Monthly Archives: December 2010

God Speed the Time When Every Day is Christmas Day

As a child, I think I had the desire shared by all children, for every day to be Christmas. Then I grew up and became Santa. In other words, a sensible, boring adult with responsibilities. That childhood desire became relief … Continue reading

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Why Didn’t I Think of This?

Last Sunday in sacrament meeting a couple in our ward gave talks about their most memorable Christmases. The husband shared a sweet story that brought tears to my eyes. He was 9 years old, living in Tennessee, and his parents … Continue reading

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I Didn’t Know What Busy Was Before

I organized an event recently to hear Jack Monnett speak. If you don’t know who he is, just Google his name and get his books and read them. They will open up your eyes more than ever to the truth … Continue reading

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What Do You Say When Your Child Asks “the question”?

What’s a parent to do when asked about Santa Claus by a child?   I don’t believe in lying. I also want to encourage a belief in goodness and delight in unseen, unknown forces that work together for our good. … Continue reading

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Piano TJED Style

Have you ever thought about how the TJED philosophy (see http://tjedonline.com if you don’t know what TJED means) fits in with things like piano instruction? I’ve discovered a piano method that jives with TJED. It’s taught by Scott Houston, the … Continue reading

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