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What do you want to be when you grow up?

September 27th, 2005

I’ve enjoyed reading the different interpretations of the Proclamation on the Family, especially the comments on how to reconcile the Proclamation’s “responsibility” language with its “equal partners” language.

As a follow-up question, how and what will you teach your children about their roles and responsibilities in providing for and nurturing their future families?

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Hurricane Katrina’s Furry Victims

September 22nd, 2005

Last month, Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast, causing hundreds of deaths and the social upheaval of hundreds of thousands of people.

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Harvard SAHMs

September 21st, 2005

The NY Times wrote an interesting article a few days ago about young women attending Ivy League schools who aspire to become full-time mothers.

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General Conference Free-for-all

September 14th, 2005

In anticipation of General Conference next month, what are your top three predictions for the subjects of the Conference talks?

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On Baloney

September 7th, 2005

Anyone who pays attention to politics, or who has ever bought a used car from a dodgy salesman knows that a lot of baloney goes around masquerading as the “truthâ€.

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Fat and Testimonies

September 1st, 2005

The further along I get in my spiritual progress, the more I believe that gaining and keeping a testimony is a lot like being at a healthy weight. Here’s the thing. With a few notable exceptions in both directions, I have been at a healthy weight for most of my life. I generally enjoy going to the gym most days, and I don’t struggle too much to eat healthy meals (although I do have my weaknesses. Cheetos for one).

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In the Interests of Full Disclosure

August 9th, 2005

As many of you know, I grew up in Utah and now live in Massachusetts. While Utah and Massachusetts seem to share little in common, Massachusetts has a similar relationship with the Catholic Church as Utah has with the Mormon Church.

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Saving Lives

July 29th, 2005

Awhile ago, my husband signed up to participate in a program run by a local cancer treatment center that matches up potential bone marrow donors with recipients.

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Question on Emergency Contraception and the Church

July 27th, 2005

Emergency contraception has come to the political forefront in Massachusetts, and I’m trying to find a definitive description of the Church’s position on this issue.

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Musings on “The Kite Runner”

July 22nd, 2005

Last night, I hosted book group at my house (um, I mean our 800 square foot apartment). We read “The Kite Runner”. For those of you who haven’t heard of this book, it’s a compelling story of two boys growing up in 1970’s Afghanistan, and one of the boys escaping to live in America.

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