May 2020 By LMA These mantras are associated with a blog post on fat phobia and our changing bodies during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are applicable other times, too. My body is one of...
Body / Gender / Journeys / Policy
by April Young Bennett · Published May 21, 2020 · Last modified May 13, 2020
I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS, Mormon) in a country where the local culture called for a siesta: a long lunch break, possibly including a nap....
WELCOME TO THE EXPONENT BOOK REVIEW SERIES AND CYBER MONDAY GIVEAWAY! Over this week and ending on Cyber Monday, we will share our thoughts on books that we think you should consider as possible Christmas gifts...
When a friend is going through a hard time and they don’t live near me, my heart aches because the primary way I show love in times of sorrow is bringing food that I...
I teach a combined class of Laurels and Miamaids. A couple of months ago, as I was planning a lesson, I kept getting emails saying that my lesson time would be cut short. They...
Family / Gender / Journeys / Relationships
by Pandora · Published October 1, 2014 · Last modified January 21, 2016
My husband is getting ready to attend a play with friends. I am happy to stay home and putter, but he hesitates with keys in hand, looking around the kitchen with a concerned expression....
I’ve come to love the music of Chiara Margarita Cozzolani, a 17th-century Italian nun. Delightful stuff! Concerti Sacri (1642) by Magnificat – Cozzolani Complete Works Volume II Or listen here: http://music.cozzolani.com/track/o-quam-suavis-est-domine
Belief / feminism / Gender / Gospel / Journeys / Policy / Relationships / women
by Whoa-man · Published August 31, 2013 · Last modified January 17, 2016
On Monday I fasted. I fasted for the first time in years. It was completely different than I remember. I remember fasting being about food, about missing food, wanting food and taking a long...
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