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One Cobble at a Time » Nebula Weekend and Going Home
Posted 11 hours ago

I am at the airport. My Nebula weekend is over and I’m waiting for my flight home. Once I get there I’ll have to unpack my suitcases full of clothes and my brain full of thoughts. At this very moment ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Why We Can't Ignore the Disturbing Stories in the Scriptures
Posted 15 hours ago

There's a post elsewhere that has comments that are making me itchy. So I'll do a little scratching here, although it likely won't be enough.There are plenty of horrible stories in the scriptures, especially in the Old Testament. I realized ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Easy Orange Chicken
Posted 20 hours ago

My middle son really likes orange chicken, and so do I, but it can be a bit of a hassle to make. So we came up with a quick and easy way to make what he likes. I always serve ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Nebula Weekend Day Two: The National Mall
Posted 39 hours ago

I have many thoughts about the things I saw during this day, so this post will only serve as a quick overview of the day as a whole. (Also I forgot to bring my camera cable, so I can only ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Hummus
Posted 44 hours ago

Sure, everyone does hummus now. I'm posting a recipe for it anyway. It's possible to make this without a blender (and I have), but you've got to be pretty desperate for some hummus. Pound the garlic to a paste in ... [Link]

=== The Jet Set » Where I've Been with Bonus Giveaways!
Posted 3 days ago

I've been busy lately (So busy! So busy! Impossible to even comprehend on any kind of human-to-human level how busy! Literally impossible to quantify! Infinitely busy!) I know, I get annoyed when people tell me they're too busy for something, ... [Link]

=== The Jet Set » The Doll
Posted 3 days ago

The other night my mom dropped by to see the kids. I was upstairs for the first few minutes of her visit, so when I walked into the family room I had no preparation for what I was about to ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Dungan Lazy (No, You're Not Reading the Title Correctly)
Posted 3 days ago

This is a Dungan red pepper paste. Lazy (лазы) rhymes with gauzy. I think that's the closest rhyme I can think of. There are lots of different versions. Some might have tomatoes, some are saucier than others. This is the ... [Link]

Hitting the Ground Running » Fitness Helps Cancer Patients by guest blogger David Haas
Posted 3 days ago

Fitness Helps Cancer PatientsReceiving a difficult diagnosis like cancer is a life-altering experience that can easily lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, and even depression. Fortunately, there are things cancer patients can be doing on their own that counter those ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Nebula Weekend Thursday
Posted 3 days ago

I expected to make a mad dash through the Detroit airport. I only had an hour lay over. Instead I discovered that I’d landed at gate A74 and my departing flight was at A75. I mozied over and sat down. ... [Link]

Hitting the Ground Running » Pocket Full of Kryptonite
Posted 4 days ago

I think we've already established the fact that Rose is a superbaby. The progress she's made in the last two months is so impressive, it won't be long before she's off and running, leaping tall buildings in a single bound. ... [Link]

Compulsive Writer » Spanish 101
Posted 4 days ago

Some 20 years ago I found myself helping to coordinate a Sub-for-Santa project for our local youth group. I had 24 girls in my own class, ages 12-14, but was also working with 5 other classes. In total there were, ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Mexican Red Rice and Refried Beans
Posted 4 days ago

It seems that Americans living in exotic-to-them places often miss Mexican food. That always seems weird to me because Mexican food is easy to make and it doesn't always require ingredients that are really strange. Sure, you might not get ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Red-Headed Bunting
Posted 4 days ago

We got out of Bishkek for a bit yesterday (more on that in another post) and there were many red-headed buntings around. This is the best photo I was able to get, but you can look here for more.They were ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Recognizable Emotional Valleys
Posted 5 days ago

There is inevitably a point during pre-orders when Howard and I do the math to compare orders received vs. expected expenses then discover that it isn’t enough. We know that the pre-orders are barely begun, that we still have time, ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe(s) a Day: Cabbage Stir-fries
Posted 5 days ago

