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Deer Creek Melancholy
Dad took my brother and me fishing at Deer Creek Reservoir two or three times when I was in grade school. The first trip was the most memorable. I was super-excited to catch a lot of carp. It was the first time I ever did anything on par...(23 May)
Pope Francis says all are redeemed through Christ
According to this article, Pope Francis says all are redeemed through Christ, even atheists. “They complain,” the Pope said in his homily, because they say, “If he is not one of us, he cannot do good. If he is not … Continue reading...(22 May)
Our own peek into the First Presidency Vault
On postmormon.com and exmormon.com there is a list of items in the first presidency vault listed. This list is every item on that list, linked to any document outside the vault (Scan, photo reproduction, or in some cases a BYU article …...(22 May)
Little hobo Bobo
Another old snapshot I found on my hard drive of my little hobo baby.(22 May)
The Best Oatmeal Bread I’ve Ever Had
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The Value of an Outsider’s Perspective
Several years ago I was asked to accompany an investigator to church.We showed up a few minutes early and sat in the chapel. On the way to church, this investigator explained that he had never been to a Christian service before. He seemed quite...(22 May)
Wilford Woodruff Pants on Fire, PureMormonism exposes old time GA BS
http://puremormonism.blogspot.com/2013/04/wilford-woodruffs-pants-are-on-fire.html Basic upshot is that the founding fathers had their work done for them multiple times before they appeared to Wilford Woodruff. In other words, Wilford caught in...(22 May)
What’s It Really Like To Have A Vision?
Since sharing my Mother’s Day talk in which I briefly described a vision that I personally received, a few people have wanted me to talk in more depth about what the vision process was actually like. I’ve reflected a bit on the...(22 May)
Heroes: Thomas
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Heroes: Thomas
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Emma Smith Mormon Enigma – Part 8
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Forgiveness and Respect: The Key Is Understanding
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The God Stories of John Piper and Rachel Held Evans
It is getting difficult for me to read Christian writing. I will pull up an article that addresses something I am interested in, but the Christian author will often speak as if God is clearly like this or that.... whereas I find scripture, and life,...(22 May)
Lighthouse Toppers
This is a collage I made of the tops of the lighthouses I had seen as of 2009. The series starts in the northern Outer Banks of North Carolina and ends on the Gulf of Mexico coast of Florida. I have climbed three lighthouses. This is what I saw from...(22 May)
A True Story
It was early in the morning on a Saturday.
I sat in the baptistry of the Los Angeles Temple, waiting for sisters from my ward to finish. Four young single adults walked in and sat together in a nearby row: boy, girl, boy, girl. They were also...(21 May)
Mom Make-Up Tutorial: How To Avoid Zombie Killers
Remember how I said I want to be pretty (or at least try?) Yeah. So I've been trying to slap on a little war paint every day and I'd say I manage it about 75% of the time, which, shut up, it's a whole lot better than the zero percent of the time I...(21 May)
Hashtag peanut butter
I am the valedictorian of looking like I am taking notes.(21 May)
Tragedy, the Internet and Self-Care
I’ve been trying to spend a little less time on the internet and a little more time connecting with my real life and I feel very torn-up by the news like today’s coming out of Oklahoma. After the Boston bombings, the amazing Amy...(21 May)
Religion: A Glossary
Agnostic – Someone who is an atheist but is too chicken to admit it to themselves or others.
Allah – The world’s second most popular imaginary friend. Hobbies include Arab linguistic and ethnic supremacy, vengeance and mercy, and...(21 May)
Seth and the City: Walking Tour of South Temple, Part 2
Read Part 1 here.
So much more of South Temple to see!
