Oddly Fascinating

I like these two very different takes on one of my favorite Christmas tunes, "Go Tell It On the Mountain." Can you tell who seems more excited to spread the "good word?" The Mormons, duh!

Ever Noticed How?

Buying a book from Costco...


is almost as bad as reading a book 'cause Oprah said to.

I'm guilty and I feel dirty.

Watch and Click

Come Thou Fount

A few things, among many, that I am grateful for this season are:

My ever growing circle of friends and acquaintances. Old and young. Men and women. Single, divorced, married. Mormon, Muslim, and Agnostic. Heterosexual and homosexual. The human race is a beautiful thing.

All seasons, no matter the weather. Wind, dust, summer rain, arid, skin cracking heat, humidity, etc. It blows my mind- they are all uniquely strange and fascinating.

Family- Mom, Dad, Scott, and Kathy. Grandma and Grandpa Walker and Granny Knudsen. Tyler and his incredible family. Words can't even begin to express.

"The Craftsman." I don't care if anybody else knows it- it's all about you and me baby. We've got something special. It's just like Greg Brown said, "The sunrise is a miracle, but it can't hold a candle to you." I love you.

The fullness of the Gospel. I keep this pretty private, but in case you were wondering... it's real to me. I'm so thankful for a loving God.

Hope your holiday is wonderful.

Just Wrong

Some irritating things have been rolling around my usually pretty mellow brain lately. These aren't them, but they're annoying nonetheless.


1. Whoever decided animated music was artistic is a fool. This makes me gag. (Okay, and laugh a little too.) Even more annoying is the title, "Future Retro." That doesn't work! Ahh!




2. The other? You can blame Home Depot if I'm not into the holiday spirit come the appropriate time. I've been staring at Christmas decorations at work since the last day of summer. No joke.

Lookin' Good

Of all of Anne Taintor's unmistakable pieces, this one is my favorite. And yours?

Going Home Again

Lately

Change has struck

around here

more than once.


It is coming again.



Change that I would have

never



ever

been able to imagine

on my own.



But isn't that

what life's

all about

really?

Bible Belt

I just got back from an adventure-seeking trip with the Folklorist to eastern Tennessee. Man, I love these people. And just in case you don't already know... here's why this shirt is so awesome.

5 Years

"you get to me like old time religion did
in my heart when I was a kid
you're sweet gospel music to my ears
you know how to ease all my fears
and from my heart to yours all I can say is
hey baby hey baby hey baby hey"

-Greg Brown

While You Were Gone

Dear Fred,



Thank you

for the beautiful grapevine

you've shared with us

these past five seasons.



When I smell the plump purple,

I know fall has come.



I'm so glad you and Carol

are coming home.



I've missed you.



Warmly,



Your neighbor

Afternoon Delight

Today while on Main Street in Springville, I saw this gal- mega marathon runner Lorie Hutchinson- running strong and steady with a crew of three other male runners and a modest camper following close behind with lights flashing. I beeped my horn with delight and then found out this is her cause. 18 marathons in 18 days... what a woman!

Just Call Me Sacagawea

These shoes are out-of-control incredible. You know, perfect for when I go hunting in the wilderness with my bow and arrow. Just sayin'.

Pleasing The Senses

Sharing Is Caring

My uncle Scott shared this pleasing clip with me this morning and all I can say is, "How is it even possible that I haven't heard of Bobby McFerrin until now?" Go ahead and enjoy!