I started walking in the local cemetery last summer. For some it may seem odd but it is relaxing and peaceful usually. I’m not the only one that walks the paths among the gravestones as I usually pass others walking. Some ride bikes. One operated his remote control car though I thought that might be pushing the disrespectful boundary a bit. In his defense, he was driving it in the undeveloped back lot. I always wonder if the others are residents of the cemetery or neighbors. Then I wonder if I’m the resident and just don’t know it yet and I’m in a Sixth Sense plot. Continue reading
Keeping Peace
When you find
the conversation is about to head south
and you must
defend what comes out of your mouth Continue reading
Flowers
Everyday I write for 20 minutes. In a 20 minute span I usually just have little meme sized thoughts. Nothing too profound. I found this little thought as I went back through my notebook looking for memes to create. I can’t remember where it came from or how it got here but something about it still resonated with me so it must be a truth I witnessed somehow. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Then Jesus Beholding Him Loved Him
by Elder S. Mark Palmer
Another insight of the scripture that has had a profound impact on my life. The request by the Savior to the rich young ruler helped me decide to serve a mission. What was I willing to give? Was I willing to sacrifice anything? So I went. Continue reading
The Itty-bitty Birthday Road Trip of 2017
If you go to Europe in June you probably shouldn’t plan your typical birthday road trip.
That is probably written in some life manual somewhere I’m sure. It makes sense especially since my birthday landed just over a month after my return to the states. Truth be told, the decision to forego my typical week long road trip revolved around work and the fact I didn’t think I’d have enough time to take another week off in August after taking just over two weeks in June. So, no birthday road trip this year. As luck would have it though, my birthday fell on a Saturday which meant I could still sneak away for it. Even if I didn’t go far away at least I could go somewhere. Continue reading
My Names
I am proud of my name
but also my hidden name.
Two lines mixed together
and both I claim. Continue reading
Farewell Summer…you will be missed
For me, Labor Day is the second worst day of the year. I mourn summer. It is always a rough day. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: The Voice of Warning
by Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Warning: cautionary advice (per Google) Continue reading
My scariest experience in a cemetery is not what it sounds like
It may sound odd, but one of my favorite places to walk is in our local cemetery. I live right next door to it so it is convenient, plus it’s pretty, quiet, and the roads are paved and kept up fairly well. During our snow-pocalypse this winter the small cemetery roads were the only paved roads nearby. During the middle of summer, my walks tended to be in the evening. Usually right before sunset. I could get a good view of the sunset and enjoy some peaceful, reflecting time. Except one Saturday in July changed all that. Continue reading
Our Story
I’ve been told that maybe it’s time
to move on, move on, move on.
I’ve been wondering why
I don’t let go, let go, let go. Continue reading
