Monday, September 6, 2010
Bloomington Lake, Idaho, on Labor Day
Today Man and I went to Bloomington Lake. The girls didn't want to go and we did, so we went. I drove up--past Riverdale, through Mink Creek canyon, over to Ovid and south, through Paris and to Bloomington (the village). We headed up the canyon road toward the lake in our van. After three portable speed bumps the pavement ended and we drove on a gravel road for quite a while. We passed some 4 wheelers and vehicles on the one lane wide road. When we got to the trailhead there were 38 cars, besides 4-wheelers and motorcycles. We had lunch in the quite cold air. I found a walking stick by our picnic table. We walked the .6 miles to the lake. The Pond came first. Bloomington Lake butted up to very sheer cliffs. The rope swing looked really fun to do. Many swung out and fell in to the water. Some just swung out and back for fun. I took a little thermometer. A few inches down into the water it read 56 degrees. PRITTY COLD! We waded a bit. Man went up higher onto some cliffs to look down into the water. He saw some fish in the very clear water. He showed me where he had been snowmobiling there on the lake and pond and up the hills. The drive each way took about 1 1/2 hours, but it was worth it. I'm so glad we went.
Monday, August 23, 2010
About Violence We See
From this blog http://screamandhug.blogspot.com/ the post of August 23, 2010 comes:
Question for you:
This is a general observation I have made among my friends and family:
Why is violence less offensive than s*x? (preventing strange google searches. . .)
I cannot tell you how many times I have heard people condemning this show or that movie for it's illicit content but praise another despite a torrid amount of blood and guts.
I guess what I don't understand is the double standard. Should death be at least equally offensive?
What are your thoughts?
SENT OUT INTO THE VOID BY RACHEL SUE
This was my comment:
Well, since wise holy writ says sexual immorality is next to murder, I would think that murder is the very worst thing any person on earth could do.
That said, who but the enemy of all of us wants us to accept seeing murder, have no feelings about it, when reality is so drastically different. If you actually saw a loved one shot in front of you how would it be? If you killed someone's beloved mother how would it be?
We can't be coarse. We can't be emotionless about precious life, or the taking of it. How many of us would like to see our children beating up each other as on the screen? But isn't that exactly what they are learning to do?
An inspired booklet called "For the Strength of Youth" has a section on entertainment and the media. It wisely says, "Whatever you read, listen to, or look at has an effect on you. Therefore, choose only entertainment and media that uplift you. Good entertainment will help you to have good thoughts and make righteous choices. It will allow you to enjoy yourself...
"While much entertainment is good, some of it can lead you away from [joyful] living. Offensive material is often found in web sites, concerts, movies, music, videocassettes, DVDs, books, magazines, pictures, [phones], and other media.... Such entertainment [is used] to deceive you by making what is wrong and [bad] look normal and exciting. It can mislead you into thinking that everyone is doing things that are wrong.
[And this next sentence is posted largely on our TV:]
"Do not attend, view, or participate in entertainment that is vulgar, immoral, violent, or pornographic in any way. Do not participate in entertainment that in any way presents immorality [illicit sex] as acceptable.
[Then comes the section about the poison of pornography. Jumping on:]
"Depictions of violence often glamorize vicious behavior. They offend [you] and make you less able to respond to others in a sensitive, caring way. They contradict the...message of love for one another.
"Have the courage to walk out of a movie or video party, turn off a computer or TV, change a radio station, or put down a magazine, [or quickly delete off your phone] if what is being presented does not meet [good] standards. Do these things even if others do not. Let your friends and family know that you are committed to keeping...[high] standards. You [can have] strength...to make good choices."
So, we all, even or especially men should be tender, kind, and loving. The newer movie, "Red" has a sweet grandmother being terribly violent. It makes me sick.
'Nough said. ; )
Question for you:
This is a general observation I have made among my friends and family:
Why is violence less offensive than s*x? (preventing strange google searches. . .)
I cannot tell you how many times I have heard people condemning this show or that movie for it's illicit content but praise another despite a torrid amount of blood and guts.
I guess what I don't understand is the double standard. Should death be at least equally offensive?
What are your thoughts?
SENT OUT INTO THE VOID BY RACHEL SUE
This was my comment:
Well, since wise holy writ says sexual immorality is next to murder, I would think that murder is the very worst thing any person on earth could do.
That said, who but the enemy of all of us wants us to accept seeing murder, have no feelings about it, when reality is so drastically different. If you actually saw a loved one shot in front of you how would it be? If you killed someone's beloved mother how would it be?