Cabbage is one of those sadly ignored vegetables with a bad reputation. And with the way a lot of people cook it, it deserves it. But cabbage can also be really good, in addition to cheap, versatile, and easily available, ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Book Announcements and News
Posted 6 days ago

It is a newsy sort of day. First and most important. Pre-orders are open for Sharp End of the Stick. They opened yesterday morning which meant that yesterday was not a good day for clear thinking. You’d think we’d be ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Laghman Sauce
Posted 6 days ago

This is a basic laghman sauce. Serve it with these noodles. This shows the basic technique for making this sauce. You can use most any vegetables you like. I'm still limited on my vegetables, so I used carrots, jusay (garlic ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Popcorn in a Wok
Posted 7 days ago

When we lived in Bishkek before, we bought popcorn a few times and my husband made it in a pot. I never liked it much- it was always too oily and popcorn didn't pop very well. I assume it was ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » On the Selection of Bedtime Reading for Children
Posted 7 days ago

Note to teachers: If you assign a book that is historical fiction about the industrial revolution in which all of the protagonist’s friends die dramatically during a factory fire, please let me know the contents of the book so that ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Thai Sweet and Spicy Vinegar Sauce
Posted 8 days ago

This one can be a little overpowering while it's cooking, but it's a delicious and simple sauce. It's good with various noodle and rice dishes, or as a dipping sauce for chicken.Rice vinegar is good with this. 4-5% vinegar is ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Irises as Spanish Dancers
Posted 8 days ago

My Spanish dancers are blooming. Okay, they’re Irises, but every time I see them I think of the swirling skirts of Spanish dancers. Even holding still the petals seem full of motion. I also love the way that the petals ... [Link]

Hitting the Ground Running » Book Review: Dispirited by Luisa Perkins
Posted 9 days ago

Title: DispiritedAuthor: Luisa PerkinsEnjoyment Rating: ***** Source: Kindle for iPadBooks I've read this year: 66When you're a senior in high school and your mother gets married and moves your family to a new house in a new town, you can ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Iraqi Kichree
Posted 9 days ago

Another easy one. Are you seeing a pattern here? Ethnic food does not have to be difficult. This is red lentils and rice and obviously closely related to Indian dishes. I've made this at least once a month for more ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Favorite Colors
Posted 10 days ago

I’ve been thinking about colors lately. Part of this is driven by the fact that I still have kids in elementary school. In the lower grades knowing your favorite color is of paramount importance. Every “about me” survey will ask ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Chocolate Cake with Yogurt
Posted 10 days ago

It's a birthday here today. Specifically, it's the birthday of our least adventurous eater, so I made fairly boring to me food. Here's the cake he requested: 1/3 cup butter, softened1 1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup cocoa1 cup hot water2 eggs1 ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Preparation and Follow Up
Posted 10 days ago

In the category of preparation: Preorders for Sharp End of the Stick open on Monday. Before that can happen I have work to do. I spent a portion of today setting up our online store. I also need to set ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Bhutanese Cheese Curry
Posted 11 days ago

Another easy one, this time from Bhutan. I use paneer in this recipe, but you can also use feta and cut way back on the salt (you might not need any added salt at all). The real recipe uses a ... [Link]

Hitting the Ground Running » Finding her voice
Posted 11 days ago

When we got Rose's referral back in September, I noticed that the orphanage described her as being both "intense" and "easygoing." I wrote it off as a mistake, because aren't intense and easygoing sort of opposite personality characteristics? The first ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Diagnosis Again
Posted 11 days ago

“Link is a patient of mine, his diagnosis is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder…” The handwritten note continues with details of medication, but the words are blurred by the tears in my eyes. It is so small this piece of paper, ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Victory
Posted 12 days ago

It's Victory Day in Kyrgyzstan, so we went down to Victory Square this morning. My favorite thing is to see the veterans. Most that you see here would have been in Afghanistan in the 80s, although there was one older ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Paneer
Posted 12 days ago

