There is so much jargon in the Church and in LDS culture that it can be really confusing to people in the outside world. Sometime you have to put things in terms they can understand.
Memorial Day to me was going to the cemetery to decorate the graves of our family, then walking amongst the headstones while my dad told me stories of those who had gone before. I just wish I had paid better attention...
I remember one time I attended a funeral and I was asked to give the prayer because I was the only one there who knew how to pray. It felt a little awkward, but it was nice to be able to do that simple act.
Every mission has one. The problem is often solved by bringing the missionary into the mission home -- and giving him a staff job that keeps him away from the other missionaries!
One day as I was doing the wash in the laundry room of our apartment at BYU, I overheard this very conversation. I knew it would come in handy some day!
There are a lot of things that bishops have to deal with: everything from budgets to staffing to counseling to personality conflicts. Issues run the gamut. Many of those issues are brought up in confidence. And what happens when the bishop himself has problems or issues that come up? It's no wonder so many of them go gray (or even bald!) during their tenure!
My kids were disappointed when they discovered that they'd misunderstood the lyrics to the hymn, "Did You Think to Pray?" It could have been a much more exciting song!
Hood ornaments are cool. From the sighting target of a Mercedes to a leaping cat on a Jag, they offer a touch of style and distinction. So why wouldn't aliens want the same thing for their vehicles?
This almost stayed in the sketchbook. But each time I looked at it, the idea made me grin. It's a corny gag, I know, but I like it!
I was wondering what Laman or Lemuel would do if they got a chance to use the Liahona. Probably nothing good, that's for sure!
Missionaries make lots of sacrifices to serve missions, such as school or jobs. And missionaries aren't paid; the missionaries and their families support them in the field.
I remember a saying in my mission that every missionary has at least one awful companion. If you haven't had an awful companion, guess what that makes you?
You've probably seen the banners or at least heard rumors about the group that says the world will end on May 21. I saw a couple holding one of their signs downtown the other day, and it reminded me of this Explore Provo cartoon.
I know driving laws vary from state to state, and here in Oregon it's illegal to use a cell phone and drive (unless it's hands-free). So imagine my surprise when driving through Denver last week when the woman in the next lane over was texting with both hands while aiming her vehicle at freeway speeds!
For the most part, the folks who work road construction are good guys. But I don't think it would be a good idea to mess with them!
I've fallen victim to a few of these. In fact, I was taking photos of this very project when I tripped over one, and that's where this cartoon was born -- with me flat on my face!
I dunno -- I think I've put a lot of money in my backyard and I still don't have a lot to show for it...
You've got to wonder how they ever navigate their way through the desert!
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