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]
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]
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]
Title: My Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest PlacesAuthor: Mary RoachEnjoyment Rating: ***Source: Personal CopyThis book would be rated: PGA few weeks ago, I was buying something on Amazon, and ... [Link]
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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]
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]
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]
Sweden Anthem of Ancestry(The I Am meme)I am from gentle ties that bind; from farmland and baked bread and small, sturdy hands; from goodness and grittiness, grounded in virtue and ... [Link]
Deeper Melody 5 [Link]
The other day on Facebook I saw a quote that somebody had posted related to the way we should live our lives. You know, one of those things in a ... [Link]
These are probably my favorite free downloads from MyMemories so far- gift card envelopes! There are three free templates, and you can have access to all of them until June ... [Link]
Missionary Home, 1974 (1) [Link]
Tonight the spring weather brought an evening bike ride.Mr. Nielson put Lottie in the Yepp and we rode down to my brother Matt's house to pick up our children.They all ... [Link]
Several weeks ago, before the whole divorce thing raised its ugly head, I had an arborist come and trim all our trees. In this process, we also removed some dead ... [Link]
Maytime [Link]
We pulled into the driveway and I gave a huge sigh of relief. Our morning had been spent talking up Aspen's first haircut at a kiddie salon. I had tried ... [Link]
The J.H. Leyson jewelry company, doing business with various partners under variant company names from the 1870s to the 1980s, was one of Salt Lake City’s most upscale jewelers. It ... [Link]

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