This is a very basic cheese. I call it paneer here, but Indians aren't the only people to make cheese like this. I use it in lots of different recipes. It's best with fresh, whole milk, but you can use ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Presentation List
Posted 12 days ago

The following is a list of presentations that I love to give. Some of them I’ve already done several times in different forms. A couple are things I have not yet had the chance to do. If your organization would ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Thoughts on Avengers — Spoiler Free Version
Posted 13 days ago

“What was your favorite part?” Howard asked Patch. “Do I have to pick just one?” Patch answered with a concerned look on his face. No son, you do not. We spent a good hour this afternoon just talking about all ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Uyghur Cucumber Salad
Posted 13 days ago

This is such a simple and delicious way to prepare cucumbers. It also doesn't need to be made ahead like some other salads do here. There are just a few ingredients, but you do need sesame oil and black rice ... [Link]

Hitting the Ground Running » Book Review: Quiet by Susan Cain
Posted 14 days ago

Title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop TalkingAuthor: Susan CainEnjoyment Rating: *****Source: Ordered hardback from Amazon at my mother-in-law's insistenceBooks I've read this year: 65For years and years, I thought I was an extrovert. I ... [Link]

Hitting the Ground Running » Book Review: The Book of Madness and Cures by Regina O'Melveny
Posted 14 days ago

Title The Book of Madness and CuresAuthor: Regina O'MelvenyEnjoyment Rating: ****Source: Audible for iPhoneBooks I've read this year: 64I am a sucker for books about strong women, medical subjects, and minutiae, so it's no surprise that I really enjoyed The Book ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Iraqi? Fish with Tomato and Tamarind
Posted 14 days ago

I think it's likely that this is from Iraq, although I'm not sure, and if it is, I don't know which ethnic group it would be from. It's still good no matter where it's from.This should be cooked in something ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Bai Chicken Vegetable Soup
Posted 15 days ago

This is an incredibly easy soup based on a Bai recipe from Yunnan. I used frozen shredded chicken because that's what works for me here, but it's also very good with fresh sliced chicken. I can't decide which way I ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Everything is Broken
Posted 16 days ago

I know relatively little about Burma and this book was very interesting to read. The author has spent quite a bit of time in Burma writing anonymously and was able to go into Burma just after Nargis hit in 2008. ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe(s) a Day: Two Bulgur Pilafs
Posted 16 days ago

I make bulgur pilaf all the time so I'm glad there are a lot of Turks in Bishkek. I usually make two different kinds. I like the one with tomatoes and onion and my boys like the simpler one. I ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Storymakers Conference Day 1
Posted 16 days ago

Fragments of thoughts bounce around in my brain, but they are slippery – like fish. Just as I think I’ve got a grip on one that might be the beginning of a coherent blog post, my hands close on nothing ... [Link]

=== The Jet Set » My Summer Bucket List
Posted 17 days ago

I'm over at TodaysMama sharing my All-American Summer Bucket List.We're going to do every single one of these OR BUST. [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Tough Little Wagtail
Posted 17 days ago

I finally saw a wagtail in Bishkek last week and even had the camera with me at the time. They're obviously not city birds since they're not hard to find outside Bishkek, even in a place like Tokmok. I guess ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Welsh Cakes
Posted 17 days ago

I like to make these on days like Beltane since my great-grandmother was Welsh. And they're simple and yummy.You'll need:1 1/2 cups flour (whole wheat is always good, plus a little more for rolling 3/4 cup unsalted butter1/3 cup sugar1/4 ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Spicy Paneer and Garbanzos
Posted 18 days ago

When we moved to Tokmok and it was so cheap and easy to get fresh milk, I started making paneer much more often. Here's one of my favorite recipes I made up that uses paneer.This version uses za'atar which my ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Brief Status Update on the State of May 2nd
Posted 18 days ago

