This year Christmas Eve is quiet. Earlier in the day I delivered some goodies to ward members. Since our ward consists of four square blocks, I walked. It was a crisp winter day and the exercise was invigorating. Part of the evening has been occupied in creating this post. One of my Christmas traditions is…
Thanksgiving Thoughts
Thanksgiving almost always brings memories of family dinner traditions: golden roasted turkey sliced into white meat and dark meat, turkey dressing, creamy white mashed potatoes, sweet yams smothered in brown sugar and marshmallows, a green salad, corn or green beans, sparkling cranberries, and of course, pie for dessert: pumpkin, cherry, apple, mince, or berry—piled high…
The Magic of Story
The last weekend in August, the 19th annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival took place in Orem, Utah. As a former committee member, it was satisfying to be a participant this year. It was a delight to appreciate and enjoy the fruits of all of the hard work I know goes on behind the scenes for the…