Lemme tell y’all a little story about a story told by none other than Julie B. “Mother-Who-Knows” Beck. A few months ago, President Beck participated in a Q&A forum at BYU-Idaho. One misguided young lady told President Beck that she was quite torn about having to choose between righteousness (being a housewife) or wickedness (having [...]
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My brothers and sisters, Look at the image of the animal below: My grandfather took one look at that animal and said, “That is either a dog or a cat.” Upon observing that it doesn’t bark like a dog, the only logical conclusion is that it is a cat– every fiber of its being is [...]
Just back from an autumn constitutional. Time to pour myself a fresh cup of coffee, warm my toes and settle in for the Sunday afternoon session. What is this song called? I’ve never heard it. “Listening ears and hearts that will obey.” I hope he means my own conscience. Choir sounds awesome, as usual. Loving [...]
Ok, so I’m a little late to the party, but you guys! In my time zone, this is paaaaaainful. But here I am, willing to watch conference so you don’t have to! You’re welcome. Anyway, Henry Eyring just got done. I have a soft spot in my heart for Hank. He seems like a sweet, [...]
I know I said I would write about conference, but no tengo ganas. I just can’t muster up the strength to wade into that snake-pit, you know? It’s the same reason I try not to read the Ensign– it’s basically a one-way ticket to high blood pressure. I don’t like being a Bitter McAngry-Pants, but [...]
I know you guys are on tenterhooks waiting for me to weigh in on what’s being said in Conference. Right? That’s what I thought. Anyway, I’ve decided to read the talks this year. I can read a lot faster than they can talk, and that way I don’t have to endure the horrible, sing-songy droning [...]
You guys! It’s conference weekend! We get to hear the CEO prophet of the Lord speak! Yay! In all seriousness, here’s what I predict: In light of the recent PR bruising the church has taken, this conference is gonna be all about brotherly love. Charity, kindness, not judging, service, love, tolerance, etc. At least, that’s [...]
Sometimes when I run into people from the ward I grew up in, they aren’t aware that I’m “inactive,” so it gets a little awkward when they ask what ward I’m in now, or what temple I’m getting married in. The obvious solution is to consistently wear a t-shirt that says This is what an [...]
Bedknobs and Broomsticks is one of my all-time favorite movies. One of its many wonderful musical numbers is called Step in the Right Direction, which I like to hum to myself when I make good choices, like eating a salad or making sure my socks match. It’s very encouraging. Today, I hum the song in [...]
I started writing a post about this last night, but all I could come up with an angry polemic, riddled with profanity. Now that I’ve slept on it, I think I’m ready to take a more calm and measured approach. I’m so fucking tired of asshole Mormon leaders fucking with people’s minds, spouting bigoted ideas [...]
