The diggers dig
that’s their job.
A new resident
will come
meanwhile
a pretty bluebird
flies. Continue reading
A Ghost of a Story Part V
V. K.J. Malone, 1924
Longtime resident dies after relating a ghost of a tale
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of longtime resident Ed Thomas. A former resident of Wyoming, Mr. Thomas lived in the northern Salt Lake valley for twenty-four years. I happened to interview Mr. Thomas shortly before his passing and he related a remarkable tale of the circumstances that brought him here. It is a fantastical tale not for the faint of heart for Mr. Thomas claimed to yours truly the means he was able to purchase his magnificent home with acres filled with every kind of fruit tree was none other than a ghost. That’s right, dear reader, Mr. Thomas insisted he owed his small fortune to other worldly means. Continue reading
The Package
The neighbor received a package.
Oh, what could it be?
Something just for fun
or another boring necessity? Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Go Forward in Faith
And this is a wrap for my General Conference thoughts feature. I have decided to discontinue my Sunday posts to focus on Wednesday and Saturday posts. All in an effort to practice quality over quantity of writing.
A historic and memorable conference has come to a close. Isn’t it nice we have the opportunity to hear from the Lord’s prophet in closing?
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IV. Ed Thomas, 1899
Ed Thomas was a practical man. He also wasn’t stupid and didn’t trust Dave Lewis one bit. Even though Dave said to meet at 10:00 p.m. he arrived at 9:45. At 10:15 he assumed Dave chickened out. He had wondered if Dave’s greed or cowardice would win out. Go figure, his chicken heart trumped his avarice. Continue reading
Three Versions of Self
General Conference thoughts: Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection
“Every member a missionary” is a catchy mantra. But for an introvert whose personal motto is “live and let live” it is an uncomfortable one to say the least. I always fall short of being a missionary.
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III. Quong Fat, 1885
Quong Fat was born in China poor. He was determined to die in China rich. In order to meet that goal he traveled to America to earn his fortune. So far, by extreme discipline and frugal living he was close to achieving his goal. Actually, by some other person’s standards, he had achieved his goal. And others would even say he exceeded his goal. Continue reading
Today
Today I feel like being sad
and I don’t know why.
A case of the blues I guess
I just want to cry. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Come and Belong
I have often said I am in a constant state of practice. That’s just because I need lots and lots of practice. The comforting takeaway from Elder Uchtdorf’s talk is I am not alone. We all need practice time.
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