by Caroline (painting is “Giving Birth” by Dumitru Verdianu)
A fascinating article in the New York Times Magazine details certain population trends in developed countries.
Here are some of its main points:
As a whole, the population of Western Europe is falling drastically. In the 1960’s, Europe was 12.5% of the world’s population. By 2050, it will [...]
By Maria
For a variety of reasons, I haven’t posted lately about my experiences as a bishop’s wife. Recently, however, I’ve been feeling rather introspective about my husband’s calling, my role as the bishop’s wife, and the different issues (both good and bad) associated with this particular 800 pound gorilla.
Even though I’ve been the bishop’s wife [...]
A call from the Stake Executive Secretary yesterday put me and my husband on alert. He was asked to meet with a counselor in the Stake Presidency about a new calling and I was invited to attend.
So, we worried about what the new calling would be and hoped it would be something that didn’t [...]
by Caroline
I handle all the finances in my marriage. I pay every bill, open up all bank accounts, take the lead in long term investing, and do all the purchasing. I do it all, and I like it that way.* So does Mike. I think a part of him kind of wishes he knew where [...]
Did you guess that X2 couldn’t do a post on a RS lesson on Heavenly Father without mentioning Heavenly Mother?
I’ve confined the Heavenly Mother part to one section of the lesson since not all of us want to go there. And, I have 2 versions: “Making a few ladies squirm” and “Going to the bishop’s [...]
The Interview
Judy H. Wright
Missoula, Montana
Volume 17, Number 4 (1993)
The interview I remember most vividly was not one about a Church calling but one for an account executive position with a prestigious communications company. I walked into the building with a very impressive resume, numerous letters of recommendation, and full confidence that the position was [...]
(Pollock, Male and Female)
Long ago, when Mike and I were dating, the question of presiding came up as we sat in a hot tub in Provo. Even as a 21 year old, the concept didn’t sit well with me. It just didn’t jive with my own ideals of equality and true partnership. Mike understood where [...]
A couple of days ago I had a sudden and strong urge to stop wearing my wedding ring. I love my husband and I love being married. The urge had nothing to do with that, at least I don’t think so. Since then I have been trying to psychoanalyze myself and figure out what it’s [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 31 so far )The recent hype about the book “Porn for Women” has gotten me thinking. Yes, I can laugh about how nice it would be to have a hunky man-slave to cook, clean, and to listen to everything I say. But is that what I really want? Hmm…
I think the reason this idea has resonance [...]
This year, I am planning to dedicate a significant portion of my reading and personal study time to exploring feminism and spirituality. I call myself a feminist, but I think I could be more educated about the histories and current theories of feminism. There is also a wealth of feminist spiritual literature to dig [...]
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