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Friday Photo Feature: Susan Barnson-Hayward

By Susan Barnson-Hayward In high school I took a graphic design class that included a unit of photography. I thought it was magical how a little black box, a bit of light, a lens, and a shutter could record on … Continue reading

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As little children. Messy

Who ever said cleanliness was next to godliness didn’t have kids. Same with the counsel to harken to the still small voice. I see humor in comparing the doctrine that you must become as a little child to enter the … Continue reading

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For the love of you…

By Jana I really needed this poem today.  So for the love of you, I share it here, along with a few recent garden pictures.  For the love of a tree, she went out on a limb. For the love … Continue reading

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Friday Photo Feature: the Exponent Retreat by BiV

Guest post by BiV Today’s Photo Feature is from BiV, whose photo essay captures the essence of the retreat experience. [slideshow id=1297036692702402977&w=426&h=320] When I told a friend I’d be attending a feminist Mormon retreat last weekend, he said, “Are both … Continue reading

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On the lighter side…

By Jana This week has been busy, disconnected, and really fun. My kids started back to school yesterday–my oldest a freshman this year (unbelievable! My baby boy. In high school!). At the same time I’m finishing up grading term papers … Continue reading

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breathe vs. achieve

By Jana What can we do but keep on breathing in and out, modest and willing, and in our places? ~Mary Oliver Last night in our Study Group, a friend gave an awesome lesson about world religions and what we … Continue reading

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Friday Photo Feature: Zenaida Viperidae

Today we feature our other new permablogger, Zenaida! She writes: Not sleeping One thought sings like the Sound of a lullaby But quiet crickets listen to Sprinklers slowly spinning in the night One of my fondest childhood memories is listening … Continue reading

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Friday Photo Feature: Jessawhy

This Photo Feature welcomes one of our new ExII permabloggers (Zenaida, our other new perma, posted yesterday). From Jessawhy: I’m an Arizona native with a bachelor’s degree from BYU. I loved my time there, and met my husband during our … Continue reading

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worth a thousand words

In the past year or so, photography has become an important artistic medium for me. Through my photos I share a lot about my life and the way I “see things.” Many of my photos are of my garden and … Continue reading

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