Author Archives: EmilyCC

About EmilyCC

EmilyCC is a stay-at-home parent of 2 1/2 children and co-editor of Exponent II.

Announcement: Exponent II Winter 2010 Submission Request

Posted on September 1, 2010 by EmilyCC

Become a writer for Exponent II! Our editors are always looking for personal essays by or about Mormon women for future issues of our magazine. For our winter issue, we are interested in hearing stories inspired by belief in its … Continue reading →

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Announcement: Exponent II Summer 2010 Hard Copies Available

Posted on July 23, 2010 by EmilyCC

We’re happy to announce that hard copies of the Summer 2010 issue of Exponent II are now available online for $6 each (this includes shipping). These copies really show off the vibrant artwork of Tessa Lindsey, Sharon Furner, Alice B. … Continue reading →

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Life Without a Colon

Posted on July 20, 2010 by EmilyCC

Fifteen years ago, I wanted a BIG present to celebrate my birthday and graduation from high school; it cost more than both of their cars put together. I was asking…pleading for a colectomy. Every year at this time, I think … Continue reading →

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Exponent II Classics: Birth at Home

Posted on July 19, 2010 by EmilyCC

As someone who chooses medicated hospital births, I appreciate this author’s sentiment at the end of this piece that advocates choice for all women when it comes to this important decision. Mary Ellen Sullivan Arlington, Massachusetts Vol. 5, No. 2 … Continue reading →

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RS Lesson 13: The Priesthood

Posted on July 6, 2010 by EmilyCC

This lesson consists of four questions that the manual recommends assigning to small groups and have them answer the questions. That’s a quick way to get the lesson done if someone is running short on time and could be effective. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Exponent II is Back!

Posted on June 16, 2010 by EmilyCC

Today, Exponent II has two big announcements!  We are unveiling our exciting new webdesign, lovingly created by our Exponent sister of many hats, Jana.  And, we’re thrilled to publish our first issue since Winter 2009. Our latest issue is available for free at our new website and … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Portrait of a Workspace

Posted on June 9, 2010 by EmilyCC

Here’s a guest post from one of my favorite writers and friends, Janessa.  You can read more of her work at her blog, My Gallery of Portraits, and look for her book review in the upcoming issue of Exponent II, … Continue reading →

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RS Lesson 10: Scriptures

Posted on May 11, 2010 by EmilyCC

As I prepared this lesson, I feel like the first few sections will be pretty quick discussions unless you have a ward full of brand-spankin’ new converts who didn’t get taught about the four books of scripture during their missionary … Continue reading →

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Women Validating Women: Celebrating Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 5, 2010 by EmilyCC

I’ve been in a rotten mood this week because I want to know who’s idea it was to make National Teacher Appreciation Week the week before Mother’s Day?  In a profession that is dominated by women and in a society that … Continue reading →

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Exponent II Classics: The Dress

Posted on April 26, 2010 by EmilyCC

Vol. 11, No. 4 (Summer 1985) Ruth Dickson Salt Lake City, Utah It was two days before the high school Christmas dance and, according to my daughter, EVERYONE was getting a new dress.  She had shopped for weeks for the … Continue reading →

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