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A Tale of Two Births
by: mraynes
I just gave birth to my second child and it was an experience entirely different than the one I had previously or what I expected. I suppose the mechanics were the same, I gave birth vaginally without the use of anesthetics and yet it seemed to me that I lost something indescribable in the [...]
The Chosen
By mraynes
I remember the first time I was introduced to the “doctrine” of being chosen. I was attending EFY and one of the speakers congratulated every teenager in the room for being born under the covenant to an American family. He told us that teenagers in our blessed circumstances were less than 1% of the [...]
A-broad, broadening my horizons
By Dora
This may come as a surprise to some of you, but I’m in Paris right now. Yes, at this very moment. Just came home from a concert of Vivaldi and Mozart at the Eglise Madeline, to find a nice little reminder that it’s my turn to post. Today. As in, as soon as possible. [...]
Virtual Oases, Easter
BiV: Personal Easter remembrances — with baby photos. So cute!
My favorite blogging nuns (not that I am aware of others)
Emily: On learning not to say “happy Good Friday” + a virtual oases of Easter links
Reasons to rejoice: Kristine is the new editor of Dialogue
From a Good Friday sermon:
At some time, who [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Pragmatic Appreciation Day
So, I was at a dinner party the other month when I had an unexpected lesson on learning to appreciate people and things for what they are.
Me: So, have you seen that film? I’m sorry that I missed it at the Los Angeles Film Festival. I’m really looking forward to seeing it on dvd.
B: That [...]
Rocky Mountain Retreat
From Paula . . . (sounds like a great time!!)
Save the Date
2008 Rocky Mountain Retreat for LDS Women,
May 30th - June 1, 2008
Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies
Featured speaker: Claudia Bushman
More details and registration info coming mid-February
An announcement for Mormon “women of good will” who’d like to spend a weekend in [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Virtual Oases, January 20
Caroline In Space’s nomination for the Worst Book Ever. Hmm, sounds like a fun new thread . . .
Help for Nursery Leaders!
Katherine Heigl on growing up Mormon
Beginnings New: What’s in your church bag?
New York Observer: Mormon women of Manhattan
FoxyJ discusses her mixed-orientation marriage
Janet: Women’s Education is not a safety net
President Hinckley’s to a [...]
Romney and Exponent II
Peggy Fletcher Stack has an intriguing article on “Bishop” Romney today, including the following:
Not everyone shared that positive view of Romney. Though somewhat progressive in his approach, Romney was still a product of LDS male culture of the time. He didn’t initially believe, for example, that there were any cases of physical or sexual abuse [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 8 so far )Ghosts of Christmas Past
In October of 1999, my sister (who also happened to be my roommate) adopted a five-year-old girl from a Bulgarian orphanage. Adopting an older child from a sensory-deprived environment posed challenges beyond our collective imagination. Eight years later, she’s made great strides — thanks to my sister’s diligent work on her behalf. But here’s a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 6 so far )Finding enough important answers to function purposefully.
In the early days of my adult spiritual rebirth, I remember being quite stunned when I read Richard D. Poll’s address titled What the Church Means to People Like Me. Having struggled with a lot of doubt about the culture of the church and the uncalled for persecution of loved ones within it, I was [...]
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