Fiona’s adventures
A gallery of some of Fiona’s adventures from the first half of 2013. Continue reading Fiona’s adventures
I ♥ nursery
I now have something to look forward to every Sunday when we go to church. Continue reading I ♥ nursery
Our little girl grows up (but not too much yet)
Susan, Fiona, and I were waiting for the bus a couple of blocks from Fiona’s school. Fiona looked lovely—and so grown up—that afternoon, and I snapped this photo with our phone. —Dustin Continue reading Our little girl grows up (but not too much yet)
Dustin the dropout
I didn’t finish college. But sometimes the right path doesn’t go the way you—or others—expect. Continue reading Dustin the dropout
How we ended up here
Our move to New York has one overarching theme: it was not just coincidence. Continue reading How we ended up here
Trend parenting for Latter-day Saints
In our world where people are confused, how are Latter-day Saint parents to go about raising their children? Fortunately, the Lord has given us direction through the scriptures and prophets and apostles, and it all begins with having the courage to share our testimonies with our children.
A talk Dustin gave in church on Mother’s Day, Sunday, 12 May 2013—with audio! Continue reading Trend parenting for Latter-day Saints
Building implosion on Governors Island
New York City’s first controlled implosion since 2001 took place this morning. And Dustin was there to view—and film—it all from the deck of the Staten Island Ferry. Continue reading Building implosion on Governors Island
It’s time: Marriage equality for all
With today’s momentous announcements from the Supreme Court, there’s not much that we can add. But we will say this: the justices (well, five of them anyway) made the right decision. Bigotry and discrimination lost. Fairness and equality won—which means we all did. Continue reading It’s time: Marriage equality for all
Is Deseret Industries choosing the right by avoiding Obamacare?
Deseret Industries is cutting associates’ hours to avoid Obamacare’s mandate of employer-sponsored health coverage. D.I. says doing so will allow it to serve more people. But is it the right choice? Continue reading Is Deseret Industries choosing the right by avoiding Obamacare?
Meet our family!
Introducing a new section of Dialann.org where you can meet Susan, Dustin, and Fiona, the people behind this website and Dialann the magazine. Continue reading Meet our family!
October 2012–March 2013
Is Bushwick trying to poison us? A local newspaper says that two of New York City’s most toxic places are right in our own neighborhood, and other tidbits from around the world over the past six months. Continue reading October 2012–March 2013
Free template for YouTube’s new One Channel design
Download a free Adobe Illustrator template for the new YouTube One Channel design. And enjoy an upgraded experience at DialannTV. Continue reading Free template for YouTube’s new One Channel design
Other publications now available on Dialann.org
Our family loves the printed word and has written or designed a number of books and other publications in addition to our magazine. A few of these publications are now available on Dialann.org, with more to come soon. Items currently available include:
- A display-worthy print of the Constitution of the United States. This poster, which Dustin designed, contains the complete text of the Constitution, including all 27 amendments from the Bill of Rights to Amendment XXVII, ratified in 1992, set in readable, modern type. Prints are available for purchase through our Etsy shop.
- A print of the Declaration of Independence, to accompany the print of the Constitution. This document, too, is set in readable, modern type, and prints are available for purchase.
- Fiona Visits the Zoo, a picture book we made of Fiona’s first visit to a zoo. Copies are available for purchase through Blurb.
- The Sacrament, a gift from Dustin to Fiona on her second birthday, to help her learn the words and meaning of the sacrament prayers.
Dialann.org users can receive a 10% discount on items available in our Etsy shop, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Use coupon code DIALANN. It’s our way of saying thank you for visiting our site.
Look for additional publications soon! Continue reading Other publications now available on Dialann.org
Really good chocolate-chip cookies
One of our favorite recipes, and one we make all the time. If you are ever in the mood for some of the best chocolate-chip cookies you’ve ever tasted, give these a try. We guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
This page also offers the recipe as a downloadable PDF. Continue reading Really good chocolate-chip cookies
Fiona playing her guitar
To lift your spirits on this sad day, here’s Fiona playing her guitar and singing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and the Alphabet Song this afternoon. Continue reading Fiona playing her guitar
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