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San Francisco Area “Reading and Snacker” with Carol Lynn Pearson!

As you may have seen on FMH, some friends of mine have organized a San Francisco Reading and Snacker with Carol Lynn Pearson.  By cross-posting this announcement here, I hope that I (& everyone else present) will be able to … Continue reading

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The Bishop Wants To Be My Friend

by mraynes …Or at least he wants to be my facebook friend.  The request came through last night and it has left me rather conflicted. On the one hand, I really like my bishop.  He hasn’t been bishop very long … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Births

by: mraynes I just gave birth to my second child and it was an experience entirely different than the one I had previously or what I expected.  I suppose the mechanics were the same, I gave birth vaginally without the … Continue reading

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The Chosen

By mraynes I remember the first time I was introduced to the “doctrine” of being chosen.  I was attending EFY and one of the speakers congratulated every teenager in the room for being born under the covenant to an American … Continue reading

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A-broad, broadening my horizons

By Dora This may come as a surprise to some of you, but I’m in Paris right now. Yes, at this very moment. Just came home from a concert of Vivaldi and Mozart at the Eglise Madeline, to find a … Continue reading

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Virtual Oases, Easter

BiV: Personal Easter remembrances — with baby photos. So cute! My favorite blogging nuns (not that I am aware of others) Emily: On learning not to say “happy Good Friday” + a virtual oases of Easter links Reasons to rejoice: … Continue reading

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Pragmatic Appreciation Day

So, I was at a dinner party the other month when I had an unexpected lesson on learning to appreciate people and things for what they are. Me: So, have you seen that film? I’m sorry that I missed it … Continue reading

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Rocky Mountain Retreat

From Paula . . . (sounds like a great time!!) Save the Date 2008 Rocky Mountain Retreat for LDS Women, May 30th – June 1, 2008 Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies Featured speaker: Claudia Bushman More details and … Continue reading

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Virtual Oases, January 20

Caroline In Space’s nomination for the Worst Book Ever. Hmm, sounds like a fun new thread . . . Help for Nursery Leaders! Katherine Heigl on growing up Mormon Beginnings New: What’s in your church bag? New York Observer: Mormon … Continue reading

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Romney and Exponent II

Peggy Fletcher Stack has an intriguing article on “Bishop” Romney today, including the following: Not everyone shared that positive view of Romney. Though somewhat progressive in his approach, Romney was still a product of LDS male culture of the time. … Continue reading

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