and violenceLast summer when we decided to adopt Eli, I ... [Link]
I'll admit it: I'm a sucker for Jane Austen. For her original novels--and for a wide variety of retellings. Unfortunately, the retellings almost always disappoint for various reasons.However, I thought ... [Link]
Some days - some minutes even - the very best of intentions get smacked upside the head with a grand piano, pushed off the edge of the world or simply ... [Link]
We love the city, but we definitely live in the country.Last night Mr. Dub had been home from work just long enough to change his clothes and squirt the hose ... [Link]
We had a wonderful time at the lunch Thursday–but I would have given so much to have been able to stand outside in the bright summer sun afterwards and chat ... [Link]
I was recently listening to the awesome feminist mormon housewives podcast episode in which Lisa Butterworth talks to Brad Kramer about what it means to be a male feminist. I ... [Link]
Funny Bones, 1935 [Link]
Today was the last day of school-- we departed in a cloud of copper-grey dust and skin-parching heat. The long-suffering principals chummed the waters and had last-day-of-school cake and ice-cream, ... [Link]
Mom picked me up at 6:45 this morning and we headed to the outpatient surgery center. I got all checked in, suited up, and poked and then signed my consent ... [Link]
Deeper Melody 6 [Link]
View Entire Collection >> It's been raining a lot lately, and every time I have to leave the house I wish I had rain boots and a rain coat. But ... [Link]
Slave Burial Sites [Link]
I can't believe I made dinner tonight. I was so exhausted and Mr. Nielson was gone.My body is sore, and I am in the process of weening myself off my ... [Link]
I’m going to be in Washington, D.C. next week, and frequent commenter Marta is generously hosting a bloggersnacker. It will be Wednesday, May 29th at 6pm. If you’re in the ... [Link]
About 10 years ago I had my first bout of tonsillitis. And it's returned a couple of times a year, every year, since then. I'll get a horrible sore throat ... [Link]
Cumorah Hill By J.M. White Fierce raged the fight; a wild, barbarian horde, Thirsting for blood, surged like a stormy sea, Around a little band, wielding the spear and sword, ... [Link]
Kacie and her friends went to the mall on Saturday then convinced Marlon to pick them up and take them out for some shave ice.Kacie LOVES to drive her friends ... [Link]
Questions, 1928 [Link]
Rob and I have been having a discussion about intent. I used to believe that Intent- the internal motivation that gives our actions meaning, is the most important thing. For ... [Link]
You know you've had a hard day when at the end of the day you go to take your contacts out and you can't. They were stuck to my eyes.I ... [Link]

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