The Louisiana State Capitol
The home of Louisiana’s governor and legislature is one of the best examples of art deco in the world. Continue reading The Louisiana State Capitol
Teacher Ellen Trice Bensley, 49, dies
Dustin’s seventh-grade French teacher, Mrs. Bensley, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, 14 March 1995. The Charlotte Observer ran this tribute to her the following Thursday. Continue reading Teacher Ellen Trice Bensley, 49, dies
‘To every thing there is a season’
As Latter-day Saints, a lot is expected of us. But, as King Benjamin reminded his people, everything should be “done in wisdom and order.” The Lord doesn’t expect us to “run faster than [we have] strength” — counsel each of us should remember as we prioritize what is most important in our lives. Continue reading ‘To every thing there is a season’
Going to church in Tours
Being a group from the University of Utah, a number of students were Latter-day Saints. They filled me in on where and when church was and how to take the bus to get there. An email from my classmate Sarah instructed: Church Meetings Sunday: 10h00-13h00 70 rue de Chinon Joué-lès-Tours meet at the Place Jean Jaures at 9h15 to take the bus n°3 bound for … Continue reading Going to church in Tours
The best summer ever
Ten years ago, I spent a summer studying in a picturesque French city, exploring châteaux, and eating pains au chocolat. But what really made it the best summer ever was establishing enduring friendships. Continue reading The best summer ever
‘By the patience of hope and the labor of love’
We don’t need to wait — indeed, we shouldn’t wait — until a new year to make needed changes in our lives. Continue reading ‘By the patience of hope and the labor of love’
The Glass House
Philip Johnson’s own residence, a transparent box in the countryside of southwest Connecticut, is a modernist masterpiece. Continue reading The Glass House
An early testimony of prayer
Fiona was having a hard time sleeping without her pacifier. So she prayed and found the help she needed. Continue reading An early testimony of prayer
Heeeeeeeere’s Colin!
An email update sent Tuesday, 13 May 2014, by Susan to family members about our giant, happy four-month-old in the dinosaur pajamas. Continue reading Heeeeeeeere’s Colin!
Seven days in sunny June
I’m used to cozy clothes in cool weather. But warm weather has its benefits, too. Continue reading Seven days in sunny June
Memories with Fiona’s friends (of the stuffed sort)
Peace with Peter Once, when Fiona was about two, she was having a meltdown and was so angry at Mama that she wouldn’t speak to her. So Mama picked up Peter (from The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats) and started talking to Fiona about what was bothering her. Fiona sat in Mama’s lap for a few minutes having a conversation with Peter. It really … Continue reading Memories with Fiona’s friends (of the stuffed sort)
A squirrel named Dinky
A dancing squirrel puppet leaped up in front of Fiona — and right into her heart. Continue reading A squirrel named Dinky
Our annual Christmas letter, 2016
The 2016 edition of our annual Christmas letter to family and friends. Continue reading Our annual Christmas letter, 2016
My favorite mission story
All we had to go on was a name, a street, and a postal code. But sometimes when things seem like they’re not working out, that’s exactly how they’re supposed to work out. Continue reading My favorite mission story
To hono(u)r
As we ponder the questions of whom and how to honor, our varied answers should lead us through the principles of respect, affection, and forgiveness to charity, or the pure love of Christ. Continue reading To hono(u)r
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