A guarantee

There are all kinds of surprises when you start digging into family history.
 

When ye are in the service of your fellow teenager

Due to a series of unfortunate events, I'm running a week of reruns. 

I went to my senior prom with my leg in a cast. I didn't do a lot of dancing, but I had fun. My date, Linda, was kind and understanding. But I don't think she ever went out with me again!

Modern problems

There are those of us who remember the days of having to call the family phone. It would have been great in those days to be able to just send a meme instead.
 

It's like falling off a bike

It's like talking to your first investigator. It may be awkward at first, but it usually gets a little easier.
 

Looking for clarification here

It's so hard to develop new relationships these days!

What's that smell?

Way better than what we've got going here — our valley is filled with smoke from the wildfires. I was glad to be wearing my mask to filter out some of the smoke, at least!

Cooking club

A lot of the cooking skills I learned on my mission don't really translate well to real life. Ramen and mayonnaise sandwich? Ketchup pizza?

Yeah, dining out is the way to go.

It's all in your head

Sometimes those blow dryers can get hot!

Taking it to the streets

One of the hazards of dating a recently-returned missionary.

Mormon prom

At sixteen he could lead an army, but in our time he wouldn't be able to vote. 

Seek ye first

Someone once said that our ancestors on the other side help us more than we know. This is probably one of those circumstances where they'd be happy to help!

Polly wants a what?

The idea for this comes from a faithful reader from Salt Lake — and her talking parrot.

Ye shall meet together oft

It's good to meet together oft, but it's even better if there's an agenda and a purpose for the meeting!

Good news, bad news

Foil wrapped dinners, burnt hot dogs, cold ramen and dirt-encrusted s'mores. What could be better?

Life imitates family history

As Taylor Swift sings, "I've got a blank space, baby, and I'll write your name!"

Expiration date

We just finished prom season here, both Mormon prom and school prom. Even though both proms may look the same on paper, there's a world of difference between the two!

Group dating

Not naming any names here...

Another close encounter

Originally this was going to be "don't drink and drive," but that just didn't seem right.

Steady as she goes

Relationships look a little different these days.

Prophecy fulfilled? Check!

These verses always seem to come to my mind during prom season.