The heavens opened

There are few things less fun than camping in the rain. Pulling a handcart in the rain is one of them. 
 

Some of our options have changed

It's summertime, so that means it's time for Young Women's Camp, Young Men's Camp (formerly known as Scout Camp), FSY and the Pioneer Trek! It's another busy summer!
 

Topping things off

OK, to be fair, it was more than just little kids teasing a bald guy that led to the bears devouring 42 people in Beth-El. They were mocking Elisha the prophet because he wasn’t as hairy as his predecessor Elijah. And they didn’t accept him as the prophet — and they had been warned! 

 

The last word

Wouldn’t it be poetic justice if tonight all the dogs that were spooked by Fourth of July fireworks got together and started barking and howling? In my neighborhood they’d be going until one in the morning!
 

Sketchbook: Where can I turn for peace?

There are a lot of pet owners who dread the Fourth of July because the fireworks scare their animals. Be mindful of animals as you celebrate, and protect your pets if you've got 'em.

That's not a problem we've had with our pets. We had one dog who tried to fetch the lit fireworks — ground flowers were his favorite (he also liked to fetch golf balls). Our current dog is just as content to sleep through them. I guess that's one way to cope!

Have a safe and happy Fourth, wherever you are!

Stadium of fire

You may say, what about Sodom and Gomorrah? There may have been fireworks, but only Lot's wife saw the show — and she was kind of salty about it!
 

Which prayer was that?

Out of all those critters, the most dangerous I ever encountered were the squirrels.