We can't be coarse. We can't be emotionless about precious life, or the taking of it. How many of us would like to see our children beating up each other as on the screen? But isn't that exactly what they are learning to do?
An inspired booklet called "For the Strength of Youth" has a section on entertainment and the media. It wisely says, "Whatever you read, listen to, or look at has an effect on you. Therefore, choose only entertainment and media that uplift you. Good entertainment will help you to have good thoughts and make righteous choices. It will allow you to enjoy yourself...
"While much entertainment is good, some of it can lead you away from [joyful] living. Offensive material is often found in web sites, concerts, movies, music, videocassettes, DVDs, books, magazines, pictures, [phones], and other media.... Such entertainment [is used] to deceive you by making what is wrong and [bad] look normal and exciting. It can mislead you into thinking that everyone is doing things that are wrong.
[And this next sentence is posted largely on our TV:]
"Do not attend, view, or participate in entertainment that is vulgar, immoral, violent, or pornographic in any way. Do not participate in entertainment that in any way presents immorality [illicit sex] as acceptable.
[Then comes the section about the poison of pornography. Jumping on:]
"Depictions of violence often glamorize vicious behavior. They offend [you] and make you less able to respond to others in a sensitive, caring way. They contradict the...message of love for one another.
"Have the courage to walk out of a movie or video party, turn off a computer or TV, change a radio station, or put down a magazine, [or quickly delete off your phone] if what is being presented does not meet [good] standards. Do these things even if others do not. Let your friends and family know that you are committed to keeping...[high] standards. You [can have] strength...to make good choices."
So, we all, even or especially men should be tender, kind, and loving. The newer movie, "Red" has a sweet grandmother being terribly violent. It makes me sick.
'Nough said. ; )
Friday, April 23, 2010
Purse Tag
My purse is a black DI one (the best).
It has clear black Bic pens, one pencil, one red pencil. My wallet with bandaids, my temple recommend, safety pins, emergency numbers, my Red Cross blood donor card, my organ donor card, family lists, credit cards, my driver's license, several store cards, cute pictures of my kids and grandkids, addresses of friends, and a picture of Eric's dad who died when Eric was 14. My keys with a boondoggle courtesy of Allyson (sis-in-law) posing as Napoleon's girlfriend, also with a flashing "#1 Grandma" solar sign. My cell phone. Chap stick and several shades of lipstick. A brush, comb, pick, hair twistie, 2 long bobbie pins, quarters, store coupons, Church pass along cards, blank note papers, folded kleenexes, and my heavy duty Eucerin handcreme.
Yah, too much. ; )
It has clear black Bic pens, one pencil, one red pencil. My wallet with bandaids, my temple recommend, safety pins, emergency numbers, my Red Cross blood donor card, my organ donor card, family lists, credit cards, my driver's license, several store cards, cute pictures of my kids and grandkids, addresses of friends, and a picture of Eric's dad who died when Eric was 14. My keys with a boondoggle courtesy of Allyson (sis-in-law) posing as Napoleon's girlfriend, also with a flashing "#1 Grandma" solar sign. My cell phone. Chap stick and several shades of lipstick. A brush, comb, pick, hair twistie, 2 long bobbie pins, quarters, store coupons, Church pass along cards, blank note papers, folded kleenexes, and my heavy duty Eucerin handcreme.
Yah, too much. ; )
FOUR TAG
FOUR Tag
My daughter, Kristen, did this - so enjoy reading about me:
4 shows I watch:
1. American Idol
4 shows I watch:
1. American Idol
2. BYU Devotional
3. Sponge Bob Square Pants
4. General Conference
4 things I'm passionate about:
1. People
4 things I'm passionate about:
1. People
2. The Church
3. Music
4. Technology
4 phrases I say:
1. Wassup?
4 phrases I say:
1. Wassup?
2. Hey Peeps...els
3. Kallina!
4. Sheen!
4 things I've learned from the past:
1. Doing right is worth it.
4 things I've learned from the past:
1. Doing right is worth it.
2. Don't run in cemeteries.
3. Make doctors answer all your questions.
4. Do overdo.
4 places I would like to go:
1. Italy
2. Spain
3. Wales
4. Hawaii
4 things I did yesterday:
1. Ran errands
4 things I did yesterday:
1. Ran errands
2. Got groceries
3. Took Kallie to piano lessons
4. Went home teaching with Dad
4 things I'm looking forward to:
1. Dad's new calling Sunday
4 things I'm looking forward to:
