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Saturday, August 1, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
our ceramic monsters
We painted our ceramic creations today. Mine is a pig demon. The most awesome one is Gatlins dragon. One of the teeth fell off but it still looks awesome. They are in the kiln now getting heated to 2300 degrees. We should be able to see them on Sunday when Rachel gets baptized. If Faithann see's this I tried all morning to get Kenson to comb his hair. It is not my fault.
You can see Karissa's dolphin in the top right corner of the picture. Kensons turtle is just below it.
You can see Karissa's dolphin in the top right corner of the picture. Kensons turtle is just below it.
Episode 116 – The Can | Nobody's Listening Podcast
Episode 116 – The Can Nobody's Listening Podcast
I sent in a story to this podcast and they read it.
It is about the 53 minute mark. It is a gross story.
I sent in a story to this podcast and they read it.
It is about the 53 minute mark. It is a gross story.
apostacy over a pint of cream
It's Hilarious that this incident had to involve the first presidency of the church
You may think that these small matters amount to but little, but sometimes it happens that out of a small matter grows something exceedingly great. For instance, while the Saints were living in Far West, there were two sisters wishing to make cheese and, neither of them possessing the requisite number of cows, they agreed to exchange milk.The wife of Thomas B. Marsh, who was then President of the Twelve Apostles, and sister Harris concluded they would exchange milk, in order to make a little larger cheese than they otherwise could. To be sure to have justice done, it was agreed that they should not save the strippings, but that the milk and strippings should all go together. Small matters to talk about here, to be sure, two women's exchanging milk to make cheese.Mrs. Harris, it appeared, was faithful to the agreement and carried to Mrs. Marsh the milk and strippings, but Mrs. Marsh, wishing to make some extra good cheese, saved a pint of strippings from each cow and sent Mrs. Harris the milk without the strippings.Finally it leaked out that Mrs. Marsh had saved strippings, and it became a matter to be settled by the Teachers. They began to examine the matter, and it was proved that Mrs. Marsh had saved the strippings, and consequently had wronged Mrs. Harris out of that amount.An appeal was taken from the Teacher to the Bishop, and a regular Church trial was had. President Marsh did not consider that the Bishop had done him and his lady justice, for they decided that the strippings were wrongfully saved, and that the woman had violated her covenant.Marsh immediately took an appeal to the High Council, who investigated the question with much patience, and I assure you they were a grave body. Marsh being extremely anxious to maintain the character of his wife, as he was the President of the Twelve Apostles, and a great man in Israel, made a desperate defence, but the High Council finally confirmed the Bishop's decision.Marsh, not being satisfied, took an appeal to the First Presidency of the Church, and Joseph and his Counsellors had to sit upon the case, and they approved the decision of the High Council.This little affair, you will observe,[p.284] kicked up a considerable breeze, and Thomas B. Marsh then declared that he would sustain the character of his wife, even if he had to go to hell for it.The then President of the Twelve Apostles, the man who should have been the first to do justice and cause reparation to be made for wrong, committed by any member of his family, took that position, and what next? He went before a magistrate and swore that the "Mormons" were hostile towards the State of Missouri.That affidavit brought from the government of Missouri an exterminating order, which drove some 15,000 Saints from their homes and habitations, and some thousands perished through suffering the exposure consequent on this state of affairs.Do you understand what trouble was consequent to the dispute about a pint of strippings? Do you understand that the want of fences around gardens, fields, and yards, in town and country, allowing cattle to get into mischief and into the stray pen, may end in some serious result? That the corroding influence of such circumstances may be brought to bear upon us, in such a way that we may lose the Spirit of the Almighty and become hostile to the people? And if we should not bring about as mighty results as the pint of strippings, yet we might bring entire destruction to ourselves. If you wish to enjoy your religion and the Spirit of the Almighty, you must make your calculations to avoid annoyances, as much as possible. When brother Brigham was anxious to have men take ten acres of land each and fence it, many thought that he was behind the times. The result is, from the time I came into the Valleys, in 1849, to the present, I never have been to the big field south of this City, or around or through it when it was fenced, and if any other man has seen it fenced, he has seen it at some time when I did not. The reason of this is, and has been, either we undertake to accomplish more than we can do, or neglect to do our duty in many respects.
