Thursday, November 19, 2009
Windstorm
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Home Fires Burning
Monday, November 16, 2009
College Football Picks Week 12
Name:____________________________
Score:___________
2009 Football Picks
Week 12
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Central Michigan at Ball State
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Colorado at Oklahoma State
Friday, November 20, 2009
Boise State at Utah State on ESPN2 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Oregon State at Washington State
Ohio State at Michigan
Minnesota and Iowa
Duke at Miami
Maryland at Florida State
Louisville at South Florida
North Carolina at Boston College
Chattanooga and Alabama
Mississippi State at Arkansas
Florida international at Florida
Oklahoma at Texas Tech
Memphis at Houston
TCU in Wyoming
Iowa State at Missouri
Northern Illinois and Ohio
Tulane at UCF
Connecticut at Notre Dame
LSU at Mississippi
Penn State at Michigan State
North Carolina State at Virginia Tech
Wisconsin at Northwestern
Air Force at Brigham Young
Virginia at Clemson
Purdue at Indiana
UAB at East Carolina
Rutgers at Syracuse
UTEP at Rice
Baylor at Texas A&M
San Diego State and Utah
Arizona State at UCLA
Florida Atlantic at Troy
Southern Methodist at Marshall
Arkansas State and middle Tennessee State
Louisiana Tech at Fresno State
Colorado State at New Mexico
Louisiana Monroe at Louisiana Lafayette
Tulsa at Southern Mississippi
Vanderbilt at Tennessee
California at Stanford
Kentucky at Georgia
Kansas State at Nebraska
Kansas at Texas
Oregon and Arizona
Hawaii at San Jose State
Nevada and New Mexico State
Harvard at Yale
Princeton at Dartmouth
Cal poly at Weber State
Eastern Washington and Northern Arizona
Southern Utah at San Diego
Tiebreaker: Total score in
Boise State at Utah State ___________
Score:___________
2009 Football Picks
Week 12
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Central Michigan at Ball State
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Colorado at Oklahoma State
Friday, November 20, 2009
Boise State at Utah State on ESPN2 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Oregon State at Washington State
Ohio State at Michigan
Minnesota and Iowa
Duke at Miami
Maryland at Florida State
Louisville at South Florida
North Carolina at Boston College
Chattanooga and Alabama
Mississippi State at Arkansas
Florida international at Florida
Oklahoma at Texas Tech
Memphis at Houston
TCU in Wyoming
Iowa State at Missouri
Northern Illinois and Ohio
Tulane at UCF
Connecticut at Notre Dame
LSU at Mississippi
Penn State at Michigan State
North Carolina State at Virginia Tech
Wisconsin at Northwestern
Air Force at Brigham Young
Virginia at Clemson
Purdue at Indiana
UAB at East Carolina
Rutgers at Syracuse
UTEP at Rice
Baylor at Texas A&M
San Diego State and Utah
Arizona State at UCLA
Florida Atlantic at Troy
Southern Methodist at Marshall
Arkansas State and middle Tennessee State
Louisiana Tech at Fresno State
Colorado State at New Mexico
Louisiana Monroe at Louisiana Lafayette
Tulsa at Southern Mississippi
Vanderbilt at Tennessee
California at Stanford
Kentucky at Georgia
Kansas State at Nebraska
Kansas at Texas
Oregon and Arizona
Hawaii at San Jose State
Nevada and New Mexico State
Harvard at Yale
Princeton at Dartmouth
Cal poly at Weber State
Eastern Washington and Northern Arizona
Southern Utah at San Diego
Tiebreaker: Total score in
Boise State at Utah State ___________
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Raising Young Children
This blog posting is a result of a request I received. My first topic request! So, I hope I did it justice. There is some great advice from prophets and childhood development experts. So, those of you with young children, will hopefully benefit from this blog post.
From November 1981 Ensign, Ezra Taft Benson, “The Honored Place of Woman”:
"It is a fundamental truth that the responsibilities of motherhood cannot be successfully delegated. No, not to day-care centers, not to schools, not to nurseries, not to babysitters.
We become enamored with men’s theories such as the idea of preschool training outside the home for young children. Not only does this put added pressure on the budget, but it places young children in an environment away from mother’s influence....
