In my attempt to write more this year I thought that I should tackle the most important things first: Know the difference between a macaroon and a macaron. Most people aren’t aware there is a difference. The auto-correct on phones won’t help either — often adding that additional “o”
I want to be a better writer. There is only one way to do it. In the classic book “On Writing Well” we are reminded: You learn to write by writing. It’s a truism, but what makes it a truism is that it’s true. The only way to
Tech
Since 2020 is made for pain, I decided to make some big moves that I have been putting off for a while. The email migration took a while, but the new setup is so much better. My reliance on Google as a company is very minimal now. I am very
One of the most inspired principles in the restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the idea of presidencies. One man or woman is called to lead. It is up to them to make the difficult decision and move the work forward. It is their right
Faith
Since there was so much time in the home office this year, I took the opportunity to scan my mission journal, separate it into days, add it to my current digital journal, and type out the pages so they would be searchable. With 820 pages of written journal, it was
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Here are 21 things that I am thankful for in my life: I am thankful for little birds that sit on our back patio and give us all something to smile about. I am thankful for adults who know how to help kids feel safe and appreciated. It’s a
Why have they lost their way so much? They want to take all the money from the most important things and give it to their own projects. The changes they make are going to hurt the economy and make us less safe. I can’t even call them leaders. They
I enjoy early morning rounds of golf. The world is still quiet. The course is still calm. The rising sun makes for some beautiful photos. I snap a photo each morning to include in my journal for the day. Sometimes it will be my only good shot of the day.
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Many of my friends and family will be returning to worship in church buildings soon. The first step back will be a shortened sacrament meeting with limited attendance. There will also be cautions in place around gathering, the passing of the sacrament, etc. Some actions will feel a little different
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Nearly five years ago I sat with Lawrence E Corbridge and others in a church office. He was serving as a General Authority at the time and he was in Las Vegas to organize a new stake. I sat with him on Friday night then again on Saturday afternoon and
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A few weeks ago I was sitting in a high council meeting of the Shadow Mountain Stake. I always look forward to these meetings where I can sit with this council. They’ve become such good friends and a critical support for me. Each time we meet, I invite the
We have a drawer full of iPods, iPads, Kindles, etc. They are not the most current release, but they’re operable and in good shape. We’d like to gift them out for any kids that don’t have a way to be connected right now. (Please don’t take
This new film tells the Nativity story in the most historically accurate way possible and it’s better because of it. No frills. The visit of the wisemen was powerful in a way I’ve never appreciated before. What a gift! I’m looking forward to the Christmas season and
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Note: A portion of a talk I gave at the Shadow Mountain Stake Conference held May 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. — I recently conducted a social experiment on my children. Wait, let me phrase that another way. I recently taught my children something new. About a year ago, I decided
Summer is coming and bringing the heat and the bugs. If you’re still looking for a Father’s or Mother’s Day gift, this sliding glass door closer is wonderful. No more yelling “shut the door.”
I wrote that tweet nearly a year ago, but the desire to make a move from gmail had been around for a long time before this request. I created a gmail account in 2004 as it was fast, free and offered plenty of space. It has always worked mostly well