1. Dad's new calling Sunday
2. Warm weather someday
3. Going skiing someday
4. Kristen's coming!
4 things I love about winter:
1. The tall snow
4 things I love about winter:
1. The tall snow
2. Our ultra furry kitty
3. Flipping deuters in the van--skidding
4. Sledding
4 things on my wish list:
1. A complete knowledge of my Mac's capabilities
4 things on my wish list:
1. A complete knowledge of my Mac's capabilities
2. Teaching certifications for Utah and Idaho
3. A more complete food storage with Man's cooperation
4. A new wardrobe
4 people to tag if they wanna:
1. Lauralee
1. Lauralee
2. Stephanie
3. Melissa
4. Danette
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
READING, MOVIES, TV, MUSIC
I found this quote from President Ezra Taft Benson when he was president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles:
"Today, with the abundance of books available, it is the mark of a truly educated man to know what not to read...
"Feed only on the best...
"As John Wesley's mother counseled him: 'Avoid whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, takes off your relish for spiritual things, increases the authority of the body over the mind.'"
In other words, ask yourself, "Do I feel like reading my scriptures and praying right after this book, movie, TV show, song....?" Not that we always need to be spiritually minded (or do we?), but these things should make us feel like doing good things afterwards.
Love,
Mom
"Today, with the abundance of books available, it is the mark of a truly educated man to know what not to read...
"Feed only on the best...
"As John Wesley's mother counseled him: 'Avoid whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, takes off your relish for spiritual things, increases the authority of the body over the mind.'"
In other words, ask yourself, "Do I feel like reading my scriptures and praying right after this book, movie, TV show, song....?" Not that we always need to be spiritually minded (or do we?), but these things should make us feel like doing good things afterwards.
Love,
Mom
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Momming
This is one of the best articles I've read about mothering, relaxing, and (for me) turning away from that electronic thing to my family! http://www.mormontimes.com/mormon_voices/tiffany_gee_lewis/?id=11174
I Know
Hey,
Last night I gave the family home evening lesson on President Monson's talk to the Young Women of last conference. (May 2009 Ensign, pp. 123-127 or http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsphideNav=1&locale=59&sourceId=914c230bac7f0210VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD )
It was so strong in its wording for the future that I woke at 4 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. So here I am sharing some of the prophet's words with you.
President Monson said, "As I contemplate all that you face...you...will need...courage....courage to: 1. Refrain from judging others; 2. Be chaste and virtuous, and 3. Stand firm for truth and righteousness."
A couple of very strong quotes are:
1. Refrain from judging others
"Cease to find fault one with another." D & C 188:24
"If you judge people, you have no time to love them." --Mother Teresa
2. Be chaste and virtuous
"Many voices are telling you that you are far too provincial or that there is something wrong with you if you still believe there is such a thing as immoral behavior. Isaiah declared, 'Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.' Isaiah 5:20." --President Monson
"Great courage will be required as you remain chaste and virtuous amid the accepted thinking of the times." --President Monson [I was a virgin at marriage, and you need to be, too. It's one of the greatest gifts to give your future husband. --Susan]
Ted Koppel (Of ABC's Nightline): Should I do drugs; have sex with anyone? "No. The answer is no. Not no because you might end up in jail or dying in an AIDS ward--but no, because it's wrong... What Moses brought down from Mt. Sinai were not the Ten Suggestions, they are Commandments. Are, not were."
President Monson said, "Help in maintaining the proper perspective in these permissive times can come to you from many sources. One valuable resource is your patriarchal blessing. Read it frequently. Study it carefully. Be guided by its cautions. Live to merit its promises." [This is one thing that helped me a lot before marriage. Mine said, "...keep your life clean and pure...." --Susan]
The First Presidency, 1942; quoted by President Monson: "To the youth..., we plead with you to live clean [lives], for the unclean life leads only to suffering, misery, and woe physically,--and spiritually it is the path to destruction. How glorious and near to the angels is youth that is clean; this youth has joy unspeakable here and eternal happiness hereafter. Sexual purity is youth's most precious possession; it is the foundation of all righteousness."
