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TT “Marching Morons”

First, I must out myself… When Cele suggested this week’s Talk Thursday topic, I snorted and chortled because I read it as “Marching Mormons.” I instantly went into fits of […]

March 6, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Yes!

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/embed/embedflv/swf/fop_embed.swf?id=v2161798&eID=1301797&pm=0 (video added so you can download and have the actual song to which I refer later as the background music for your reading pleasure.) It was 1988. I was […]

February 12, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Cancelled?

I don’t believe it. The news just flew around the house. The bishopric of my father’s ward has called off church today. I have lived in Utah for all of […]

February 3, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Genetics

It’s Saturday and I feel lazy. It’s a beautiful day outside and I hear myself berating myself you should be up and at ’em, girl. However, I don’t wanna. I […]

February 2, 2008 AKMPhoenix

I’ve Been A-Thinkin’

So, I am wondering… when one is completely oblivious to the goings-on in the political arena, is it acceptable for one to vote completely Democratic simply because one’s father is […]

January 30, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Holding Up My Head

I had an interesting session with my Reiki Master Trainer yesterday. It has been several months since I have been on the table so it was much needed. For my […]

January 26, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Wonderin’

When a person leaves a church, let’s say The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, why does it seem there is this need to continually prove to themselves – […]

January 20, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Magnetic Chaos

In my childhood home, this… was not allowed. Mom thought it made the kitchen look like white trash people resided therein. On the rare occasion that anything was on the […]

January 14, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Thank You, Amen

When I was growing up, there was a very specific way to pray. One must pray in a proper position – arms crossed tightly across chest, head bowed respectfully, eyes […]

January 13, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Safety and Peace

Keep the Commandments.Ke-ep the Commandments.In this, there is safety and peace.It struck me this morning as my father and his wife bustled about their bedroom getting ready for church and […]

January 6, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Solitary Gratitude

I am alone and, for that, I am grateful For three hours tonight, I sat in a hot bath tub until it turned tepid. Each time it did, I would […]

January 3, 2008 AKMPhoenix

What Was, What Is, What Will Be…

Thank you, Cele, for this interesting idea. I have been plagued with thoughts of what to write since you posted the idea a couple days ago…. As I say goodbye […]

December 31, 2007 AKMPhoenix

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