Beneath the Wraps

          When I was 7th grade, the mandatory history class focused on American history and Utah history.   We had first did a brief study on Europe and the reasons given for explorers making their way to the American continent.   I don't recall a lot on either Revolutionary or Civil Wars though I'm certain that each was mentioned.   We cruise through Utah history as 95% of the class had been raised in the LDS church and obviously knew more about Utah's history than the text book - which had Joseph Smith martyred by hanging - in Utah.   Joseph Smith was not hung nor did he live long enough to see the Church move toward the Utah territory.             That is just one example that I remember.   The instructor was not LDS, but he could see that the class wasn't going to budge - weather right or wrong. I think we ended up skipping three chapters.   It was t...

            Since moving to Myrtle Creek, I've worn my winter boots less than ten times.   I finally managed to get them back into the shed, but had kept out some sweatshirts and long-sleeved shirts that I thought would go into the shed eventually.               I've been running the A/C the last couple of days as it's been over 80 degrees outside.   Yesterday got up to 86 at one point (that's when I actually checked) but may have gotten higher.             This morning I went out to water the plants and actually put a hat on my head.   It was 53 degrees             I've mostly been wearing shorts - even when the temperature has dropped.   Currently I am wearing long denim pants and a long sleev...

                On Saturday I went with Roland and Jenna to the big city of Roseburg as Roland wanted to get some more soil and plants to add to our yard and garden.     Jenna at Home Depot             As we were near Costco, I mentioned to Roland that we ought to get gas.   We also need milk and so picked up some additional items as well.   We also had an opportunity to allow Jenna a thrilling moment that we of course would never have planned for.             As we were walking toward the Costco entrance, Roland noticed a ReMax balloon out in the parking lot.   It appeared as though it was lifting off the ground and then back again.   Corey and I had actually saved our money for a balloon ride and were majorly disappointed with the results. ...