Useful Women Unite

Today's favorite moments included . . .

. . . reading Shanna Swendson's thoughts on "The Sad Literary Fate of Useful Women." I couldn't help thinking of The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins. It was a thrilling mystery, but didn't work for me as a romance. What did he see in Laura, anyway? Marian rocks.

Baby Beluga and Three Cups of Tea

Today's favorite moments included . . .

. . . reading to Daniel. He's into Baby Beluga these days.

. . . the monthly book group meeting. As usual, we had a lively discussion (sometimes on topic, sometimes not). Since I hosted, I get to pick the book for next month. I chose Three Cups of Tea, partly on STM's recommendation, and partly because I'd like to see a kinder, gentler side of Islam. I'm sure there are many normal, decent Muslims in this wide world, but all you ever see on the news are jihadists, politicians with an agenda, angry people reacting to the latest bombing, etc. I suspect that they no more represent Islam than the guy who recently threatened to burn Korans represents Christianity, but it would be nice to ground that assumption in stories of real people, not just my belief in the general goodness of humanity. I hope Mortenson's book will reinforce that belief.

Thank You, Umbrella Lady

Today's favorite moments included . . .

. . . my one-year-old unlocking the library bathroom door a mere two minutes after he locked himself in.

. . . a nice woman sharing her big umbrella with us when it started raining.

. . . randomly discovering this quote on the internet: "It's all fun and games until someone marries their avatar."

Spam Surprise

Today's favorite moments included . . .

. . . cooking a food storage meal that actually tasted good.

Thanks, Sweetie

Today's favorite moments included . . .

. . . hearing our daughter pray for her daddy to come home safely.

. . . talking with my husband about Conference.

. . . my husband drying dishes so it wouldn't take me all night to hand-wash them (our washer is broken--long story).

Conference Weekend

This weekend's favorite moments included . . .

. . . cinnamon cake.

. . . cool mountain weather.

. . . baking bread.

. . . President Uchtdorf's airplane comment. :)

. . . hearing the inspiring words of modern-prophets and apostles. It was good to be reminded of the divine power and guidance available to all of us if we will only seek it and live worthy of it.

Mmm, Curry . . .

Today's favorite moments included . . .

. . . standing a little straighter after a visit to the chiropractor.

. . . making a delicious Thai dish with red curry and coconut milk, and savoring the aroma for hours afterward.