Racism…….I think not!

Please take a minute to read the following post by Dennis Prager. I like what he is saying……although – my only hang up is how does the constitution support this? If we believe that the government should let us practice religion without interference then the LDS church should not have concern of being forced to marry gay couples…..correct? Am I being naive?

Why A Good Person Can Oppose Same Sex Marriage

“I recognize I am more than the sum of my faults”

It can get a little old don’t you think……….that constant nagging or negativity that says “I should’ve, could’ve or would’ve”? Wanting to obtain perfection and when we fall short, the thought crosses our mind – “Why do I even try?” We start to compare ourselves to others, magazines or hollywood portrayed perfection. I at times become too concerned with what the ‘world’ must think or judge of me when in reality it is my Heavenly Father’s opinion I should consider most and certainly more often than I do.

I came across this wonderfully written sermon of sorts on a blog that I follow. I have copied a portion of it below with well….’permission’ along the lines of asking forgiveness later if it’s really not ok. Add that, I suppose, to my list of faults!

“I recognize that I am more than the sum of my faults, and I have the patience and wisdom to admit that I am a work in progress. I do not simply submit to my sin, surrendering to the assumption that it will always be with me, but I am also gentle enough to know that to become holy takes time.

The balance is delicate. I fight myself daily on the one hand, while consoling myself daily on the other. This is what virtue is, after all – to pursue excellence, understanding that excellence is the mean between two extremes, but never mediocrity. Thus, I do not give up. As St. Paul encourages, I run so as to win.”

Fr Tyler

You really ought to go to my blog roll to Dennis’ Ranch and read it in whole. Put down what you’re doing – let go for a minute – and be enlightened!

Been Thinkin’…about Apathy!

I’ve been really worried about the direction our country is heading. I don’t feel apathetic but I wonder what is it that ‘we the people’ can do? Seems like government has gotten out of hand and most definitely out of touch. With the election coming up – having an LDS member in the running it’s been interesting to hear some comments made both locally here in Utah and in the news. While Romney may or may not be your cup of tea – I can’t imagine anything worse than the individual now occupying the Presidency. If your concern is Romney’s religion I thought I would post this quote I came across a few months back. It was written by Ezra Taft Benson long before becoming the President of the LDS church – in fact, his insight and this quote are from….ready for it……1966!

STAND UP FOR FREEDOM – ALL IS NOT WELL. I am sorry to say that all is not well in so-called prosperous, wealthy and powerful America. We have moved a long way – and are now moving further and more rapidly down the soul-destroying road of socialism. The evidence is clear – shockingly clear for all to see. With our national prestige at – or near – an embarrassing all-time low, we continue to weaken our domestic economy by unsound fiscal, economic and foreign aid policies which corrupt our national currency. Ever increasing centralization of power in the federal government in Washington, D.C. is reducing our local and state governments to virtual federal field offices while weakening individual initiative, enterprise and character. With the crass unconstitutional usurpation of powers by the Executive Branch of the federal government, anti-spiritual decisions of the Supreme Court – all apparently approved by a weakly submissive rubber-stamp congress – the days ahead are ominously frightening.

Ezra Taft Benson April 1966 (Stand Up for Freedom)

Because We Have Been Given Much……

Get the ice…..& ibuprofen!

Although Jody is a ‘bit’ younger than I am – I grew up with her older siblings. We did Jr. Possee, High School Rodeo, 4H – horse stuff! Check out the video……..she’s been running a nice mare and doing really well – but there is a reason we do this when we are younger!

Jody running & \’rolling\’!

AH…..Teenagers! 2 down 1 to go…………

Seriously – I don’t recall my childhood being anything but pretty normal and well…..good! I mean, I remember asking my mom to write my list of chores so I didn’t have to have them given piece meal….she complied and I was her best housekeeper (don’t ask me what’s happened now at my own home ) But I tell you, as of late – any time I ask Bug to do anything he ho-hums and moooomm - whine! UGH! He reminds me of Eeyour on Winne the Pooh. The older boys swear we are spoiling him (we kinda are) but I think they had their moments of ”poor me” as well.   So……this thought is for him and all the other picked on 15 year olds out there -

Just remember — if the world didn’t suck, we would all fall off!

I Am Second

Quiet, unassuming, respectful. Loved it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5gG1kabQUAo

Just a thought…

  There is in every true woman’s heart a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity; but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.

 

-Washington Irving

Rednecks ‘oar’ what…..

So bug has been bugging the ol’ boy to build a boat. Although he’s done quite a bit of small wood working projects….a boat was – well just a little more than either of them had in mind. But wanting to do the ‘father/son’ thing they set out to making the barge.. or I mean boat. LOL

Now, I tease with all the love in my heart because I know Bug is pretty proud of the….boat. They were anxious to take it for a test run and could not wait for the lakes to thaw so we headed over to Wilde’s pond in which one half was indeed ready for the launch.

I did take a spin…..litterally as the butt’s thought it was really funny to get us spinning and ‘tipping’ from side to side. Thought I might hurl!!!!

Anyway – they are kinda cute….even in a redneck sort way. Oh and ingenious too – when up a creek without a paddle………use your shovels :0)  You can check out the pics in the Flickr sidebar.

Handicaped Homemaker

So……I have finally decided to bite the bullet and buy my own sewing machine. Yes, it’s true. For those that know me you may ask, as did my husband – “Why? You don’t sew!” Well this is true to some extent, but I have been giving it a go on my levi quilts and baby blankets. More later on just how I came to be somewhat of a levi quilt maker………never and I say NEVER tell me that I can’t do something! LOL oh ‘the girls’ know what I’m talking about!!

This is the picture of the machine I want to put on layaway at JoAnne’s (yes the very store I swore NEVER to enter again). Perhaps I’ll be safe as long as I don’t ask for cotton, coTTon COTTON!  AAAAAAH don’t get me started.

Anyway, if there is anybody out there even reading my blog please post a comment or email me any suggestions. Please note I went with this machine for two reasons. They said it had a ‘non jamming’ bobbin and only 8 stitches to choose from. I’m a person of very limited abilities in the homemaking area…….I try, really I do. My husband refers to me as his Domestic Goddess but I don’t think we’re fooling anyone!! LOL

I’m sure this machine does a few more things but I was sold on the bobbin’ hype. What say ye out there?

It’s the Viking Emerald 116 or 118. Thanks!