It is mother’s influence during the crucial formative years that forms a child’s basic character.
Home is the place where a child learns faith, feels love, and thereby learns from mother’s loving example to choose righteousness.
How vital are mother’s influence and teaching in the home—and how apparent when neglected!
I do not wish to wound any feelings, but all of us are aware of instances of active Latter-day Saint families who are experiencing difficulties with their children because mother is not where she ought to be—in the home."-Ezra Taft Benson, 1981
A few quotes from President Spencer W. Kimball:
"Home life, proper teaching in the home, parental guidance and leadership—these are the panacea for the ailments of the world and its children. They are the cure for spiritual and emotional diseases and the remedy for its problems. Parents should not leave the training of children to others."-Spencer W. Kimball
"There seems to be a growing tendency to shift this responsibility from the home to outside influences such as the school and the church, and of greater concern, to various child-care agencies and institutions. Important as these outward influences may be, they never can adequately take the place of the influence of the mother and the father. Constant training, constant vigilance, companionship, and being watchmen of our own children are necessary in order to keep our homes intact and to bless our children in the Lord’s own way."-Spencer W. Kimball
"Fathers and mothers, your foremost responsibility is your family. By working together you can have the kind of home the Lord expects you to have. By showing love and consideration for one another and for your children, you can build a reservoir of spiritual strength that will never run dry."-Spencer W. Kimball
"Mothers, you are your children’s best teacher. Don’t shift this precious responsibility to day-care centers or baby-sitters. A mother’s love and prayerful concern for her children are her most important ingredients in teaching her own."-Ezra Taft Benson
From March 1982 Ensign-Children in Church:
"Tiny Latter-day Saints are normal children. The things they do during church are typical of their growth and development. Research at Yale University has produced a host of characteristics which children exhibit at various ages. (See Arnold Gesell and Frances Ilg, Infant and Child in the Culture of Today, New York: Harper and Brothers.) At age one children like activity—moving around, pulling up, creeping on the floor, throwing things on the floor to have them retrieved. By fifteen months they like to explore, to turn pages, to observe action around them. By eighteen months climbing is their favorite activity. They like to tear pages out of books, including hymn books. This is the busybody, into-every-thing age. Their temper tantrums are a result of discovering their own will and its effect on others. By age two, children like to practice their newly acquired vocabulary, not always in soft tones. They are particularly fond of father and want to be with him (even if he is speaking in church). Almost all of their play is accompanied by constant talking. By age three children are becoming more responsive to parental requests and can entertain themselves up to an hour if provided with appropriate materials. By age four they are even more self-entertaining but still ask up to four hundred questions daily. They may stay occupied but still not be interested in the proceedings of an entire sacrament meeting.
These developmental facts combine to produce a picture of very powerful, active, inquisitive little Saints. But the normality of our children should be a comfort, not a concern. During the preschool years, children learn more than they will ever again learn in mortality: vital life skills of locomotion, communication, relationships. They form feelings, attitudes, and opinions that will remain with them the rest of life—about God, about church, about family and friends. We must, therefore, not overlook their developmental needs nor contribute to negative attitudes during church. We must capitalize on children’s stages of development and be creatively persistent in helping them cope with the challenges of church activity. "-Joyce Williams, former professor of child development and mother of five
“Children in Church,” Ensign, Mar 1982, 43–48
“Latter-day Saints should be the most reverent people in all the earth,” President Spencer W. Kimball has said. “Where, then, does reverence begin, and how can we develop it? The home is the key to reverence, as it is to every other godlike virtue.
“… Behavior learned at home determines behavior in Church meetings. A child who has learned to pray at home soon understands that he must be quiet and still during prayers in worship service.
“Likewise, when family home evenings are part of home life, children know that there are special times, not only at church but at home, when we learn about our Heavenly Father and when everyone needs to be on his best behavior. …
“Parents with small children sometimes have a difficult time helping their youngsters appreciate meetings and keeping them from creating disturbances. Perseverance, firmness, and preparation in the home are essential ingredients for success.” (We Should Be a Reverent People, Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1976, pp. 2–3.)
I am not a parent but I understand the importance of following the Prophet’s counsel in raising children. Hopefully these quotes from former prophets and childhood development experts will help those of you raising young children. I would just like to reiterate one statement from a childhood development expert, “During the preschool years, children learn more than they will ever again learn in mortality”
That’s my two cents.
From November 1981 Ensign, Ezra Taft Benson, “The Honored Place of Woman”:
"It is a fundamental truth that the responsibilities of motherhood cannot be successfully delegated. No, not to day-care centers, not to schools, not to nurseries, not to babysitters.
We become enamored with men’s theories such as the idea of preschool training outside the home for young children. Not only does this put added pressure on the budget, but it places young children in an environment away from mother’s influence....
It is mother’s influence during the crucial formative years that forms a child’s basic character.
Home is the place where a child learns faith, feels love, and thereby learns from mother’s loving example to choose righteousness.
How vital are mother’s influence and teaching in the home—and how apparent when neglected!
I do not wish to wound any feelings, but all of us are aware of instances of active Latter-day Saint families who are experiencing difficulties with their children because mother is not where she ought to be—in the home."-Ezra Taft Benson, 1981
A few quotes from President Spencer W. Kimball:
"Home life, proper teaching in the home, parental guidance and leadership—these are the panacea for the ailments of the world and its children. They are the cure for spiritual and emotional diseases and the remedy for its problems. Parents should not leave the training of children to others."-Spencer W. Kimball
"There seems to be a growing tendency to shift this responsibility from the home to outside influences such as the school and the church, and of greater concern, to various child-care agencies and institutions. Important as these outward influences may be, they never can adequately take the place of the influence of the mother and the father. Constant training, constant vigilance, companionship, and being watchmen of our own children are necessary in order to keep our homes intact and to bless our children in the Lord’s own way."-Spencer W. Kimball
"Fathers and mothers, your foremost responsibility is your family. By working together you can have the kind of home the Lord expects you to have. By showing love and consideration for one another and for your children, you can build a reservoir of spiritual strength that will never run dry."-Spencer W. Kimball
"Mothers, you are your children’s best teacher. Don’t shift this precious responsibility to day-care centers or baby-sitters. A mother’s love and prayerful concern for her children are her most important ingredients in teaching her own."-Ezra Taft Benson
From March 1982 Ensign-Children in Church:
"Tiny Latter-day Saints are normal children. The things they do during church are typical of their growth and development. Research at Yale University has produced a host of characteristics which children exhibit at various ages. (See Arnold Gesell and Frances Ilg, Infant and Child in the Culture of Today, New York: Harper and Brothers.) At age one children like activity—moving around, pulling up, creeping on the floor, throwing things on the floor to have them retrieved. By fifteen months they like to explore, to turn pages, to observe action around them. By eighteen months climbing is their favorite activity. They like to tear pages out of books, including hymn books. This is the busybody, into-every-thing age. Their temper tantrums are a result of discovering their own will and its effect on others. By age two, children like to practice their newly acquired vocabulary, not always in soft tones. They are particularly fond of father and want to be with him (even if he is speaking in church). Almost all of their play is accompanied by constant talking. By age three children are becoming more responsive to parental requests and can entertain themselves up to an hour if provided with appropriate materials. By age four they are even more self-entertaining but still ask up to four hundred questions daily. They may stay occupied but still not be interested in the proceedings of an entire sacrament meeting.
These developmental facts combine to produce a picture of very powerful, active, inquisitive little Saints. But the normality of our children should be a comfort, not a concern. During the preschool years, children learn more than they will ever again learn in mortality: vital life skills of locomotion, communication, relationships. They form feelings, attitudes, and opinions that will remain with them the rest of life—about God, about church, about family and friends. We must, therefore, not overlook their developmental needs nor contribute to negative attitudes during church. We must capitalize on children’s stages of development and be creatively persistent in helping them cope with the challenges of church activity. "-Joyce Williams, former professor of child development and mother of five
“Children in Church,” Ensign, Mar 1982, 43–48
“Latter-day Saints should be the most reverent people in all the earth,” President Spencer W. Kimball has said. “Where, then, does reverence begin, and how can we develop it? The home is the key to reverence, as it is to every other godlike virtue.
“… Behavior learned at home determines behavior in Church meetings. A child who has learned to pray at home soon understands that he must be quiet and still during prayers in worship service.
“Likewise, when family home evenings are part of home life, children know that there are special times, not only at church but at home, when we learn about our Heavenly Father and when everyone needs to be on his best behavior. …
“Parents with small children sometimes have a difficult time helping their youngsters appreciate meetings and keeping them from creating disturbances. Perseverance, firmness, and preparation in the home are essential ingredients for success.” (We Should Be a Reverent People, Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1976, pp. 2–3.)
I am not a parent but I understand the importance of following the Prophet’s counsel in raising children. Hopefully these quotes from former prophets and childhood development experts will help those of you raising young children. I would just like to reiterate one statement from a childhood development expert, “During the preschool years, children learn more than they will ever again learn in mortality”
That’s my two cents.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wise Counsel
Those of you from Utah, are quite familiar with Jon Huntsman. I came across this article On Deseret news.com. What a wise man. This article summarizes a BYU devotional given by Elder Huntsman yesterday. I think I will have to look for the devotional on BYU TV. Anyway, I thought it was really good so I thought I would share. I hope you enjoy it.
Elder Huntsman tells Y. students to focus on integrity, hard work
By Marianne Holman
Published: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 10:05 p.m. MST
PROVO — "God did not put us here to fail," Elder Jon M. Huntsman Sr., a prominent businessman and philanthropist, told BYU students during the university's weekly devotional Tuesday in the Marriott Center.
"I would say to you, have faith in yourself, believe in what you are doing and, most importantly, be a person of integrity," said Elder Huntsman, an Area Seventy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "It is totally up to you and no one else how your life evolves."
Elder Huntsman spoke of the personal responsibility each individual has in shaping his or her own future and the importance of goal setting and hard work.
"What we become, who we are and the footprint we will leave in life is based entirely on our own determination, hard work, education and sacrifice," he said. "Our Heavenly Father expects the best from each of us. We must believe in ourselves."
Elder Huntsman told the students to work hard and show integrity in all aspects of their life, regardless of prosperous or hard times.
"Don't give in when the going gets rough," he said. "You are laying the foundation of a great work, and that great work is your life. Never cut corners, demean other people or waste time 'hanging out.' Decide who you are and what your goals entail, then go for the roses. Life has little regard for those who waste time."
Drawing from a Book of Mormon scripture (2 Nephi 2:25) in which Lehi tells his son, Jacob, that "men are that they might have joy," Elder Huntsman spoke of the importance of following one's own dream, no matter the obstacles or difficulty of the task.
Remembering his college years, Elder Huntsman spoke of when he realized he needed to study hard to reach his dreams.
"Making dreams become reality requires great sacrifice and determination," he said. "Most people are content to just coast along. Many really don't like to apply their talents and abilities or to put in long hours of work. But to achieve any dream and to make something truly remarkable happen in our lives, we must face adversity head on, and we must overcome all of the obstacles in our pathway."
The world today is filled with significant obstacles everywhere, Elder Huntsman said. Attempted suicide, pornography, drug abuse, eating disorders, sexual identity and addictions of various forms and disguises plague society, making some feel as though they cannot fulfill their dreams, he said.
But these are only momentary setbacks, Elder Huntsman said. There is a road to recovery that many can travel and have done so through the atonement of Jesus Christ, he said.
Another challenge facing individuals today is the economy, and some of the problems of losing homes and jobs. Despite the setbacks, there is much to be learned during times of adversity, Elder Huntsman said.
"Many of us here today are either going through one of the valleys of life or will someday experience one of those challenges or moments of adversity," he said. "Remember that adversity determines our character."
Looking to LDS Church founder Joseph Smith as an example of weathering difficulty, Elder Huntsman spoke of the character formed and the need for integrity during lessons of trial and challenge. These experiences in life are intended to make us better — not bitter, he said.
"Always keep in mind, nothing meaningful can come your way without integrity, and integrity is often challenged by adversity," Elder Huntsman said. "Be creative, work hard and surround yourself with bright, honest people. Be a straight shooter, and follow your dreams. But above all else, believe in yourself, and between you and the Lord, your dreams can and will come true. And in your pursuit of your dream, never, never forget others."
I couldn't have said it better myself. :-) May we all try to remember and emulate the principles taught by Elder Huntsman.
That's my two cents.
