Contact from another forum told me about this site. Nice to be around like minded people.
Been married 41 years next month. Converted 32 years ago when we had two young sons. Went on to have 3 more kids. Now have 9 grandchildren with #10 on the way.... and only 2 are producing as of yet.
Have had the privilage of teaching early morning seminary (Utah is not my original home) and taught primary for 18 straight years (I think the Bishops hated me).
Background also includes too many years in politics. Served on the DNC where I discovered what the Party was really up to so I jumped ship instead of compromising my ideals.
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The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones
Welcome, Convert. And it sounds like bishops really loved you if you got to serve in Primary for so long. I was only there for three years, and I've been trying to get back ever since.
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The ability to qualify for, receive, and act on personal revelation is the single most important skill that can be acquired in this life. - Julie Beck
You realize you're a kill joy don't you? Joking aside I moderate a political forum and one of the first things I do is remind newbies to read the rules. In case you're wondering, yes, I read them here.
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The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones
Welcome Convert! Promise I won't hold it against you for living in Utah... If it helps...... I'm a 5th generation Washingtonian, as in Pacific Northwest. Add to that living in Alaska for 20 years.
This heat and high desert scenery is doing a number on me.
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The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones
Welcome Convert! I'm glad you have experience moderating! That means that when we, the Bountiful moderators, fall flat on our face trying to moderate, you'll understand.
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If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen! - Samuel Adams
Welcome Convert! I'm glad you have experience moderating! That means that when we, the Bountiful moderators, fall flat on our face trying to moderate, you'll understand.
Sometimes no matter what you do or how you do it, someone will think its wrong. Sour grapes .......
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The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones
Mahonri, you must be in the area if you're going to Logan for your mother's birthday. BTW, I have a twin brother, a grandson and a g-grandfather born on that day as well. Wish her a Happy Birthday for me.
Be careful in the Canyon, its a death trap.
That's a neat story about the grandfather.
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The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones
