Little Phenomenon
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
The big day, redrawn
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!
Dallin for the Addicted
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
Follow the Prophet
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
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.