A Discourse by Elder George A. Smith, Delivered in the Bowery, Great Salt Lake City, April 6, 1856.Journal of Discourses, Vol. 3, p.284
Update I guess there is more to the story than this. http://bycommonconsent.com/2009/07/01/the-milk-strippings-story-thomas-b-marsh-and-brigham-young/
You may think that these small matters amount to but little, but sometimes it happens that out of a small matter grows something exceedingly great. For instance, while the Saints were living in Far West, there were two sisters wishing to make cheese and, neither of them possessing the requisite number of cows, they agreed to exchange milk.The wife of Thomas B. Marsh, who was then President of the Twelve Apostles, and sister Harris concluded they would exchange milk, in order to make a little larger cheese than they otherwise could. To be sure to have justice done, it was agreed that they should not save the strippings, but that the milk and strippings should all go together. Small matters to talk about here, to be sure, two women's exchanging milk to make cheese.Mrs. Harris, it appeared, was faithful to the agreement and carried to Mrs. Marsh the milk and strippings, but Mrs. Marsh, wishing to make some extra good cheese, saved a pint of strippings from each cow and sent Mrs. Harris the milk without the strippings.Finally it leaked out that Mrs. Marsh had saved strippings, and it became a matter to be settled by the Teachers. They began to examine the matter, and it was proved that Mrs. Marsh had saved the strippings, and consequently had wronged Mrs. Harris out of that amount.An appeal was taken from the Teacher to the Bishop, and a regular Church trial was had. President Marsh did not consider that the Bishop had done him and his lady justice, for they decided that the strippings were wrongfully saved, and that the woman had violated her covenant.Marsh immediately took an appeal to the High Council, who investigated the question with much patience, and I assure you they were a grave body. Marsh being extremely anxious to maintain the character of his wife, as he was the President of the Twelve Apostles, and a great man in Israel, made a desperate defence, but the High Council finally confirmed the Bishop's decision.Marsh, not being satisfied, took an appeal to the First Presidency of the Church, and Joseph and his Counsellors had to sit upon the case, and they approved the decision of the High Council.This little affair, you will observe,[p.284] kicked up a considerable breeze, and Thomas B. Marsh then declared that he would sustain the character of his wife, even if he had to go to hell for it.The then President of the Twelve Apostles, the man who should have been the first to do justice and cause reparation to be made for wrong, committed by any member of his family, took that position, and what next? He went before a magistrate and swore that the "Mormons" were hostile towards the State of Missouri.That affidavit brought from the government of Missouri an exterminating order, which drove some 15,000 Saints from their homes and habitations, and some thousands perished through suffering the exposure consequent on this state of affairs.Do you understand what trouble was consequent to the dispute about a pint of strippings? Do you understand that the want of fences around gardens, fields, and yards, in town and country, allowing cattle to get into mischief and into the stray pen, may end in some serious result? That the corroding influence of such circumstances may be brought to bear upon us, in such a way that we may lose the Spirit of the Almighty and become hostile to the people? And if we should not bring about as mighty results as the pint of strippings, yet we might bring entire destruction to ourselves. If you wish to enjoy your religion and the Spirit of the Almighty, you must make your calculations to avoid annoyances, as much as possible. When brother Brigham was anxious to have men take ten acres of land each and fence it, many thought that he was behind the times. The result is, from the time I came into the Valleys, in 1849, to the present, I never have been to the big field south of this City, or around or through it when it was fenced, and if any other man has seen it fenced, he has seen it at some time when I did not. The reason of this is, and has been, either we undertake to accomplish more than we can do, or neglect to do our duty in many respects.
A Discourse by Elder George A. Smith, Delivered in the Bowery, Great Salt Lake City, April 6, 1856.Journal of Discourses, Vol. 3, p.284
Update I guess there is more to the story than this. http://bycommonconsent.com/2009/07/01/the-milk-strippings-story-thomas-b-marsh-and-brigham-young/
HolyFetch.com - Mormon Urban Legend Site - St. George temple and lightning
HolyFetch.com - Mormon Urban Legend Site - St. George temple and lightning
The St. George Temple was dedicated on April 6, 1877 and was the first temple completed by the Church after the exodus from Nauvoo. Upon completing the temple, Brigham Young was not completely satisfied with the tower and dome, thinking that it was too squatty. He wanted it fixed, but the Saints were so happy to have an operating temple, that he did not push the suggestion.