This is the Ferguson/Hall House, next to the Keith Mansion, is located at 551 E South Temple. Jeannette Sharp Ferguson and her husband Fergus Ferguson, brother of Mary Keith (the wife of David...(21 May)
No filter
Remember a world without Instagram filters?(21 May)
Dealing with Spiritual Slights
In an amazing OP written by John Gustav-Wrathall of Young Stranger: On Unfairness and “Spiritual Reinforcements” he discusses the injustices polygamy heaped on early Mormon women like Emma, and compared those to the indignities and...(21 May)
Heroes: Outlaw
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Heroes: Outlaw
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Emma Smith Mormon Enigma – Part 7
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The Missouri Old Sow Cannon, or “Foli’s Folly”
An antique cannon nicknamed the “Old Sow” resides in the LDS Church History Museum. There’s a story behind the nickname. However, it should be noted that this isn’t the first “Old Sow” cannon in American history. Nor is the legend behind...(21 May)
IT IS SO APPARENT - LDS Hymn Parody #95
You know what really irritates me??? That I went along with Mormonism for so many years, and then when I finally used critical thinking, it made absolutely no sense. At that point, it was an absolute mystery to me why I ever...(21 May)
Chet the Vet
Maybe Chet leave. Doctor never coming to fix Chet's hand.Chet like office, though. Noone see what Chet finds in beard. *RING* Hi, This Chet. Me Doctor today.A what?! OK, sure, Chet meet you in white room. Dog puking, and no doctors! What...(21 May)
Scot left us early Sunday morning, but when I pulled up to Metro Cafe today, I found him still here
Late this afternoon, as I pulled into Metro Cafe, I was surprised to see the coffee shop's trademark Metro car parked in front of me by the entrance, and the trademark Metro van parked on the other side of the lot by the exit. Of course, it has...(21 May)
…But Nature Does Not Weep
A few days ago, I was discussing with someone over Terryl and Fiona Givens’ recent firesides slash tour of England, where they have talked about (among many things), The God Who Weeps. I’ve written some of my thoughts on The God Who...(21 May)
Talk the Talk: Homophobia Out of Sport
Last Friday, 17 May, was International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), and I noticed a story about AFL stars speaking out against gay slurs. We're always up for a story about language change, especially on LGBT issues, so here it is.There's also...(21 May)
FL – Port St. Joe Sunset
I don’t have many sunset photos from Florida even though I vacationed there since the 1980s. These photos were shot on a trip in 2009. I was driving to Panama City Beach and pulled over in Port St. Joe to catch what may have been my...(21 May)
Sixty days in the life of a Mormon feminist
After being inspired by a TED talk and a mock film festival at my ad agency, I decided to record a second a day out of my life for a limited time. I began on March 20th, 2013, and decided to end after recording sixty days, or sixty seconds worth of...(20 May)
Excuse Me
Why should I require abs?I want a man with a soft stomach so that when I rest my head on it, I can feel comfortable. Why should I require a flat stomach?I want a man who will go on ice cream, frozen yogurt, and dinner dates with me.Why...(20 May)
Little Miss Muffet no more
I have always lived in fear of spiders. Actually, terror. Visceral, gut-wrenching terror. It probably stems from the time my brother killed a spider at my behest, then laid the corpse on my pillow. Or the time a mother spider laid her babies in my...(20 May)
Mere ‘Tools’ in a Man’s Exaltation? An Analysis of Women in D&C 132
The status of women in religious discourse has historically constituted a troubling theological issue, especially in light of the traditional authoritative role of male hegemony in world religions. Turning our focus to the Jewish and Christian...(20 May)
Exploring the Iconic Nature of the Book of Mormon: Part IIa – Manuscripts and Editions of the Book of Mormon
In my last post, I introduced two lines of questioning that Timothy Beal has raised in his book The Rise and Fall of the Bible concerning biblical texts. Part of Beal’s intent in writing is to introduce the reader to how a bunch of disparate...(20 May)
Go to the New Cooking Stuff!
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Consequences
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Camera Cleanup #1
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FMH Podcast Episode 59: Sexism in Mormon Facebook Groups
Join Lindsay as she discusses the way Mormons engage in sexism on online forums designed for progressive Mormons. John Larsen from Mormon Expression talks about his perspectives along with Sara from fmh and Morgen from Feminist Pinners.
Links...(20 May)
Refuge of Hope, Path to Peace
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Country Happenings
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In an effort to make Mormons comfortable, it appears that MBB is burdening LGBT with the prohibition...
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This post makes me happy... I've felt the same way, and am going through many of the same emotio...
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I usually give 'em three frames. If they're still in after that, they're fair game.
postmormongirl on "How introverts and extroverts interact....." @ We Were Going to Be Queens
That's a great drawing, very appropriate. My husband is an extrovert and I am an introvert. I ...
Sure. "Poetic license" applies to the poet as well as the poem.
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Like Charles Bukowski, he’s a poet, so you cut him a lot of slack.
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Me from Cali @ To Try a New Sword on a Chance Wayfarer
You may want to reconsider your position with regard to religion, kuri. This this video just might d...
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You hit the nail on the head. This is how I feel after being talk-bombed by an extrovert.
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Oh manI probably do that to a lot of people. I need to learn to read the signs better...and talk abo...
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"Our names landed on the prayer rolls". You are obviously doing something right. I drive a...
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That sounds really great - congratulations on all of these good things. :)
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Good for you. You look happy!! Sometimes the greatest thing you can do is just let people go!
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Anonymous @ Aint No Mo No Mo
Truth is subjective, mormons are experts at justifying,fact are concrete they dont lie!
Stop smoking @ Aint No Mo No Mo
Nice post...I look forward to reading more, and getting a more active part in the talks here, whilst...
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Still hating on those morms eh, after all these years.
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Thank you for sharing. Though I wasn't very connected in H.S., I am glad to renew friendships o...