Made powerpoint slides, picked up Mom from airport, mailed packages, tended kids, and went out to dinner with a friend. In all, a pretty good day. Hopefully I’ll have more brain cells to wax eloquent tomorrow. Comments are open on ... [Link]

The View From Where I'm Standing » She makes me laugh
Posted 18 days ago

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about a girl... » what happened on spring break...
Posted 18 days ago

there was a lot of enjoying these hills.read about it here. [Link]

about a girl... » curls gone wild
Posted 18 days ago

i'm letting it all hang out at segullah... [Link]

Hitting the Ground Running » A post about my hair
Posted 18 days ago

A fortuitous thing happened when we were in Guangzhou. I've been trying to grow out a super-short pixie cut for the last year and the in-between stage has been driving me crazy. On the day we went to the Safari ... [Link]

Hitting the Ground Running » Book Review: Persuasion by Jane Austen
Posted 18 days ago

Title: PersuasionAuthor: Jane AustenEnjoyment Rating: ****Source: Dover Thrift Edition ordered from AmazonBooks I've read this year: 63After finishing the books for the Whitney Awards, I decided to go back to basics and read a little Jane Austen before delving back ... [Link]

Windmill Watching » In Honor of her Sixth Year of Life(!), I Bring you this Snippit from the Lily archives
Posted 19 days ago

From November: 2009. Lily: three years old. Scene: We're at Burger King, watching President Obama pardon the turkey. Neither of my children are wearing shoes and the smell of boiling fat permeates the air. BTW, Burger King is where we ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Goodbye Little Bazaar
Posted 19 days ago

My beloved little bazaar where I've shopped nearly every day since moving to Bishkek is gone. They've cleared everyone out and are doing some sort of major renovation in there. But the vegetable man I buy from had what I ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: "Korean" Carrot Salad
Posted 19 days ago

In my opinion, there's nothing that says "Central Asia food!" as quickly as this salad does. Yes, plov is certainly more traditional, but there's something about this salad that just seems to capture Central Asia in a lot of ways. ... [Link]

Hitting the Ground Running » Book Review: Hope's Journey by Stephanie Worlton
Posted 20 days ago

Title: Hope's JourneyAuthor: Stephanie WorltonEnjoyment Rating: ***Source: PDF supplied by authorBooks I've read this year: 62Stephanie Worlton's novel Hope's Journey, follows the story of Alex and Sydney, high school seniors living in the Salt Lake valley. Sydney is trying to ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Recipe a Day: Yogurt Curry with Turmeric
Posted 20 days ago

I think this one is Bengal and it's by far my favorite thing to put on rice. Or just eat with a spoon.My recipes have always been flexible, but I've had to be even more flexible here. You'll needOil (1-4 ... [Link]

Hitting the Ground Running » Book Review: Imagine by Jonah Lehrer
Posted 21 days ago

Title: Imagine: How Creativity WorksAuthor: Jonah LehrerEnjoyment Rating: ****Source: Audible for iPhoneBooks I've read this year: 61When I was in college, my roommate Leslie and I had a plan. We would graduate, get jobs, get married, and then somehow convince ... [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » Cobble Stones, Storymakers Conference, and a Book Signing in Washington D.C.
Posted 21 days ago

One of my March projects was pulling together a sampler book of blog entries. I’ve now got my advance copies and can be reasonably confident that what I’ve got is ready to sell. If you want to pre-order your copy ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » End the Destinations, Begin the Recipes
Posted 21 days ago

So the destination thing was fun this month. But there are still at least two months of places I want to live, so maybe I'll do that again someday.The plan for May is to post a recipe a day, with ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Destination a Day: Halab
Posted 21 days ago

There are lots of places I'd love to live in the Middle East, but Halab is way up there (although Istanbul has much cooler summers). Good food and an interesting history always make a place worth checking into. [Link]

One Cobble at a Time » A Prayer for the Coming Week
Posted 3 weeks ago

May this week contain a full measure of mental calmness to go with the long to do list. May the lilacs keep blooming and scenting the air with loveliness. May my presentations be inspired enough to be useful to those ... [Link]

