Introducing: The Mormons Are Coming

Here’s a new blog by an old friend.
If I’m understanding it right, the blog is dedicated to news articles about Mormons. It’s always worth the read if you’ve got the time.

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Oreo Truffles

This weekend is the annual Manly Man Feast in the Elders Quorum. As the reigning champ two years running (I won the top prize the first year and took first in my category last year), I have a reputation to uphold.
For those of you who might not remember, the Manly Man Feast is where the [...]

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Following the Prophet, Proposition 8

Every now and then, a perfect confluence of things learned in study and separate social events come together with great force. I had one such experience over the last 24 hours.
First, the California Supreme Court came down and upheld Proposition 8. As I briefly looked over the comments for the news article, I noticed an [...]

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Reviews: Taken and Australia

In reverse order of what we watched….
Australia
This is a great tribute to the power of the trailer to get people to watch a movie. Unfortunately, it’s all down hill from there….
The Good
Hmmm…. I like Hugh Jackman. Always have. Some of the shots were incredible, and the historical elements were enjoyable. And like I said, the [...]

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You can’t argue with logic

When Katherine was smaller, she used to walk on my back and jump around. Now that she’s older, she still likes to do that, but I try to not let her because she’s hurt me doing it.
Today she was being particularly vigorous and I finally called a halt to the festivities. She immediately hopped down, [...]

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Dave’s Gardening Corner: Too much praise lately

I must be doing something right with my flowers….
In the past month, I’ve had around half a dozen daffodils, a handful of tulips, and now, just last night, two of my best pansies stolen from my garden.
I don’t understand where the lack of respect for other people’s property comes from, but I’m getting tired of [...]

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Colbert takes on Credit Cards

Here’s a great clip from the wonderful Colbert on credit cards.
Enjoy.

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Problems with Credit Cards

Not wanting to take any attention off the latest series of posts, but I just read this excellent article in Time magazine on many of the problems with credit cards. It accurately places the blame squarely on consumers while also recognizing some of the shady sides of credit card companies.
Just as a special note, I [...]

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Understanding Covenants

Yesterday’s events have pushed to the front of my mind thoughts on covenants; perhaps an introspection on my part of the covenants I have made and my own standing within their bounds.
I have pondered the effect of sin on eternal covenants. In particular, I have pondered the effects of sin on the marriage covenant. Unlike [...]

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Mental Illness: Addictions

It’s on my mind right now.
One of the great privileges I have in my current calling is that I occasionally get to witness the remarkable effect that the atonement has in the lives of others. One of the truly disheartening privileges, and yes, I think privilege is the right word, is that occasionally I get [...]

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