Robin on "What I Found Out at My 30 Year High Scho..." @ Saving myself...Really
Beautifully put Mindy...I noticed similarities about our reunion as well. There was such a wonderful...
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Thank you Mindy, YOU are an amazing person, with a beauty that goes beyond your beautiful face.
postmormon girl on "FAKER!!" @ Saving myself...Really
Sounds like a pretty good interpretation of fake it til you make it!
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Yeah! Glad you are blogging again! I really enjoy what you have to say. :)
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Hey Chono.I was thinking today how fortunate I am to have encountered you back in the Prop 8 campaig...
Anonymous @ Aint No Mo No Mo
Thank you for your kind words and value of the Truth. Our son has just finished the book as well, h...
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Thank you.
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Congratulations! And thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, Jen. It was very nerve racking. It does feel good! I am just waiting for my letter of con...
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You are very gifted in your writing, because I feel anxious at the thought of trying to walk through...
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Good list- I have to say at some point in my "faith crisis" I have felt a majority of the ...
Jono on "Pandora's Box" @ Aint No Mo No Mo
Yes, but from my perspective, if a tree falls in the forest and a man hears it, is he still wrong?We...
Becky on "Cult? What Cult?" @ Aint No Mo No Mo
I heard people call mormonism a cult when I was in it, and I remember being highly offended. But it ...
Becky on ""If you drop a white glove in the mud......" @ Back Rubs Lead to Front Rubs
Beautifully said. :)
Respectful Atheist on ""If you drop a white glove in the mud......" @ Back Rubs Lead to Front Rubs
Yeah, I like the "muddy glove" one a little better myself:). It's hard to forget! Ab...
C. L. Hanson on "It's not (just) me. It's (also) you." @ Back Rubs Lead to Front Rubs
This post is in the running for a Brodie award in the category of "Best Discussion of Mormon (o...
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Anonymous @ Back Rubs Lead to Front Rubs
I don't get why everyone has to hate on the Mormons, can't we just try to love each other an...
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Recently discovered your blog, really enjoying it so far. I was raised as an evangelical Christian,...
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I know this is an old post but I can't help myself. That's a good boy! Yessiree! Gooood b...
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Anonymous @ Back Rubs Lead to Front Rubs
I got severely chastised for telling them (FMH) they were not doing enough and that I didn't und...
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Oh! I love him! I love it when he pokes fun at Christmas Shoes! That song is awful...
Ahab on "Religion is Bullshit" @ Seeking Desideratum
Patton Oswalt is a cool comedian who also pokes fun at religion. Look up his "Christmas Shoes&q...
Anonymous @ Slightly Moderated Stream of Consciousness
Justin Said...Regarding the First Vision Stories:When I consider the multiple accounts I have given ...
Dianne those are both really good points. In my mind if you pile up all the facts and paint a pictur...
Diane Tingen @ Slightly Moderated Stream of Consciousness
Wow, I should have come here to read this post and its many comments before now. There are many thi...
Anonymous @ Slightly Moderated Stream of Consciousness
Justin said...To be concise, I'm yet to hear a cohesive theory as to how Joseph Smith produced t...
Joseph could only translate if you change the meaning of the word translate, which Skousen wisely co...
Loren on "What this month taught me..." @ Slightly Moderated Stream of Consciousness
Interesting, this seems like the current, I hesitate to use the word fad, because that connotes some...
Anonymous @ Slightly Moderated Stream of Consciousness
Actually, Joseph Smith sure could translate. Best to start with the Book of Mormon Though (at least ...
Anonymous on "What this month taught me..." @ Slightly Moderated Stream of Consciousness
Justin Said...You might be interested in studying'The Purposeful Primitive' by Marty Gallagh...
My comments on your points...1. I think desire definitely makes a difference. We all filter things t...
Loren on "manhood, that which escapes me" @ Slightly Moderated Stream of Consciousness
Good stuff, I think a personal code of ethics is in order. Time to brain storm.
Kazarian on "Dumb Update" @ Seeking Desideratum
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I love anything by Miguel Ruiz...
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I went to BYU and was also expelled from BYU. I was raised mormon and am no longer with the church. ...
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I actually got brave(r) a couple weeks ago and changed my religious beliefs from nothing to "se...
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j-dog @ Saving myself...Really
Lol, I enjoyed the music the most!
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Carla on "Not that I need to know, but...." @ Saving myself...Really
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Anonymous @ Chino Blanco
Your story is about Bob Beamon, but you included the world-famous of Tommie Smith (center) and his B...
Miriam @ Chino Blanco
that happened because you guys targeted the LDS Church instead of civil rights... What did we really...
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It's not so bad, really, but I know where the sentiment comes from. I ejected myself in Nov '...