Hitting the Ground Running » Book Review: Confessions of a Scary Mommy by Jill Smokler
Posted 3 weeks ago

Title: Confessions of a Scary Mommy: An Honest and Irreverent Look at Motherhood-- the Good, the Bad, and the ScaryAuthor: Jill SmoklerEnjoyment Rating: **Source: Ordered new from AmazonBooks I've read this year: 60I'm not sure where I came across this ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Far From Zion
Posted 3 weeks ago

Overall, I loved this book. It's the story of an assimilated Jew who spends a year traveling to various, often isolated, Jewish communities around the world, from Arkansas to Burma. He is conflicted in the right ways and certain in ... [Link]

The Golden Road to Samarqand » Destination a Day: Wales
Posted 3 weeks ago

The photos are from Cardiff, but I'd be happy to live anywhere in Wales. I know people say Scotland is better, but my great-grandmother was Welsh, so I'm partial to that part of the world. [Link]

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SpinDyeKnit » Life » An annular event
Posted 85 minutes ago

Strange, strange shadows this evening: sharp and long and very dark, slicing the brightly lit outside in zigzags. The bigger birds and one squirrel didn’t care but the finches, titmice, ... [Link]

mush » The Name
Posted 2 hours ago

"What's his name?" Ahhhh yes, the classic question that is asked as soon as the news of a new baby has been delivered. Everyone is dying to know who, what, ... [Link]

Yellow Wallpaper » Adjustments
Posted 3 hours ago

I've been working at my new job for two weeks and I've been meaning to write about it for at least a week. The truth is, I've had the time, ... [Link]

Every Day I Write the Book » Ellen Turned 5
Posted 4 hours ago

My youngest is five. Her birthday is Monday. Her first "friend party" was Saturday. We always tell our kids they can have a friend party or a family party. In ... [Link]

Squeeze the Universe » bravery
Posted 5 hours ago

i haven’t been able to write for a few weeks. not a single word. not even a grocery list. it’s like sitting in a pool of ennui. i annoy myself ... [Link]

MORMON SOPRANO » Regional Conference for Davis County, Utah
Posted 5 hours ago

Enjoy a summary of the LDS Regional Conference for Davis County Utah - including special speakers Elder Bowen, Sister Burton, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. Continue ... [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » In Our Ward: Lesson 18: God Himself Shall Redeem His People
Posted 14 hours ago

Lesson 18 [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » Without Purse or Scrip in Texas: 1 November – 18 November 1900
Posted 15 hours ago

(Previous installment) Thursday, November 1, 1900 The weather was quite cold so we did not get out to our work very soon. At 9 a.m. we began our labor visiting ... [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » Stories of the Book of Mormon: The Nephite Prisoners, parts 1 and 2 (GRAPHIC NOVEL)
Posted 18 hours ago

Prisoners, 1-2 [Link]

nienie » Nie asks on BlogHer
Posted 23 hours ago

Nie asks on BlogHer:What do you use to freshen up your home?I always decorate with fresh flowers.Tell me here. [Link]

Sunshine on My Shoulders » 40 Hours
Posted 26 hours ago

Finally, I've come to a stop. Friday morning (was that only yesterday?) I got going around 8:30 am. I did stop for about 6 hours of sleep somewhere in the ... [Link]

Mormon Mentality » Marriage Fraud
Posted 27 hours ago

How much of a duty do we have to inform our religious brothers and sisters about the mistakes of others before said mistakes have a major impact on their lives? ... [Link]

I'm stil cool . . . er . . .right? » Fuse
Posted 34 hours ago

My girls are performing and it's AWESOME. You should go. [Link]

Sue's News, Views 'n Muse » Smoke Gets in your Eyes
Posted 41 hours ago

Jenny's changing it up for our Saturday Centus today with a picture prompt in lieu of words. I always like it when she throws a curve ball! Today, we're supposed ... [Link]

