Frozen Yogurt

07 Feb 2010, 10:02 p.m.

Mmm, mmm good!

Little Phenomenon

07 Feb 2010, 10:02 p.m.

Dallin is growing to phenomenal heights. His voice is thrown to phenomenal decibals. His eyes bring phenomenal concessions from his parents. He's awesome -- er, phenomenal!

Generations of Debt

03 Feb 2010, 8:02 a.m.
"Then I say, the earth belongs to each of these generations during its course, fully and in its own right. The second generation receives it clear of the debts and incumbrances of the first, the third of the second, and so on. For if the first could charge it with a debt, then the earth would belong to the dead and not to the living generation. Then, no generation can contract debts greater than may be paid during the course of its own existence."
Thomas Jefferson
to James Madison, 1789. ME 7:455, Papers 15:393

The big day, redrawn

31 Jan 2010, 8:01 p.m.

My mom tipped David off to the fact that we love one of our wedding pictures -- except for the ghastly light pole right in the middle of the frame. I have no idea how the guy didn't notice this obtrusive fact when he shot the picture. Well, David offered his expertise, and the work that he produced is great! It's off the printing presses with you! Thanks, Dave!

Offsite in the Conf Center

25 Jan 2010, 8:01 a.m.

Most of the mormon.org team.

Dallin for the Addicted

24 Jan 2010, 10:01 a.m.

Here are some Dallin highlights from the past two months. We have gotten the camera out very little and uploaded what photos we have even less frequently. For all in withdrawals, here is a feeble offering.

Cuttin' Muffins

21 Jan 2010, 10:01 a.m.
"They're light and fluffy with a hint of Spring butter."
SteveO
about the muffins I made

Follow the Prophet

11 Jan 2010, 8:01 p.m.

Here's our FHE addition to the canon of children's songs. Two new verses of Follow the Prophet for the rising generation:

Gordon B. Hinckley, happy and upbeat.
Helping build the family, it’s always a big feat.
Helped build many temples, taught youth the "6 Be's".
Him will we remember for eternities.

Thomas S. Monson, called for us today.
He’s our living prophet, in the latter-day.
Stories of compassion, we always love to hear,
Setting an example, filling us with cheer.

Dishonest Officials

08 Jan 2010, 7:01 p.m.

It seems to be true. In the healthcare reform legislation push especially, and in other issues, I don't feel that the President, in his presidency, has made an honest effort, even considering his previous promises to do so and even amid great public outcry that he do so, to give time and coverage sufficient for observation and input on what is actually being voted on by Congress and signed into law that all citizens in this country will be expected to live and abide by. I can't help but cheer to hear more journalistic voices in the media (here, add CNN commentator Jack Cafferty) calling the President out on campaign promises not kept.

Public officials should have integrity and the public should insist and expect that they do. In the exception that an official is dishonest in their dealings with those over whom they serve, the public should notice and take action to voice their disappointment, give ample pressure to encourage they regain our trust, and then be willing to withhold future votes and support from those who continue in their habit of dishonesty unreformed. And as a final note, I hope we all, the political pundits especially, can stop using the adjective "disingenuous" and use the more straight-talking adjectives "dishonest" or "lying" to describe those officials that abuse our trust.