Scripture Sunday

Working on Being a Saint

Most people would say I'm "Mormon."  Although, being given the title of "Mormon" isn't an insult, it does not truly represent my faith and conviction.   Because my church believes in the Book of Mormon, another testament of Jesus Christ that is a collections of writings and testimonies of ancient prophets comparable to the Bible and… Continue reading Working on Being a Saint

bethelight

#bethelight – Day 174 and 175

Wow.... I was so busy yesterday.  I went to the chiropractor, chatted with good friends, went to the Farmer's Market and bought a few plants to put in my garden and a couple veggies.  The farmers at the Farmer''s Market were so cool.  When I bought some leeks and lettuce I told the farmer to… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 174 and 175

Family Friday

Great things are happening

It has been a great week!  The sun came out this week.  We got the hammock out.  We played ball in the yard.  We tried to chill a bit with family. Work has been going well.  I am excited to see how things go with our World Theatre class.  We have covered the difference between… Continue reading Great things are happening

Theatre Thursday

Lion King – a Circle of Life

As I contemplated what I should write about for Theatre Thursday, it dawned on me that I had not truly written about my experience with Lion King Jr. at Central High School.  A major slip on my part.  LOL. Okay... I wrote about painting the floor here.  I wrote about carving the foam set here.… Continue reading Lion King – a Circle of Life

Warrior Wednesday

Warriors are Givers

Warriors are givers. Givers seek out ways to be helpful and give to others. Takers focus on getting as much as possible from everyone around them.  A Giver is always looking for ways they can be of assistance to others.  A Taker is always trying to figure out what they can get out of any… Continue reading Warriors are Givers

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#bethelight – Day 172

Today I hired a local teen to help me in my yard.  I don't have a ton of money, but I can get some money together to help a hard working young man earn a little money for his mission.  It is seriously difficult for teens to get jobs these days.  Laws designed to "protect"… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 172

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#bethelight – Day 171

Today I planted flowers.  I love flowers!  They always make me smile.  I also was benefited by someone else's act of kindness.  I dear friend saw me planting flowers and stopped to talk.  I was so wonderful to have a grown up conversation swinging on the porch swing.  In addition, my daughter is supporting my… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 171

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#bethelight – Day 170

Today I learned that the book party I hosted last week was a huge success.  With the generosity of many, we were able to give $370 of books to my friend's preschool.  I am so pleased.  We were able to give the gift of reading and learning to future generations at the preschool and in… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 170

Thought Tuesday

We the People

This morning I observed a city council meeting that the entire senior and junior classes were invited to listen and to comment. A couple of things caught my attention. 1) It was apparent that many of these kids do not understand what city government can do vs what is the responsibility of other governmental agencies.… Continue reading We the People