Mormon Mentality » How To Live Your Religion
Posted 41 hours ago

By all outward measurements, I am not a super religious person. Religiosity requires discipline, something I have yet to master. The whole read your scriptures, pray morning and night and ... [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » Funny Bones, 1924 (5)
Posted 42 hours ago

Funny Bones, 1924 [Link]

mush » Best Friends Already
Posted 2 days ago

I sit back and watch as my little Hazel plays with the markers or whatever toy is keeping her interest. She'll be totally engaged one minute then stop and run. ... [Link]

Up on my soapbox... » Dillon-ism #90
Posted 2 days ago

When Dillon and I were running errands this afternoon we parked next to a car where the Dad was unloading several kids. I waited to start my car and drive ... [Link]

Sue's News, Views 'n Muse » It's a Good Day!
Posted 3 days ago

This is our good-looking son, Todd, the over-worked med student who is jumping into his thirties today. Can't believe the Andersons are fresh out of twenty-somethings. Kinda scary!Todd is taking ... [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » Polly Played for Keeps
Posted 3 days ago

Polly [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » The Ventors’ Adventures, 1958-59: Part 11
Posted 3 days ago

Ventors 11 [Link]

Every Day I Write the Book » Weekly Round Up
Posted 3 days ago

It was a busy week around here. I don't even know what day it is. All I know is we made 32 containers of scented playdough for Ben's market day, ... [Link]

LIV(E) » Hold off buying your season passes.
Posted 3 days ago

We had just a couple of hiccups with the pool opening this week.First... blowing it up. Holy cow. I forgot that I can't manually fill that pool with my own ... [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » Ethics for Young Girls: Lesson 2: The Social Unit
Posted 3 days ago

Social Unit [Link]

nienie » Weekend plans and big photos of my children
Posted 3 days ago

Yay! It's the blessed weekend!This is also going to be the last weekend until school is out.I can't believe school is coming to an end.Next year Claire will be in ... [Link]

SpinDyeKnit » Life » To life!
Posted 3 days ago

What’s your favorite color, I asked her a few weeks ago. Red, she answered, looking at me… Went to the bridal shower for my friend Marguerite’s daughter tonight. (Quietly rejoicing ... [Link]

DUNHAVEN PLACE » For Those Who Have Been Wondering What I Have Been Up To
Posted 3 days ago

About a year and ten days and some minutes ago I opened a vintage decor store called, what else?, Dunhaven Place. It's kept me pretty busy. Thank goodness my roses ... [Link]

formerly phread » COOL WHIP Everyday Treats
Posted 3 days ago

I’ve been on a kind of mission to provide a more varied menu for my family. Why? Because I’ve learned a lot about eating this year, and one important aspect ... [Link]

mush » Whoops!
Posted 3 days ago

Someone was a little distracted with an Anniversary, a Birth, Mother's Day, 3 Birthdays in a row, and upcoming baptism that she forgot to renew her blog domain.Whoops!If you had ... [Link]

mush » Meeting Their Brother
Posted 3 days ago

I've never seen my kids so excited! They couldn't wait to come meet their brother...Let's just say the kisses weren't lacking. Baby Finn was definitely shown the love. [Link]

MORMON SOPRANO » “Have I Done Any Good?” Music Video Celebrates Service
Posted 3 days ago

The wonderfully talented Alex Boyé and former American Idol Carmen Rasmusen have teamed up to create a fun new take on a favorite Mormon hymn Continue reading » [Link]

I'm stil cool . . . er . . .right? » Bahhahaaa
Posted 3 days ago

I didn't hear the conversation leading up to this--I just heard this: 3 year old cousin: "My buttocks" Kizzy: "You're butt talks????" [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » If I Were You
Posted 4 days ago

If I Were You By Grace McKinstry Aunt Mabel says, “If I were you, This is the way that I would do.” But if she could be, wouldn’t she Be ... [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » The Ventors’ Adventures, 1958-59: Part 10
Posted 4 days ago