Elder Huntsman tells Y. students to focus on integrity, hard work
By Marianne Holman
Published: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 10:05 p.m. MST
PROVO — "God did not put us here to fail," Elder Jon M. Huntsman Sr., a prominent businessman and philanthropist, told BYU students during the university's weekly devotional Tuesday in the Marriott Center.
"I would say to you, have faith in yourself, believe in what you are doing and, most importantly, be a person of integrity," said Elder Huntsman, an Area Seventy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "It is totally up to you and no one else how your life evolves."
Elder Huntsman spoke of the personal responsibility each individual has in shaping his or her own future and the importance of goal setting and hard work.
"What we become, who we are and the footprint we will leave in life is based entirely on our own determination, hard work, education and sacrifice," he said. "Our Heavenly Father expects the best from each of us. We must believe in ourselves."
Elder Huntsman told the students to work hard and show integrity in all aspects of their life, regardless of prosperous or hard times.
"Don't give in when the going gets rough," he said. "You are laying the foundation of a great work, and that great work is your life. Never cut corners, demean other people or waste time 'hanging out.' Decide who you are and what your goals entail, then go for the roses. Life has little regard for those who waste time."
Drawing from a Book of Mormon scripture (2 Nephi 2:25) in which Lehi tells his son, Jacob, that "men are that they might have joy," Elder Huntsman spoke of the importance of following one's own dream, no matter the obstacles or difficulty of the task.
Remembering his college years, Elder Huntsman spoke of when he realized he needed to study hard to reach his dreams.
"Making dreams become reality requires great sacrifice and determination," he said. "Most people are content to just coast along. Many really don't like to apply their talents and abilities or to put in long hours of work. But to achieve any dream and to make something truly remarkable happen in our lives, we must face adversity head on, and we must overcome all of the obstacles in our pathway."
The world today is filled with significant obstacles everywhere, Elder Huntsman said. Attempted suicide, pornography, drug abuse, eating disorders, sexual identity and addictions of various forms and disguises plague society, making some feel as though they cannot fulfill their dreams, he said.
But these are only momentary setbacks, Elder Huntsman said. There is a road to recovery that many can travel and have done so through the atonement of Jesus Christ, he said.
Another challenge facing individuals today is the economy, and some of the problems of losing homes and jobs. Despite the setbacks, there is much to be learned during times of adversity, Elder Huntsman said.
"Many of us here today are either going through one of the valleys of life or will someday experience one of those challenges or moments of adversity," he said. "Remember that adversity determines our character."
Looking to LDS Church founder Joseph Smith as an example of weathering difficulty, Elder Huntsman spoke of the character formed and the need for integrity during lessons of trial and challenge. These experiences in life are intended to make us better — not bitter, he said.
"Always keep in mind, nothing meaningful can come your way without integrity, and integrity is often challenged by adversity," Elder Huntsman said. "Be creative, work hard and surround yourself with bright, honest people. Be a straight shooter, and follow your dreams. But above all else, believe in yourself, and between you and the Lord, your dreams can and will come true. And in your pursuit of your dream, never, never forget others."
I couldn't have said it better myself. :-) May we all try to remember and emulate the principles taught by Elder Huntsman.
