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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. […]
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School of Rock the Musical Comes to San Francisco There has been a lot of chatter about my love of music on my blog and social channels. It should be no surprise how much I love Broadway and musicals too. I used to want to be a stage performer, but don’t have the chops so […]
Ever since I was a kid I have dreamed of what it would be like to go to the circus. Small circus acts came to my elementary school and performed for us, and it was always a treat. I saw jugglers, acrobats, dancers, professional yo-yoers (is that what they’re called?), and more. I never did […]
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“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Universal Pictures, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #BoxtrollsFamilyNite http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” I have come to cherish and appreciate family movie nights. Now that my kids are gone every other weekend, to their dad’s house, it seems like […]
Leprechaun Cake Trap Pin It The 1st graders at our school have to make a Leprechaun Trap for St. Patrick’s Day. I often look at the project assignments as mommy homework, because really – how much of it do the kids do? Okay, I could really let the kids help more sometimes! Well – […]
Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes I mentioned last night on facebook that I was STARVING and wanted Red Robin so badly! I discovered the problem. I started a low calorie menu plan (no diet food – just smaller portions and healthier food), and because of an oncoming migraine last night, I didn’t eat everything I was supposed […]
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