Ingenuity

Dictionary.com tells me it is: "the quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful; inventiveness." As demonstrated in the following:

The oven buzzer went off at the exact time the kitchen towels (we don't own oven mitts) were in the washer. My "Pigs" were seconds from becoming crisp bacon burn victims. Something had to be done quickly! How would I save them from their burning demise in time?? I looked down in desperation and then, Ingenuity struck...


I know what you are thinking.... And yes, Adidas thought it was brilliant too. They called and said something about a "hand/sock" spokesman position. Thank you, Ingenuity.

P.S. My pigs snugly in their Golden Brown blankets were Delicious.

A Sure Cure

I heard a talk in church today that mentioned one of my favorite scriptures. He said that if you are ever having a bad day, to read this scripture. I have to agree. Its 2 Nephi chapter 4. A long time ago, I heard a song that was put to the music of "Be Still My Soul" and uses the words from this chapter. Here is the reference to the chapter. http://new.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/2-ne/4?lang=eng

I love the scriptures and all the wisdom, peace and Love from Heavenly Father they include!

A song written with the words of Nephi's Psalm to the tune of Be Still My Soul. Simply Inspiring.

For the Beauty of the Earth

I took a drive up Smokey Canyon today. Smokey Canyon is just passed what my family refers to as Taigee Canyon. I was on my way to snap a picture of the cabin where my Great Grandpa Elno was born when I was just struck with how beautiful a scene I was in. I could look out over the valley and see streams, green rising mountains, and an impending thunder storm.

I realize that pictures will never be able to capture the true majesty of any scenery. So maybe I can explain my feelings better. When I was in Europe last summer, I saw a lot of gorgeous countryside. Some of the most beautiful mountain scenes were when we traveled through the Swiss Alps. Yet, at points in the journey through Italy and other wonderful places; I couldn't help but think of this place near Star Valley, Wyoming. I felt then, as I do now, that I had the privilege of seeing one of the most beautiful places on Earth while my family visited every summer.

So here I was, in the midst of this great place and I just couldn't help but feel so grateful for such a wonderful world. Some time alone out in nature has a way of really stilling your mind and soul.

Religious or not, one has to admit the beauty and majesty of the Earth, wherever you may believe it came from.

No matter how great of things we think we can do - whether its building something beautiful, discovering answers to scientific problems, or anything else that we pat ourselves on the back for - It will always pale in comparison to what has been done long before we got here. I think if everyone could just spend a few moments in a place like this every so often, we mightbetter remember what life is really all about. And it doesn't have a thing to do with power, politics, or money. Its about a personal relationship with a divine creator. In the end, that is all we have.

Love is the Greatest

I would like to get personal for a minute. I need to say: I love this girl!

She is really something special.

I am Shamed

For the very few who read this blog of mine. I sincerely apologize for my lack of blog attendance. I am a "blog tease." Naming my blog "A dose for the DAY" and rarely posting on a weekly basis. I wish I could tell you I will be perfect from here on out, but this is not a political campaign; I'm not required to lie through my teeth. (And yes, I did just distract you from my failing attribute by using a cheap political joke). Happy reading, whenever it happens.