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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
Ever since I was a kid, I have dreamed of visiting New England during the fall. The only frame of reference I had for New England as a child were the many movies filmed there – especially Halloween movies. I pictured big beautiful homes on streets lined with maple trees turning an array of bright, bold colors […]
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the 2013 Gilroy Garlic Festival. Being a lover of garlic, I have always wanted to go to the festival, but it just never happened. I live about 3 hours away from Gilroy so I don’t get down there often. When I do, I like to make a stop […]
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RECIPES
As a Good Cook Kitchen Expert, I have been asked to participate in Get Stuffed Burger Challenge using the Good Cook Stuffed Burger Press. This is seriously my new favorite kitchen gadget, which inspires all sorts of creativity! The possibilities are endless for foods you can stuff and stuff with. Something I love about the […]
The kids are on spring break and while we’d like to fill our week with fun activities, the reality of it is that we are still in the thick of a bathroom remodel and a master bath new-build. Keith has been in and out of projects for other people so when he’s home, we go […]
Visiting the ER is not exactly my idea of fun. I suppose one could find fun in visiting an emergency room if you enjoy people watching, or creating giant hand balloons out of the medical gloves. I do happen to enjoy people watching, and it does get quite exciting at my local ER due to […]
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