“Cool” is what I thought when this happened the day after I posted about “listening.” Errand completed, four kids almost ready for lunch, strapped in the car, and we’re ready to head home. As I pulled out of the parking lot, I really felt like we...
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“The ability to qualify for, receive, and act on personal revelation is the single most important skill that can be acquired in this life.” ~Julie B. Beck, from this fabulous talk I have a little story for you.  I call it - Huh? Sometimes when I feel inspired to...
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Once upon a time there were three pairs of jeans. One fit well and was well-loved.  So well loved there came to be big holes over the knees.  The second and third pairs were cute – but didn’t fit so well.  Not really.  Not after...
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Oh boy, oh boy.  I’m so excited about this, it gives me chills. Remember the story of Gideon, found in Judges 6-11? Thanks to this talk from April’s General Conference, I noticed more clearly this little part here: “They stood every man in his place.” Yes!  Exactly!  Because...
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I’ve been pondering motherhood a great deal lately, and specifically wondering how to make mothering my “element.”  I am convinced it is within my reach, and furthermore, I am also convinced that there are solid, God-given principles in place here that could help *all*...
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I’ve been trying to be “sneaky.” How’s that? I’ve been trying to both keep this little piece of cyberspace going, AND follow Elder Bednar’s counsel to not let digital distractions (for me, facebook & blogging) detract from real life. I’m grateful that television programs and the like...
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Weeding. Yes, lessons from weeding. Remember this post? Well, I am sad to say, that newfound love for gardening didn’t last.  We had more snow and coldness, and then when it warmed up 2 months later I didn’t really do much. Okay, okay, you caught me. I didn’t...
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Note from the editor: This happened a few weeks ago, and was written up several days ago.  In other words, old news.  Isn’t it fun? I bet you’re thinking I’m going to relate some embarrassing story about a child throwing a fit. Well, I’m not. Nope.  Actually, it...
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To the Person or Persons who stole John’s 2 work laptops, You are welcome to them.  One more step along the path of decluttering, right?  No, seriously, I was really struggling to wean myself off the computer, and this has helped tremendously.  Next time, however,...
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So I stuck C & D in a “creative movement” class.  It was right after C’s ballet, and it was at the same time as the adult clogging.  Seemed like a good thing, especially since I really enjoy clogging.  (That way I “only” had...
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When I signed my kids up with a small dance studio (or group, rather, so I thought) for homeschoolers, I had no idea the quality was comparable to… well, let’s just say that when the recital came together last week, I was impressed.  Very,...
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“… It is not possible to make real change all by ourselves. Our own willpower and our own good intentions are not enough. When we make mistakes or choose poorly, we must have the help of our Savior to get back on track. We partake...
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Having finished a neat book called The Element recently, I’m a little more observant of what it is and who’s in it when. The Element (with a capital E) is…. That feeling you get when you’re doing something you love.  It’s what drives people (or what...
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Have one of those days… Where it takes you fully 30 minutes to just wake up because you spent all night consoling a sick/in-pain colicy baby? Where you’re still in your PJ’s at 9:30?  (Ugh!!!) Where your oldest boy FINALLY follows directions to get dressed for the...
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