An auto-close sliding glass door
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.”
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Moving from Gmail to Fastmail...kind of
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
Faith
A look at the 1984 General Conference
A few years ago, I wrote about the conference session during which Thomas S Monson was sustained as an Apostle. It was in 1963. Recently, I viewed the April 1984 conference session to refresh my memory on the day that President Russell M Nelson was sustained as an Apostle. I
Use location-based reminders to remember gate codes
In Las Vegas, gated communities are common and increasing in popularity. Supposedly it’s a way to keep crime and loitering down. That’s the positive side of it. The negative aspects include constant repairs paid for by HOA fees. Also, it’s a pain to constantly ring friends/family/
Faith
Millions shall know...
This week I turned 14,066 days old; the exact same age as Joseph Smith when he was martyred for his faith in 1844. It’s amazing to think of all he did in such a short time. He was a prophet and so much more. He built cities and
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The inspiring true story of the Restoration
There is a popular phrase that warns not to “miss the forest for the trees.” It implies that someone might be missing the bigger, more grand picture because they are obsessed too much on a minor detail. For instance, I recently took this picture while visiting Cuba. All I see
Family
Take the time to understand and organize your tech
I attended the Apple Developer conference in June where they introduced a new feature called Screen Time. Primarily, this is a way for iPhone users to understand how much and how often they use their phones. It’s a much needed update that will be released this Fall. There have
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Temple Visits
Some photos of temples I’ve recently visited. For me, these are places of thanksgiving and instruction. I count on the promise of being “perfected in the understanding” of principle, theory, and doctrine.
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Even in difficult times we can become better people
If you prefer pessimism, it’s easier than ever to find reasons for it. If you go seeking (or if an algorithm decides to bring it to you), you can find sadness and plenty of divisive issues. As if that’s not enough, it compounds when you find a difficult
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Investing without great intelligence
Each year, Warren Buffett (the third richest man in the world) writes a letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. Usually, it is a recap of the preceding year for the company, an invitation to the yearly stockholder meeting, and some insight into the mind of the world’s greatest
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Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice
President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, came to Las Vegas and spoke to members of the church. The majority of these members are single adults, age 18-30, and are still setting so many patterns and making decisions in their lives.
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No conflict between science and religion
Scientists recently used LiDAR to scan the jungles of Guatemala. Using this technology, “scholars digitally removed the tree canopy from aerial images of the now-unpopulated landscape, revealing the ruins of a sprawling pre-Columbian civilization that was far more complex and interconnected than most Maya specialists had supposed.” The
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A new first presidency
A judge, a healer, and a teacher. This First Presidency represents well our Savior. I look forward to learning from them about Him.
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Do not touch fire
Recently I was with a group of Cub Scouts that was learning safety guidelines. They were told “do not touch fire.” When they turn twelve and go on their first scout camp they’ll be told again. When they take home economics in 7th grade they’ll be told again.
Using Technology with Intent
I recently spoke at a conference geared toward families, productive time and eternal values. Part of my message was that technology can be a very useful tool when used properly, but can quickly become idle time. As a tool, I’ve heard of a cell phone being likened to a
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What did you learn at home this week?
The church has announced an updated schedule of general conference sessions. “Beginning in April 2018, the general women’s session will no longer be held on the Saturday preceding the other sessions of general conference. Rather, the general priesthood and general women’s sessions will each be held annually, with