Let's Have a Look-See

I guess June had it right when she stood by the window and said, It's going to snow. I know it's going to snow.'  It didn't start until 6:30 am, but it came down fast and by noon there was six inches. This is the Kansas Turnpike. Lots of slide offs and crews trying to keep up, but a very messy drive to the airport.  The airport was mess. There were many delays and cancellations making for unhappy people. We boarded our plane at a pretty good time but there was no crew to load luggage so we sat on the tarmack for an hour before we were able to take off.  So we missed our flight in Salt Lake.  I found a hotel and figured out how to use the Lyft app that Callie had helped me install when I went to North Carolina alone.  The next day we waited around for an 1:30  flight in a very quiet airport. We finally got home about 3:00. Long , long trip home.  On Sunday, while in Kansas I was asked to sub on Wednesday a...

We have been on n Kansas this week. My daughter in law is an excellent cook and we very much appreciatd dinner.  Everyone was happy. Betty was with us.  Very Thankful to be here. We had a build a Lego turkey contest. I couldn't really pick a winner.    Betty had a great time playing with her cousins.  We went in to Kansas City to use the Giving Machines. My dad's office was in Kansas City and I always think of him when we go.  We continue to seek out barbeque. The kids are sure eating more than they used to  In July, Todd gave me Nutcracker tickets for my birthday. Taking the girls was so much fun.  It was a lovely venue.  The girls were adorable and the show was excellent.  We ended the day with decorating the tree.  It's been a lot, but I'm so happy we w...

My nephew's daughter was married last  week. I've struggled with this one. He is extremely handicapped and they are living with my nephew with their baby. This is going to be so incredibly hard.  They asked for money only as gifts. Call me old fashioned, but I hate it when they only ask for money. They have jobs, which is awesome, but don't tell me what gift I will bring you.  Amazing moments...Ron in Idaho. Scott at a wedding. Cousins. Family. Betty likes to dance  It was fun to be with family and dance and wish them joy. 

A few years ago, when visiting Canada, we were trying to see the Northern Lights. We we driving around with no success, when  finally I said take a picture and we'll say we saw them. When we took the picture of the black sky, you could see them. It was such a lesson that they were there all the time, but we needed the right lens to see them.  I have never tried this at home. I figured that you needed a special lens or camera.  But the other day, when the news said we could see them, I tried.  Put my phone on night photo and took a picture of the dark sky. I then edited it a little bit more.    Besides being pretty, I think this is a lesson.  How many things are there, but we can't see it? Truth, God's love, blessings, happiness, joy.  Sometimes, we only see darkness because of attitudes, biases, a hard heart, even though it's right in front of us.  I'm a believer that with a change in vision we could all ha...

I have a friend who's from Maryland and has seen the outside of the Washington DC temple multiple times.  She has mentioned to me multiple times that she wants to see the inside of a temple. I knew the Burley Temple open house was our best shot although I intend to take her to the Salt Lake Temple Open House.  I sent her the dates and she said,' Can we go tomorrow?'.  So we went to Burley on Friday. She said that she liked the beauty of it. The diversity...there are a couple of paintings of women of color....and the art celebrated  nature. I would agree with her and add that it is here thato I find peace.  I've been wondering what color my Gooseberry Tree would turn. It did not disappoint.  Nothing like walking through crunchy leaves.  My mum's came back for Fall.  I love the neighbors tree.  The fairy village is covered. Looked magical to me. A fter my rant last week ...

I have few thoughts about our government's latest shenanigans.  A Shutdown is an incredibly ineffective way to negotiate policy.  The Republican Senators should be fired. They have not shown up for work in weeks. If I didn't show up for work, I would be fired.  The people of this country, no, humans, should not be used as pawns in a disagreement. My dad worked for the USDA. We would not have faired well without his paycheck; even one. I can not imagine how these families are making it.  And while I'm here, they are being punished for a war about healthcare for people whose permiums are about to double ... Government workers have healthcare. They are should not be involved in this battle.  The Democrats have a revelant agenda. I doubt that this will it will work. If it does, Kuddos to them for taking on this huge injustice, but honestly, there has got to be better way.  Now for withholding SNAP benefits...As a follower of Jesus Christ I find this cruel. Mayb...