Beneath the Wraps

  This morning Richard was watching one of his cowboys which was Christmas themed.   Those that were in that particular episode were discussing decorating a tree and adding candles.    It triggered a memory with hot lights that replaced the candles as they were fire hazard.   Still, a dry tree and hot lights were still cause for fire.   There have been a number of homes destroyed due to Christmas tree fires.   Anyway, I remember my mom and I having attended one of those “selling items” party similar to Tupperware or Usborn Books or the Pampered Chef – only it was for Christmas items.   Among the items shared was a smoke alarm ornament.   The idea of it was appealing, but the idea didn’t seem to carry over to what we believed would be a helpful item to have.          We decided to test the product before we hung it and ended up melting part of the babble.   We returned it and tried it again with our replacement. ...

I once had an institute instructor who, after every conference, would ask the class members what we thought the theme of conference is/was.   I think this year’s theme is on listening to the guidance of the Holy Ghost and finding the light to overcome darkness – or help others to find light. Light has so many meanings.   It is symbolic for overcoming a bad experience or finally understanding something that wasn’t understood before. Light is illustrated through light bulbs, candles, lamps, Christmas lights, lighthouses.   Those kinds of lights are artificial.   The sun is a source of natural light.   The Son is a representation of light for us to follow. Other than leading us out of darkness, He can also lighten our burdens.   Light can mean the opposite of dark. It can also mean the opposite of heavy. I wear lighter clothes in the summer than in the winter. The snow in the dessert is lighter than the snow on the coast (when there is snow...