Though home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit answered to, in strongest conjuration. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) I like that thought. There is no better feeling than being home with my family for Christmas!! We’ve had so much fun ringing things Read more…
“Never let anyone take away your dreams. Every challenge you face will only help you achieve your dream, even if it breaks your heart at the time. The Lord loves you, and in His time He will give you every good gift. I love you, always and forever. Never forget Read more…
It was a cold and foggy night. The arctic breeze nipped at the bare legs of a dancer clad in shorts, a light sweatshirt, and sequined flats. Where was her coat? In her car. Why didn’t she get in her car and drive home? She locked her keys in her car. Read more…
I like this picture. I took this picture. One day I may even be good at photography. Until then, I like the lucky shots I get. Oh. And despite leaving school early for a stomach bug, I definitely spent another 5+ hours of today working on grades. Haven’t even touched Read more…
At 25, nearing yet another birthday, I believe I have proved that I have limited use for a man in my life. My latest reason? Building stuff. Men are generally attributed to be the handy ones, their engineering minds able to masterfully change piles of wood and screws into fine Read more…
A man dies as often as he loses his friends. Francis Bacon(1561-1626) I’ve gotten to do plenty of thinking lately… thinking about choices I’ve made in life. How the outcomes work themselves into intriguing shapes and important lessons. For example: I’m dancing at the Mormon Tabernacle Christmas Concert this year. Read more…
This is just a short teaser of a longer post to come, as time is waning tonight. I just got back from seeing SAVION GLOVER!!!! He is arguably the best tap dancer ever, and after seeing him dance tonight I surely can see why! His style is effervescent, earthy, and Read more…
I had thought of going country dancing tonight. Alas, my roommates who usually go are busy with other activities. And for some strange reason I lost all desire to dance tonight. (Unrelated to roommates not going.) I spent way too many hours last night working on lesson plans. Granted, I’m done Read more…
Halloween is just around the corner, with everything that entails. In modern times, it seems like the holiday has morphed into something beyond itself. Halloween these days, especially for LDS college-age youth, is more like the Carnival celebrations of the early 1500’s than a celebration of the deceased. Carnival, particularly as Read more…