Ventors 10 [Link]

Sue's News, Views 'n Muse » Zada: The Lucky One
Posted 4 days ago

Paul Gauguin, The Meal Zada: (def.) "The Lucky One"©2012 Susan Noyes AndersonZada was woman, "the lucky one."She fed them from her rich, round bowl---the milk of human kindness, poi of ... [Link]

Up on my soapbox... » Dillon-ism #89
Posted 4 days ago

Last night Dillon and I were sitting on the couch when someone knocked on the door using the door knocker; two distinct raps and Lizzie was all in a tizzy ... [Link]

Kimba » Book Review: Where She Went
Posted 4 days ago

Let me just start off by saying this: Where She Went by Gayle Forman, is a sequel. This I didn't know at first, and was rightly thrown off a little, ... [Link]

LIV(E) » Captain Spontaneous
Posted 4 days ago

Last Saturday was one of those days. I didn't have any specific plans, and it turned out to be the BEST THING EVER.On Friday, Nikki and I took the girls ... [Link]

navel gazing at its finest » Before, After
Posted 4 days ago

My email mostly falls into two categories. Emails asking about my gastric bypass surgery, and emails asking about a post I wrote on another blog - a post I am ... [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » British Latter-day Saint Images, 1957
Posted 4 days ago

British LDS Images, 1957 [Link]

Zelophehad's Daughters » Luck
Posted 4 days ago

I wrote this two years ago and just happened to come across it today. My senior year at BYU was pretty darn lame. But, you know, it was only lame ... [Link]

nienie » Anderson Cooper recap
Posted 4 days ago

Anderson Cooper is a gentleman.He is kind and genuine.I was honored to be a guest on his show.He took such good care of my family and I met his mother,THE ... [Link]

Dandelion Mama » Kindergarten Campout
Posted 4 days ago

At ten o’clock tonight, I realized Abby has the annual Kindergarten Campout tomorrow. That means her entire kindergarten is heading to an overnight at the state park just over in ... [Link]

mush » Giving Birth (Photos)
Posted 4 days ago

(The Short Version)(12:00 Noon)Inducing Labor The DripReady to settle in and get some reading done...or so I thought!Didn't even open the book. (1:10)Water has been broken and here come the ... [Link]

Every Day I Write the Book » Which Glasses Should I Get?
Posted 4 days ago

I'm on the "try at home" plan from Warby Parker. (Thanks for telling me about it, Carina.) I have five days to decide. I need you now. The first pair ... [Link]

Kimba » First, and a last
Posted 4 days ago

We spent the better part of the morning at Liberty Park letting the kids run around and play and get wet. Luckily for Wyatt, the splash pad was somehow clogged ... [Link]

Momza's House » Determination
Posted 4 days ago

Sometimes, they say, the only way to go through trials is just to plow ahead. Just keep your head down and walking with a purpose. Don't look to the Left ... [Link]

Dandelion Mama » First Ever Family Photo Shoot
Posted 4 days ago

Sometimes I think I’ve dropped the ball on some of the most basic things most mom’s do with their kids. Like this, for example. Until yesterday, we had never had ... [Link]

I'm stil cool . . . er . . .right? » Ford Flex
Posted 4 days ago

Does anyone know someone who owns one of these? And do they like it? I'm considering this instead of the minivan. Let me know. [Link]

MORMON SOPRANO » Faith Is Like A Little Seed
Posted 4 days ago

On Saturday I gathered up the family and we planted our garden! . . . The Children’s Song “Faith” came to mind, which says: "Faith is like a little seed. ... [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » A Daughter of Martha: Chapter 8
Posted 5 days ago

Martha 8 [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » The Ventors’ Adventures, 1958-59: Part 9
Posted 5 days ago

Ventors 9 [Link]

