Tag: happy
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Missionary Visit
A pair of full time missionaries from my ward showed up unexpectedly this afternoon. We talked for about an hour. They’re good “kids.” Twenty somethings. Straight out of Utah. We talk about life, The Church, the church apps, my lack of orthodoxy, and Stephanie’s Druidry. I also tried to explain the “empty holy” to them.…
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Diaper, Bath, and Soda Fairy, Please
That is a phrase I did not expect to hear three times a week even a little while ago. Words have power and those were Ben’s words fifteen minutes ago. His dirty diaper is in the trash, his soda is in the fridge, and he is squealing happily in the tub.
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Convenience or Is It?
My youngest asked for a walk this morning. I told him later. I got him ready a little while ago and his older brother decided he was coming too. I don’t like taking both boys out by myself but we all went for a walk to the local gas station and convenience store. It’s not…
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Ballroom
In the space between my dreamsMy room began to glow It was a fine glowing mistAs if I was under a street lightOn a dark nightBut the mist had a glow of its ownAnd seemed to be the only source of lightI stood up I was still in my plaid flannel pajamas And bare feetInstead…
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Why am I here?
In the grand scheme of things I do not know why I am in exactly the right place and time. I mean I’m needed, useful, and happy. I’m also an unrepentant sinner by anyone’s version of such a thing.
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Four in the Morning
It’s too dang early for me to be awake. It’s too dang early for me to start arguing online. And I really shouldn’t have Little Debbie’s for breakfast. Yet here I am with lights mostly off typing away and eating an oatmeal cream pie. I am an unrepentant sinner. Not sorry at the moment for…
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Halloween 24
Tonight I handed out candy and snacks for about an hour and a half. It was cold but it was worth it. I live in a good neighborhood, very diverse. Dressing up and giving out trick or treats lets me be hospitable. As my hands got colder and the wind tried to blow the chairs…
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It’s Late and I’m Happy
The past few days have been really awesome. I have been in a remarkably good mood for a week. I’m not used to being happy. It’s all very suspicious. I expect the universe to come up behind me and knock me over the head. I have a good life I just don’t trust it to…
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Sounds of Work
What do you listen to while you work? When I listen to music I focus my attention on it. If I’m working on my art or reading or writing I want quiet. I don’t usually get that. There’s a house fan blowing in the background right now. My children are in their rooms but make…
Latter Day Sinner 