That's my two cents.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
College Football Picks Week 11
Name:____________________________
Score:___________
2009 Football Picks
Week 11
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Ohio at Buffalo
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Toledo at Central Michigan
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Bowling Green at Miami, Ohio
Ball State at Northern Illinois
South Florida at Rutgers
Friday, November 13, 2009
West Virginia at Cincinnati
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Texas at Baylor
Georgia Tech at Duke
Houston at UCF
Indiana at Penn State
Michigan and Wisconsin
Syracuse and Louisville
South Dakota State and Minnesota
Tennessee at Mississippi
Clemson at North Carolina State
Florida State at Wake Forest
Northwestern at Illinois
Michigan State at Purdue
Kentucky at Vanderbilt
Missouri at Kansas State
Virginia Tech at Maryland
Brigham Young at New Mexico
Colorado and Iowa State
San Jose State and Utah State
Louisiana Lafayette at Middle Tennessee State
UTEP at Southern Methodist
Florida at South Carolina
Idaho at Boise State
Stanford at USC
Iowa at Ohio State
Miami at North Carolina
Washington and Oregon State
Boston College at Virginia
Nebraska at Kansas
Delaware at Navy
Fresno State at Nevada
Southern Mississippi at Marshall
UCLA at Washington State
UNLV at Air Force
Alabama at Mississippi State
Louisiana Tech at LSU
Auburn at Georgia
Texas A&M at Oklahoma
Utah at TCU
Troy and Arkansas
Notre Dame at Pittsburgh
Texas Tech at Oklahoma State
Wyoming at San Diego State
New Mexico State at Hawaii
Arizona State at Oregon
Arizona at California
Eastern Washington at Southern Utah
Northern Arizona at Weber State
Tiebreaker: Total score in
Utah at TCU __________
Score:___________
2009 Football Picks
Week 11
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Ohio at Buffalo
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Toledo at Central Michigan
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Bowling Green at Miami, Ohio
Ball State at Northern Illinois
South Florida at Rutgers
Friday, November 13, 2009
West Virginia at Cincinnati
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Texas at Baylor
Georgia Tech at Duke
Houston at UCF
Indiana at Penn State
Michigan and Wisconsin
Syracuse and Louisville
South Dakota State and Minnesota
Tennessee at Mississippi
Clemson at North Carolina State
Florida State at Wake Forest
Northwestern at Illinois
Michigan State at Purdue
Kentucky at Vanderbilt
Missouri at Kansas State
Virginia Tech at Maryland
Brigham Young at New Mexico
Colorado and Iowa State
San Jose State and Utah State
Louisiana Lafayette at Middle Tennessee State
UTEP at Southern Methodist
Florida at South Carolina
Idaho at Boise State
Stanford at USC
Iowa at Ohio State
Miami at North Carolina
Washington and Oregon State
Boston College at Virginia
Nebraska at Kansas
Delaware at Navy
Fresno State at Nevada
Southern Mississippi at Marshall
UCLA at Washington State
UNLV at Air Force
Alabama at Mississippi State
Louisiana Tech at LSU
Auburn at Georgia
Texas A&M at Oklahoma
Utah at TCU
Troy and Arkansas
Notre Dame at Pittsburgh
Texas Tech at Oklahoma State
Wyoming at San Diego State
New Mexico State at Hawaii
Arizona State at Oregon
Arizona at California
Eastern Washington at Southern Utah
Northern Arizona at Weber State
Tiebreaker: Total score in
Utah at TCU __________
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Week 10 results
1 ~ Michael -15 (49 Tiebreaker)
2 ~ Tammy -15 (57 Tiebreaker)
3 ~ Juliet -16
4 ~ Mom and Lisa -18 (42 Mom Tiebreaker 52 Lisa Tiebreaker)
6. ~ Dad -18 (54 Tiebreaker)
7. ~ Derrinda -20
Actual Tiebreaker 47.
2 ~ Tammy -15 (57 Tiebreaker)
3 ~ Juliet -16
4 ~ Mom and Lisa -18 (42 Mom Tiebreaker 52 Lisa Tiebreaker)
6. ~ Dad -18 (54 Tiebreaker)
7. ~ Derrinda -20
Actual Tiebreaker 47.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Scumbags
I've blogged about this before but came across this video so I thought I would post it. I hate politics. Obama is such a liar. Politics is turning into a moral agenda rather than political. This health care reform stuff is a joke. But nobody's laughing. It is just another step in Korihor's scheming plot toward socialism. And the destruction of this country. In a free world, taxpayer dollars do not go towards funding abortions, homosexuals and their sinful lifestyle, or any other immoral practice. Nor are we forced into purchasing health insurance, if we choose not to. This cursed state in which I live passed the "everything but marriage" law, referendum 71. Which I encouraged everyone to vote against. At least I did all I could do, in voting to reject it. I am fed up with all the scumbags leading this country. Elected by scumbags, who outnumber people with morals trying to do what is right.
That's my two cents.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Technical Difficulties
For those of you anxiously awaiting week 10 college football picks, I regret to inform you that I cannot get the paste function to work in blogger. So I will not be posting picks for week 10. My computer has been having problems recently. Sorry.
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE TODAY!