Sue's News, Views 'n Muse » Don't Forget to Fly
Posted 5 days ago

When colors lose their lusterand your well is running dry...just find a nook, pick up a book,and let your spirit fly!©2012 Susan Noyes AndersonI have indulged myself recently in a ... [Link]

Scravings » Progress on the Franklin Front
Posted 5 days ago

He's nine months old. And will still happily de-stuff the kid's stuffed animals.Or dig up a newly planted garden bed.Or chew and destroy various household items.BUT, do you see what ... [Link]

Mormon Mentality » The Complexity of Women (or, how NOT to further the boredom of Mother’s Day)
Posted 5 days ago

Several weeks ago in our bishopric meeting, the topic of Mother’s Day came up and what we should have as topics for the Sacrament talks. A counsellor recommended the usual ... [Link]

LIV(E) » Friendship
Posted 5 days ago

Aspen's closest little buddies are moving this summer. Not very far, but when friends go from around the corner to anywhere else, it's far enough.We got to have them over ... [Link]

navel gazing at its finest » The Cheap Mom's (That Would Be Me) Guide to Swimming in Utah
Posted 5 days ago

We love the pool. Looooooooooove the pool. I know people think of Utah as a snowy place but it gets freaking HOT in the summertime. All of my family in ... [Link]

Up on my soapbox... » Mar is NOT a fan... of the fan
Posted 5 days ago

So, it seems that when it starts to get warm at night and I get a little too warm or the room feels stuffy while I'm sleeping, I reach up ... [Link]

Sunshine on My Shoulders » Three Questions
Posted 5 days ago

Accidental Creative had a piece on morning rituals and when I thought about one of them, I found that I was having trouble answering the three questions they recommend as ... [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » Jane Simpson Bleakley: Lone Latter-day Saint in Ceylon
Posted 5 days ago

Jane Simpson Bleakley [Link]

nienie » My own rules
Posted 5 days ago

{she needs me most, and just me.}I feel like I have been on the go go go a lot lately.I have been distracted and unavailable for what I love most.I ... [Link]

MORMON SOPRANO » I Sing and Sing and Sing and Sing…
Posted 5 days ago

…and sing, and sing….you get the idea!! I have been doing a LOT of singing lately! And, I’m going to be doing a lot more. This little primary children’s song ... [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » The Comet
Posted 6 days ago

Comet [Link]

navel gazing at its finest » Speaking Of Hobos
Posted 6 days ago

Ugh. I think I have a post Mother's Day laziness hangover. Yesterday was truly painful, what with having to re-enter the real world and actually DO stuff again (like, er, ... [Link]

navel gazing at its finest » Also: Brief, Not Long, And Really Quite Shrimpy
Posted 6 days ago

On Mother's Day afternoon we decided to try hiking to Lisa Falls in Little Cottonwood Canyon. (We picked this one because it was fairly close, but there are lots of ... [Link]

Sue's News, Views 'n Muse » One for All, and All for...
Posted 6 days ago

A family walk through nature isa metaphor for living.Such time, when spent with those we love,is reason for thanksgiving.There is no trail too treacherous,no rock too steep to climb,no stony ... [Link]

LIV(E) » My story, part III
Posted 6 days ago

Read previous posts on this subject here.The night my mom told me we were moving across the country in a few short months, I cried nonstop. I cried while brushing ... [Link]

Keepapitchinin, the Mormon History blog » Guest Post: A Brief Guide to Mitt Romney’s Polygamous Heritage
Posted 6 days ago

Romney's Polygamous Heritage [Link]

nienie » TODAY show recap.
Posted 6 days ago

{me and natalie, ya we are pretty much besties}My first interview took me to the TODAY show studios whereI was warmly, warmly greeted by Natalie Morales, Al Roker, and Ann ... [Link]

Dandelion Mama » Graduation: Give Me Your Ideas!
Posted 6 days ago

So it’s been pointed out that I need to celebrate this shindig, and that it’s altogether fitting and proper (and expected even!?) to send out announcements. But… help! Yes, I’m ... [Link]