I thought it would be interesting to compare last year’s rose violent pruning to this year’s not-as violent pruning to see if I could predict what the shrub might look like come May. I’m also hoping to see how much…
False spring
What started out as a plan to put in a few spinach and strawberry seeds turned into a two day marathon of work inside and outside for both Jared and me. Yesterday I wanted to start some spinach and strawberry…
Offended or offensive
I found myself down a rabbit hole today, reading some of the stories of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon, after some ill-considered comments on a post in the FB group. Sadly, a majority of teachers did not…
I looked out the window and…
… what did I see? An apple tree with canker, looking at me. Well, I guess that does it for our apple trees. I was already pretty sure they had mosaic virus, but I had put off calling professionals at…
How to create a cross-reference link in Gospel Library App and how to use links when teaching
During my recent survey of 182 Seminary teachers, I included a question about the frequency teachers demonstrated advanced Gospel Library App Skills. I asked “How often do you encourage, teach, or demonstrate ADVANCED scripture study skills like creating a cross-reference,…
Good bye office my old friend
My office has been a real mess for a lot of years. I ran a very successful business selling seasonal mutual theme items and other things out of that room for several years, but the office just got … gross.…
Stop praying for your party
I’ve been thinking a lot about prayer lately, and I have been fascinated by the remarks of some of the Capitol invaders last week. More than one prayer was thrown up that day — many “for our country”. In fact…
Astra Zeneca Day 32
I went in to have my booster shot on Saturday, and I fully admit I was a little apprehensive. I figured I’d have to have my brain poked again, but it turned out that all they did was take blood…
One more cleanup
I think I’ve got one more cleanup to go until the garden is done. Today is very rainy but it should get up into the mid 60s ahead of a cold front, so Sydney and I got up early and…
Astra Zeneca study day 16
Well, guess I better do an update. My headaches lasted three or four days, and I ran a fever of 99 on at least one day. My arm stayed noticeably sore for five full days, then it was just tender,…