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE TODAY!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Week 9 Results
1. Michael -15 tiebreaker 55
2. Tammy -15 tiebreaker 43
3.dad -15 tiebreaker 42
4.Juliet -19 tiebreaker 42
5.Lisa -19 tiebreaker 36
6.mom -25
7.Derrinda -28
actual tiebreaker 58
2. Tammy -15 tiebreaker 43
3.dad -15 tiebreaker 42
4.Juliet -19 tiebreaker 42
5.Lisa -19 tiebreaker 36
6.mom -25
7.Derrinda -28
actual tiebreaker 58
Friday, October 30, 2009
Way better with...?
My sister informed me yesterday that my niece had a young women's activity in which they decorated recipe boxes. Inside the recipe boxes were recipes that the young women leaders had typed up and made for all the girls. Now, there is nothing unusual or blog worthy about this. Except, one of the recipes that was given to the young women was for some kind of fondue and it stated on the recipe that you can add water, milk, or beer. And it emphasized that it was way better with beer. WHAT? Did I hear that correctly? The young women's leaders actually gave a recipe to young impressionable girls which said to use beer? That is absurd. You can't be serious. But yes, this really happened. To my niece. I still can't believe it and I heard the story yesterday.
How can someone who has been called to teach 12 to 18-year-old young women, while sitting at their computer typing up recipes, include the words, "Way better with beer"? Have these leaders never heard of the word of wisdom? Isn't that one of the hallmarks of our religion? Even people who know nothing about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, know that we are taught to avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco, harmful drugs, etc.
I am completely dumbfounded that this happened in our church, to my niece. These young women have these activities to get away from the bad influences of the world. To strengthen their testimonies. And to become unified as a group. What are these young women learning when their church leaders are teaching them things that are contrary to the teachings of the Church? Well, I will tell you that the converse of what is supposed to be happening is happening. These young girls are very impressionable, and it is wrong for these young women's leaders to teach them things that are contrary to church teachings. Especially in the format of a church activity.
Now, I know what these young women's leaders would say in their defense. But they are WRONG. The alcohol never completely cooks out, and even if it did, it is the principle of the matter. Aren't we taught to avoid even the appearance of evil? Can you imagine going to the grocery store and watching your young women's leader purchase beer? As a matter of fact, along the same lines, in a previous ward my sister was in, one of the priesthood leaders purchased beer for a high Priest group barbecue or something. Can you imagine submitting that for reimbursement? WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? Are they really that stupid? Apparently so.
Stupid people really bug me. Especially when it concerns me or my family. You would think active members of the Church, who hold callings, would know what is appropriate. Or maybe they just don't care. To me, this is just another reminder of the sad state of our society. Even within the church.
That's my two cents.
How can someone who has been called to teach 12 to 18-year-old young women, while sitting at their computer typing up recipes, include the words, "Way better with beer"? Have these leaders never heard of the word of wisdom? Isn't that one of the hallmarks of our religion? Even people who know nothing about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, know that we are taught to avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco, harmful drugs, etc.
I am completely dumbfounded that this happened in our church, to my niece. These young women have these activities to get away from the bad influences of the world. To strengthen their testimonies. And to become unified as a group. What are these young women learning when their church leaders are teaching them things that are contrary to the teachings of the Church? Well, I will tell you that the converse of what is supposed to be happening is happening. These young girls are very impressionable, and it is wrong for these young women's leaders to teach them things that are contrary to church teachings. Especially in the format of a church activity.
Now, I know what these young women's leaders would say in their defense. But they are WRONG. The alcohol never completely cooks out, and even if it did, it is the principle of the matter. Aren't we taught to avoid even the appearance of evil? Can you imagine going to the grocery store and watching your young women's leader purchase beer? As a matter of fact, along the same lines, in a previous ward my sister was in, one of the priesthood leaders purchased beer for a high Priest group barbecue or something. Can you imagine submitting that for reimbursement? WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? Are they really that stupid? Apparently so.
Stupid people really bug me. Especially when it concerns me or my family. You would think active members of the Church, who hold callings, would know what is appropriate. Or maybe they just don't care. To me, this is just another reminder of the sad state of our society. Even within the church.
That's my two cents.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Happy 40th Mom and Dad!
