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Heart-shaped Cookies (Youth Conference continues)

chanson, April 23, 2007

We stepped out of the building and found a low brick wall that we could sit on with no one around. “Well?” I asked. “I’ve brought a little present that I was thinking we could give to Y and Z. I baked them a batch of delicious heart-shaped cookies.” Read…

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Love One Another

The Sacred Sister, April 19, 2007November 9, 2011

After moving to Utah, I made my living as a photographer. During that time, I was given a glimpse into the lives of many different types of people. Many of which, were Mormons. I’m going to post a story every now and then about my experiences. Living in Zion is…

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Youth Conference

chanson, April 16, 2007April 16, 2007

The very first thing I heard upon arriving at Youth Conference was a dirty joke. Somewhere behind me in the long line of kids walking from the buses to the registration tables a boy’s voice said “Why did the condom fly across the room? — because it was pissed-off!” Not…

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  1. chanson on New church schedule! Good? Bad? Inspired?August 31, 2026

    Wow!! I guess it's not surprising...

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    I imagine the alternating schedule gave many an excuse to skip church on the weeks they didn't need to teach…

  3. chanson on New church schedule! Good? Bad? Inspired?August 31, 2026

    Yes, exactly. I sincerely think that they'd rather have people fade away from church activity than encourage members to talk…

  4. Monya Baker on New church schedule! Good? Bad? Inspired?August 31, 2026

    Inspired leakage! One rationale is that having the same schedule every week will cut confusion for irregular attendees. But can't…

  5. chanson on New church schedule! Good? Bad? Inspired?August 30, 2026

    Yes! Donna and I watched every video in the church's instructions about this (linked above), and their instructions on the…

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