Memories

Today is Memorial Day, for anyone who happened to forget what day of the week it was...grin.

It's a gorgeous day, and I hope everyone gets a chance to spend some time outside and with families.

It's a day worth remembering, and worth creating memories.

It's this day each year that I wish I could go visit my father's grave -- but it's in California, and I've never seen anything but photos of it. My hubby says one year we'll go and visit it, but we haven't been able to find the time or money. Some day.

But after a day of working in our yard, we're gonna head over to my sisters and have a BBQ with family. We look forward to this every year, and I ponder the idea that some day it will be my children coming to my house with their own children. It blows the mind.

I just wish my parents were around to see their grandchildren -- but yet, they can see them. I just wish the kids could see them. sigh.

Have a wonderful day, and I hope you are able to honor those who paved the way for where we are.

Happy Memorial Day.

Love ya, Dad.

Amazing contest...help me win! lol

Okay, a fellow blogger, Not Entirely British, is having a giveaway on her blog for two of Jessie Clark Funks CD's. Now, I think Jessie is an amazing singer, and I've always wanted one of her CD's. I even have reason to think she's a great second cousin, but I haven't been able to confirm that with my aunt. ;)

Anyway, go check it out and see what you think. Anne Bradshaw is a fun writer to read anyway, so you'll enjoy visiting.

Have a good one everyone... ;)

Spring or Summer?

Well...I hate to say it, but I think Spring is on the way out. Yesterday it was SOOO hot, that I was ready to bag the whole thing and move to Alaska, and it's only May. I realize there are many times when I'm a whimp...sigh. But come on, 90 in May???
Anyway, this is going to be a very hectic summer. I hope you have vacation plans, because I'm sure not going very far from home -- too many weddings and stuff!

What was that again??

I was reading an article in the Deseret News this morning and came across a referrence to an article in the MormonTimes written about a presenter at a conference. I guess it just goes to show that almost anyone can present -- it doesn't mean it's going to make sense.

The meat of the presentation was that Mormon film has failed. (I know, I don't write for the arts anymore - oh well.) It said what started with Richard Dutcher and God's Army has now failed and the reason is that they were trying to show Charity and Faith at odds with each other and (I guess) confused the audience.

Personally, I think Dutcher just flirted too close to the other side and the dark side won. He was simply frustrated that he hadn't made millions with his movies, that no one else was following his example and so he felt betrayed, lost and left the church. I figure if he's really as smart as we thought he was, he'll be back. The smart ones always come back because they know there's no where else to go.

But beside that -- the article ends with the idea that the only film that really met the goal and showed the power of faith and charity was Napoleon Dynamite. He mentions the part where Napoleon's friend is off stage watching him dance (which was the only part of the movie worth dancing in my opinion) that there is this big moment.

Whatever.

I personally don't think LDS film is dead. I think it's on hiatus right now because they're searching for subject matter that will make us want to come see the movies again, but I don't think it's dead. There is just too much good out there, and lots going on. Film is not what defines us. It is fun when there is a good one to watch, but it's not necessary to our salvation, and that's what everyone needs to remember. There are more stories like Best Two Years out there. Didn't we just have the one about sister missionaries?

There was a glut of silly/stupid films for a while that we've all decided to sit back and see what's worth watching in the next batch. They'll come. There will be another Dutcher to show us the strength of faith in action.

But I sure don't see Napoleon Dynamite as a definition of my faith. Do you??

Life Gets in The Way...

I make a commitment to write every day -- and my job gets crazy. I make the commitment to do a blog on the scriptures every week, and I made it two -- I think. sigh.

I know it happens all the time, to everyone of us, but it's still frustrating. I feel that I've let those few that read and support me down, and I want to let you know I appreciate your support. I really am alive and I will be doing better.

May is a wonderful month, full of tulips and flowers and long grass...lol

Thanks for reading.

HAppy May Day!

Well, I don't have a May pole to dance around, and I don't have excited kids that want to dance anyway -- they'd rather be playing their alotted game time...so, It's not going to be much of a May day, but it's been gorgeous -- in my view. I kind of like rain.

Anyway, hope you have a wonderful month of May. I'll try to put some thoughts down later, but this weekend is kind of busy. Got a baptism and luncheon tomorrow, as well as a temple endowment at the same time...we're going to be split up for much of the day...sigh.

Never fails...get a chance to be with your hubby and something else comes along.

Anyone want some dandilions? We have enough to share...