Today is my Mom and Dad's 40th wedding anniversary. We will be celebrating this evening with a small gathering, my siblings and their families. I just want to wish my mom and dad a happy anniversary and thank them for all they do for me. They are the greatest! I Love You, Mom and Dad. Happy 40th anniversary!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Relief Society Lesson Courage
May You Have Courage
President Thomas S. Monson
April 2009 General Young Women’s Meeting
1. Courage to Refrain from Judging Others
Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun who worked among the poor in India most of her life, spoke this truth: “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
True love can alter human lives and change human nature.-Thomas S. Monson
2. Courage to Be Chaste and Virtuous
Isaiah declared, “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.”
Isaiah 5:20 ¶ Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
The commandments of our Heavenly Father are not negotiable!-Thomas S. Monson
Powerful is this quote from news commentator Ted Koppel, host of ABC’s Nightline program for many years. Said he:
“We have actually convinced ourselves that slogans will save us. ‘Shoot up if you must; but use a clean needle.’ ‘Enjoy sex whenever with whomever you wish; but [protect yourself].’
“No. The answer is no. Not no because it isn’t cool or smart or because you might end up in jail or dying in an AIDS ward—but no, because it’s wrong. . . .
“What Moses brought down from Mt. Sinai were not the Ten Suggestions, they are Commandments. Are, not were.”-Ted Koppel Duke University commencement address 1987
3. Courage to Stand Firm For Truth and Righteousness
Because the trend in society today is away from the values and principles the Lord has given us, you will almost certainly be called upon to defend that which you believe. Unless the roots of your testimony are firmly planted, it will be difficult for you to withstand the ridicule of those who challenge your faith. When firmly planted, your testimony of the gospel, of the Savior, and of our Heavenly Father will influence all that you do throughout your life. The adversary would like nothing better than for you to allow derisive comments and criticism of the Church to cause you to question and doubt. Your testimony, when constantly nourished, will keep you safe.-Thomas S. Monson
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Esther 4:16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.
…although there have always been challenges in the world, many of those which you face are unique to this time. But you are some of our Heavenly Father’s strongest children, and He has saved you to come to the earth “for such a time as this.” With His help, you will have the courage to face whatever comes. Though the world may at times appear dark, you have the light of the gospel, which will be as a beacon to guide your way.-Thomas S. Monson
President Thomas S. Monson
April 2009 General Young Women’s Meeting
1. Courage to Refrain from Judging Others
Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun who worked among the poor in India most of her life, spoke this truth: “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
True love can alter human lives and change human nature.-Thomas S. Monson
2. Courage to Be Chaste and Virtuous
Isaiah declared, “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.”
Isaiah 5:20 ¶ Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
The commandments of our Heavenly Father are not negotiable!-Thomas S. Monson
Powerful is this quote from news commentator Ted Koppel, host of ABC’s Nightline program for many years. Said he:
“We have actually convinced ourselves that slogans will save us. ‘Shoot up if you must; but use a clean needle.’ ‘Enjoy sex whenever with whomever you wish; but [protect yourself].’
“No. The answer is no. Not no because it isn’t cool or smart or because you might end up in jail or dying in an AIDS ward—but no, because it’s wrong. . . .
“What Moses brought down from Mt. Sinai were not the Ten Suggestions, they are Commandments. Are, not were.”-Ted Koppel Duke University commencement address 1987
3. Courage to Stand Firm For Truth and Righteousness
Because the trend in society today is away from the values and principles the Lord has given us, you will almost certainly be called upon to defend that which you believe. Unless the roots of your testimony are firmly planted, it will be difficult for you to withstand the ridicule of those who challenge your faith. When firmly planted, your testimony of the gospel, of the Savior, and of our Heavenly Father will influence all that you do throughout your life. The adversary would like nothing better than for you to allow derisive comments and criticism of the Church to cause you to question and doubt. Your testimony, when constantly nourished, will keep you safe.-Thomas S. Monson
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Esther 4:16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.
…although there have always been challenges in the world, many of those which you face are unique to this time. But you are some of our Heavenly Father’s strongest children, and He has saved you to come to the earth “for such a time as this.” With His help, you will have the courage to face whatever comes. Though the world may at times appear dark, you have the light of the gospel, which will be as a beacon to guide your way.-Thomas S. Monson
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