There is that saying going around, “Not my circus, not my monkeys.” I added an addendum. To each his own unless his own interferes with my own.
General Conference thoughts: The Heart of the Widow
by Elder O. Vincent Haleck
All that is required of us is to give our very best. Of course, not all of our bests are equal. Some have 5 talents others only have 2. It isn’t the size of the talent that matters its our willingness to give. Continue reading
December 2, 2017
There are certain days on the calendar that are marked for celebration or remembrance. Usually we think of them as happy days but sometimes they are quiet days of reflection. December 2 became a marked day for me in 2011 when mom passed away. Every December 2nd since then I have remembered, reflected, and some things I try to forget. I have tried various ways to spend that day to help get through the 24 hours. One year I bore my testimony. One year I tried to do an act of service. I just try to find some small way to do something mom would be proud of. Continue reading
Off the Grid
I’d like to go off grid –
but only part way. Continue reading
Eager Winter
Still not a fan of winter. Why can’t summer show the same fortitude as winter? Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: By Divine Design
by Elder Ronald A. Rasband
Here’s another pep talk for you if you need it – and who doesn’t need encouragement every now and then? Continue reading
Temples Visited 2017
I’ve been visiting an LDS temple once a month for about three years now. This is the time of year when I have to decide if I want to keep it up. Not sure how 2018 will play out.
Destroying Angel
What gifts was I given
when all the talents were handed out?
Do I have a talent?
Looking at my life I have some doubt. Continue reading
Snow
Okay, Christmas is done. Let us get a move on this winter thing.
General Conference thoughts: The Eternal Everyday
by Elder Quentin L. Cook
This talk may seem a paradox of sorts. In order to be God-like we need to be humble. At first reading, it may appear wrong. In order to be God-like shouldn’t we focus on becoming powerful? Continue reading
