Beneath the Wraps

             We moved to Oregon on June 17, 2015 and attended the South Umpqua ward for the first time on June 21which happened to be Fathers’ Day.   I remember thinking how it felt like such an odd meeting as both speakers seemed to be promoting social media.   There was absolutely no mention about Fathers’ Day.   Jaime was disappointed as the ward we had come from always provided light entertainment to those who were fathers. Perhaps the primary children had sung to the men during priesthood?             I hadn’t made the connection of Juneteenth holiday being today.  Each year facebook reminds me of our move to Oregon, our return to Utah in 2017 and our trip to New York in 2020.   And this year of regaining possession of our house as the other three have moved out and they are NOT going to return.   I am grateful for some of the experiences I had as a result of their l...

  Jenna LOVES Halloween!  For her it is the most exciting holiday of all federal and non federal holidays. Halloween starts early each election year – especially in this decade we call 2020.  Halloween that started in March and has introduced each month with a new “ scare ” tactic.  California has denounced having Halloween this year.  Not so much to do with Corona but because of the wild fires. Our nation has looked at Halloween head-on.  The latest has been with the presidential and vice-presidential debates.  Is demonstrating childish behavior really a part of the politician ’ s criteria? “ I want to hear what your credentials are – not what crazy theories (or made up lies) you may have about your opponent. ”   When both opponents are slinging mud, it ’ s really hard to decide.   What is up with the “ leadership ” of this nation?   Enough with the mudslinging, name calling and so forth!   I would like to hear each side w...