3. Stand firm for truth and righteousness
"...You will almost certainly be called upon to defend that which you believe. Unless the roots of your testimony are firmly planted, it will be difficult for you to withstand the ridicule of those who challenge your faith." --President Monson
"The adversary would like nothing better than for you to allow derisive comments and criticism of the Church to cause you to question and doubt. Your testimony, when constantly nourished, will keep you safe." --President Monson
[Then I was the rod of iron in Lehi's dream and Dad was the adversary. Kallie held on to me and Dad tried to pull and intice her away. What she spontaneously said applies to all of us, "No, it's safe and warm here." IT IS. HOLD ON. --Susan]
"And then Mordecai added this searching question [to Queen Esther]: "Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?' Esther 4:14 ...You will probably not be called upon to put your life on the line, as did Esther, for that which you believe. You will, however, most likely find yourself in situations where great courage will be required as you stand firm for truth and righteousness." --President Monson
"You are some of our Heavenly Father's strongest children, and He has saved you to come to the earth 'for such a time as this.' With His help, you will have the courage to face whatever comes. Though the world may at times appear dark, you have the light of the gospel, which will be as a beacon to guide your way." --President Monson
I know what the prophet says is true. YOU are the strong ones; the ones to defend all. I pray you will have to the strength and courage to always do it.
Love,
Mom (Susan)
Last night I gave the family home evening lesson on President Monson's talk to the Young Women of last conference. (May 2009 Ensign, pp. 123-127 or http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsphideNav=1&locale=59&sourceId=914c230bac7f0210VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD )
It was so strong in its wording for the future that I woke at 4 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. So here I am sharing some of the prophet's words with you.
President Monson said, "As I contemplate all that you face...you...will need...courage....courage to: 1. Refrain from judging others; 2. Be chaste and virtuous, and 3. Stand firm for truth and righteousness."
A couple of very strong quotes are:
1. Refrain from judging others
"Cease to find fault one with another." D & C 188:24
"If you judge people, you have no time to love them." --Mother Teresa
2. Be chaste and virtuous
"Many voices are telling you that you are far too provincial or that there is something wrong with you if you still believe there is such a thing as immoral behavior. Isaiah declared, 'Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.' Isaiah 5:20." --President Monson
"Great courage will be required as you remain chaste and virtuous amid the accepted thinking of the times." --President Monson [I was a virgin at marriage, and you need to be, too. It's one of the greatest gifts to give your future husband. --Susan]
Ted Koppel (Of ABC's Nightline): Should I do drugs; have sex with anyone? "No. The answer is no. Not no because you might end up in jail or dying in an AIDS ward--but no, because it's wrong... What Moses brought down from Mt. Sinai were not the Ten Suggestions, they are Commandments. Are, not were."
President Monson said, "Help in maintaining the proper perspective in these permissive times can come to you from many sources. One valuable resource is your patriarchal blessing. Read it frequently. Study it carefully. Be guided by its cautions. Live to merit its promises." [This is one thing that helped me a lot before marriage. Mine said, "...keep your life clean and pure...." --Susan]
The First Presidency, 1942; quoted by President Monson: "To the youth..., we plead with you to live clean [lives], for the unclean life leads only to suffering, misery, and woe physically,--and spiritually it is the path to destruction. How glorious and near to the angels is youth that is clean; this youth has joy unspeakable here and eternal happiness hereafter. Sexual purity is youth's most precious possession; it is the foundation of all righteousness."
3. Stand firm for truth and righteousness
"...You will almost certainly be called upon to defend that which you believe. Unless the roots of your testimony are firmly planted, it will be difficult for you to withstand the ridicule of those who challenge your faith." --President Monson
"The adversary would like nothing better than for you to allow derisive comments and criticism of the Church to cause you to question and doubt. Your testimony, when constantly nourished, will keep you safe." --President Monson
[Then I was the rod of iron in Lehi's dream and Dad was the adversary. Kallie held on to me and Dad tried to pull and intice her away. What she spontaneously said applies to all of us, "No, it's safe and warm here." IT IS. HOLD ON. --Susan]
"And then Mordecai added this searching question [to Queen Esther]: "Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?' Esther 4:14 ...You will probably not be called upon to put your life on the line, as did Esther, for that which you believe. You will, however, most likely find yourself in situations where great courage will be required as you stand firm for truth and righteousness." --President Monson
"You are some of our Heavenly Father's strongest children, and He has saved you to come to the earth 'for such a time as this.' With His help, you will have the courage to face whatever comes. Though the world may at times appear dark, you have the light of the gospel, which will be as a beacon to guide your way." --President Monson
I know what the prophet says is true. YOU are the strong ones; the ones to defend all. I pray you will have to the strength and courage to always do it.
Love,
Mom (Susan)
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