About a year after the dedication (and after Brigham Young’s death), on October 16, 1878, a large storm rolled through and a lightning bolt struck the tower, starting it on fire. The damage was severe enough that the tower had to be rebuilt. Members, knowing how Brigham Young wanted the tower to look, built it taller.
Whether the lightning strike was just coincidence or if Brigham Young really wanted a new tower will remain a mystery. But either way, Brigham Young got his way.
The St. George Temple was dedicated on April 6, 1877 and was the first temple completed by the Church after the exodus from Nauvoo. Upon completing the temple, Brigham Young was not completely satisfied with the tower and dome, thinking that it was too squatty. He wanted it fixed, but the Saints were so happy to have an operating temple, that he did not push the suggestion.
About a year after the dedication (and after Brigham Young’s death), on October 16, 1878, a large storm rolled through and a lightning bolt struck the tower, starting it on fire. The damage was severe enough that the tower had to be rebuilt. Members, knowing how Brigham Young wanted the tower to look, built it taller.
Whether the lightning strike was just coincidence or if Brigham Young really wanted a new tower will remain a mystery. But either way, Brigham Young got his way.
HolyFetch.com - Mormon Urban Legend Site - Temple on fire
HolyFetch.com - Mormon Urban Legend Site - Temple on fire
In June of 1997, the St. Louis, Missouri temple was dedicated. On Sunday, June 1, 1997 at about 10:30pm fire trucks and other police vehicles quickly arrive at the temple after receiving several calls from people driving by the temple that claimed that the temples was on fire. The callers stated that they saw flames shooting from the top of the temple.
Members of course explained the flames as "spiritual fire". Several other explanations have been offered: air vents located on the roof, steam coming off the temple, nighttime lights, humidity and steam pipes.
Similar sightings of fire coming off temples have been made for the Kirtland temple dedication, the Nauvoo temple, and the Salt Lake temple.
In June of 1997, the St. Louis, Missouri temple was dedicated. On Sunday, June 1, 1997 at about 10:30pm fire trucks and other police vehicles quickly arrive at the temple after receiving several calls from people driving by the temple that claimed that the temples was on fire. The callers stated that they saw flames shooting from the top of the temple.
Members of course explained the flames as "spiritual fire". Several other explanations have been offered: air vents located on the roof, steam coming off the temple, nighttime lights, humidity and steam pipes.
Similar sightings of fire coming off temples have been made for the Kirtland temple dedication, the Nauvoo temple, and the Salt Lake temple.
joseph smith photo
This video is just as important as the one about Obama being the anti Christ. Make sure you watch it all the way to the end. It is all begining to make sense. Sweet!!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Thank goodness for Brigham Young
I found out something yesterday that really made me appreciate Brigham Young. The story goes that when Joseph Smith died Sidney Rigdon made a big push to replace him. He wanted to move everybody to Pittsburgh. Eventually Brigham Young won out and he had a much more sensible plan. Just think we all could have ended up in Pittsburgh. How bad would that have been? It makes me shudder just to think about it. Rigdon ended up being excommunicated the idea was so bad.
Monday, July 27, 2009
This is for Aaron
Read this link Aaron. It has two things you like.
http://kotaku.com/5321722/how-did-depeche-mode-find-its-way-into-left-4-dead-2
http://kotaku.com/5321722/how-did-depeche-mode-find-its-way-into-left-4-dead-2
blacktop
A man came around who was from Vernal selling blacktop so we decided to have them put some down on our driveway and in the back so that Dad could drive the lawnmower into the shed. I thought it was rather expensive but it does look nice and should help keep the weeds down. In the winter it will be easier to remove the snow. I told Dad that next time we buy something it is going to be for inside the house.
saved in the nick of time
On Thursday we started having electrical problems and our power would go off and we noticed that our power box was hot. We didn't know what to do so we called around and found out that one of the new members of our ward was an electrical engineer. We called him up and he came over and looked at our box. When he took it apart he found a little piece of plastic that was behind the electrical connections. It was melted some and he said that it had slipped back there and stopped the connectors from making full contact and that was what was causing our problems. It ruined a couple of the black things in the box (I don't know what they are called) so he had to replace them. He went up to Provo on the 24th and got us some new ones and fixed our electricity. He only charged us for the parts. He said that a long time ago he and his wife had decided if ever people had an electrical problem that was a life and death situation where the house could catch on fire he would do it for free. So we were really blessed, since he said that the box could have caught fire and burned down our house.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
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