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The Weight of Obedience: When Priesthood Counsel Caused Harm
In the Mormon church, obedience is taught from an early age. Trusting priesthood leaders, even when it’s hard, is seen as an act of faith. But for me, obedience in Mormonism often meant setting aside my own intuition and handing over decisions that should have been mine. This part of my story is deeply personal. […]
TRAVEL
During the month of July, my family and I decided to get in as much California travel as we could. While I love traveling all over the world, and experiencing all that different cultures have to offer, I realize that there is so much I haven’t seen or done right in my backyard! We drove […]
With comfortable accommodations already arranged in Monterey, it’s time to check out those Cannery Row attractions. Cannery Row is one street of historic waterfront in Monterey Bay. In addition to ocean front hotels, you can find boutique shopping, fine art galleries, wine tasting, outdoor recreational activities and many fabulous dining options, all within walking distance and just steps […]
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RECIPES
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake A few weeks ago, I posted a Pin of the day, which seemed to pique a lot of interest. That pin was the Peanut Butter Sheet Cake by Tasty Kitchen, and The Girl Who Ate Everything. The cake piqued my interest enough that I finally made it! Oh. My. Goodness. I keep eating […]
As Scottish as I may be, which is about 1/4, I don’t know that I have eaten many Scottish recipes. I have been to a highland games or two, and eaten some of the food from the vendors, such as haggis, but I have never prepared anything truly Scotch. I am going to have to […]
Fall is so close I can almost taste it – literally! Today is the first cooler day we have had, and I am over the moon excited about it. There is even a chance of rain tonight; which my dry, burning state really needs. So what else is there left to do, but think of […]
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