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The Winds Will Blow; I Will Listen.

I was a young-married with two toddler sons and we were on a two-year adventure on the pacific coast when my maternal grandfather died. I remember thinking about my Grampy in the evening of his life, the build-up of the tempest, far-away and non-threatening. His death became somehow anticlimactic because it happened 3,000 miles east [...]

Success as Joy’s Counterfeit

What if the famous scripture in 2 Nephi 2:25 read this way? “Adam fell that man might be; and men are, that they might be successful.” I’m sure most of you, like me, would find such a scripture discouraging and irritating and false instead of inspiring and hopeful and true. But sometimes I look around [...]

Impending Doom?

Life is good right now, in fact too good. Everyone in our family is healthy, including my parents. My husband has a very stable job with a great work life balance. Our marriage is solid. We’re comfortable financially. My boys are having a good year in school. I am in a good creative groove. Really does it [...]

To thine own self be true (but you might be less happy)

I recently read the following article. It said that American women are becoming less happy, while American men are becoming happier. They suggested it was due to women taking on more roles outside of the home. Stating that women are increasingly disconnected and distracted, and as they get busier they have less time for the various parts of [...]

It’s a Funny Thing

On Monday, I had a really good, deep belly laugh. It burst forth, drowning out the softly playing music, bubbling up from somewhere in my toes.  After the initial guffaw, I chortled harder because I was only wearing knickers, and everything was starting to wobble.  Then I totally cracked up because not only was everything jiggling [...]

Strawberry Moments Forever

I must confess that I’m not crazy about chocolate. I am a fresh berry addict. I endure the pepper steak with mango chutney at the Tree Room, just so I can order the most divine dessert in the gastronomic galaxy: sweet and juicy strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries floating in a sea of crème anglaise. Why [...]

Interview of Elona Knighton Shelley by Lisa Garfield

I loved doing this interview! Elona Knighton Shelley is the author of You Just Have to Love, published in our Spring 2006 issue. Her essay recounts the challenge she faced as the mother of a gay son and the things she learned about love and happiness. Here, she shares some important tips on how we [...]

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