Tracy Hall Dead at 88
Posted on July 30, 2008 - Filed Under General | 5 Comments
The featured obituary in today’s Washington Post is:
H. Tracy Hall, 88, who earned a place among America’s scientific wizards as a principal figure in the creation of artificial diamonds, died July 25 at his home in Provo, Utah. He had Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes.
On Feb. 15, 1955, the New York Times reported on its front […]
Man shoots Lawnmower — be honest, you have wanted to do something like this
Posted on July 29, 2008 - Filed Under General | 17 Comments
By now, you may have heard of the case of the man who shot his own lawnmower for not starting. He was arrested and could face up to six years in jail on felony charges.
Now, I know the Gospel makes bad men good and good men better. However, anybody who is honest, especially […]
Just a coincidence?
Posted on July 25, 2008 - Filed Under General | 24 Comments
Last Sunday I picked up one of my wife’s books titled “Small Miracles: Extraordinary Coincidences from Everyday Life.” I could not put it down until I had read every page; devoured every story.
The book’s authors note in the introduction:
Coincidences have been variously defined as “luck,” “chance,” “a fluke,” “something out of the ordinary,” or a “random […]
And The Child Brought Light to the World
Posted on July 25, 2008 - Filed Under General | 9 Comments
This article is definitely good enough for its own post. It will be interesting to see the reactions. Remember, my friends, it is satire. My favorite excerpt:
From there the Child went up to the city of Jerusalem, and entered through the gate seated on an ass. The crowds of network anchors who […]
Glad That We’ve Chosen the Better Part
Posted on July 23, 2008 - Filed Under General | 4 Comments
“I don’t know whether the pioneers enjoyed it. The journey across the plains was such an experience of pleasure to me, that I found it difficult to walk so I would run ahead, and then I would stop and wait for the crowd.”
–Evan Stephans describing his migration at age 12 from Wales to Utah. […]
2 new private LDS colleges planned
Posted on July 23, 2008 - Filed Under General | 36 Comments
This story in the Deseret News indicates two new LDS-themed colleges are planned. The reason?
“We can create the right environment for them, where they don’t have atheists and antagonistic teachers and classes and subjects antagonistic to testimony,” Ivie said.
I reckon a quote like that is certain to get the Bloggernacle all fired up. […]
Would McCain choosing Romney make you more comfortable voting for him?
Posted on July 17, 2008 - Filed Under General | 72 Comments
This is one of those posts where I would use a polling mechanism if I knew how to use it. But being the Luddite I am, no polling available.
The question is simple: would you as a Latter-day Saint feel more comfortable voting for McCain, who has had problems with his Republican base, if he chose […]
More on Wall-E
Posted on July 15, 2008 - Filed Under General | 76 Comments
Well, M* has found itself in the middle of another controversy. Some people did not like Bryce Haymond’s post (see below). Here is my take on the issue.
Within certain limits, the most charitable attitude to take toward a post you don’t like is to politely disagree, using factual, on-target talking points. If you really […]
Read More..>>How to Give a Great Sacrament Meeting Talk - Part 3.5 of 5: Style (Analogies)
Posted on July 13, 2008 - Filed Under Any, General, In real life, Sacrament meeting, Sunday School | 7 Comments
Part 3 here. Part 2 here. Part 1.5 here. Part 1 here. Part 0 here.
Analogies, metaphors, similes, allegories, etc. all can work well in a sacrament meeting talk (or gospel lesson). They can also be where the talk (or lesson) fails completely. Because Jesus taught in parables (which, when asked, […]
WALL-E, the Religion of Environmentalism
Posted on July 12, 2008 - Filed Under Movies | 121 Comments
Warning: Spoilers ahead!
Yesterday I went to see Disney/Pixar’s new animated motion picture WALL-E (or more correctly WALL·E), released on June 27, 2008. I had seen previews for the new film for many months, and had just recently heard that the critics were heralding the movie as one of the best of the year, perhaps even […]
