What Could I Have Done Differently With My Life if I Wasn’t Raised LDS?
This year I’ve discovered a woman with an oddly parallel life to my own. Her name is Dr. Angela Dunn, but you’ve probably never heard of her if you don’t live in Utah (where...
Tagged: coronavirus
When the Church asks the ladies to study (male-only) priesthood before General Conference
Just before last General Conference, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) sent out an email instructing “the sisters” (not the men) to study three sections from Doctrine and Covenants prior to...
Why the Radio Silence From On Top?
There has been a rare sort of radio silence in my ward and stake since the Covid19 pandemic began in March. I haven’t been very bothered by this. I’m married with three kids. No...
A Gift of Darkness #CopingwithCOVID19
The collective grief of my country has surged for the second time in my adult life. The first time, I was a young adult, in college on September 11, 2001 when terrorists commandeered planes...
Sacrament at Home: Allowances That Could Be Made for Women #CopingwithCOVID19
The church released directions last week for how to administer the sacrament at home. They specify that a worthy priesthood holder must break the bread, say the prayers, and pass the emblems in person....
Being a Stay at Home Mom During a Pandemic
I’ve been a stay at home mom for 13 1/2 years. I wouldn’t exactly say it was a choice, because it honestly never occurred to me there was anything else I could pick to...
Contribute to Our Blog Series: #CopingWithCOVID19
At my asthmatic daughter’s doctor appointment a couple days ago, the nurse read through the standard questions for the chart—the same ones she reads every time. When she said, “Have there been any big...
Mantras, comfort, and resources in March 2020. #CopingWithCOVID19
There has been so much said and written about how people are feeling in the midst of this grief, profound disruption in everyday routines, and basic sense of safety. For example, Nancy Ross wrote...
Comments