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Mormon women blogging about the peculiar and the treasured

When Someone Hates Your Guts

I have a difficult relationship in my extended family. I’m guessing that too many of us can say that. Mine started nearly fifteen years ago, shortly after my marriage. It stemmed from a decision which I still feel was correct, in spite of the emotional havoc it has wreaked. We have not been able to [...]

Next to Godliness

Becky’s house is immaculate. Not just clean, but a place of wonder. There is no junk, no clutter; dust and crumbs are whisked away before they hit the floor or an unsuspecting tabletop. Her four children are all well-trained to hang up backpacks, jackets, towels; to stow away shoes and dirty laundry; to eat without [...]

A Lucky Cow

It’s a phenomenon more puzzling than a Sunday crossword, but more certain than the stars. In fact I could set the compass of my last few years by it: the sticky whirl, the push and pull, the confusion and wonder of a mother daughter relationship. My mom and I get along great, but I’m no [...]

All the World’s a Critic

Have you heard the three rules of human relationships? First, don’t criticize. Second, don’t criticize. Hmm, and what’s the third one again?

Casting No Stones

An indiscretion. An affair. Neighbors whispered their surprise, their condemnation and their abhorrence of the situation, a virtual stoning. It happened  in my neighborhood. Although I’d heard other stories about married couples cheating, this was the first time I had encountered a situation where I knew all the players. To make matters worse, the cheater [...]

Mother-in-law

Our guest poster chooses anonymity today in of the slight chance that her mother-in-law could read this– because she does love her, even if she drives her completely crazy. Sunday afternoons with 5 small children are chaotic at best with every toy called upon to maintain peace, meals spread throughout the long hours and disagreements [...]

Leap-Frogging Forgiveness

My mother is petite and has sewed her entire life, making suits and other perfectly tailored items of clothing, to fit her small frame. Over the years she assembled a large number of beautiful hand-crafted clothes. A friend of mine, a recently divorced single mom, was about to enter the workforce for the first time [...]

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