Politics Kill Me

My sister-in-law put this link up on here blog I thought it was an interesting editorial piece by Orson Scott Card.

I don't know what to think about politics this year, but there is a big mess right now that is without a doubt.

The 2nd

Although Nate was wishy washy I think he was somewhat leaning towarda
the second and I think that would be better for us because of all my
home teaching and things. It only remains to be seen if Ked can make
it then.

Super Guy
(on the move)

Announcements announcements announcements

Please make them short and sweet,
short and sweet,
short and sweet.
Please make them short and sweet,
Ashley's pregnant.

Something

Well we are looking at doing something next week I talked to Nate and
it looks like they were busy this Friday and Melanie had something on
Saturday. I was thinking we could do a little Sunday dinner and games
or we could get out during the next week or celebrate November on
Saturday. Votes may be expressed between the three options.

Sunday
Weekday
Saturday

Express yourselves and if we end up doing things in seperate chunks,
or if it ends up as just some of us, or just me and Jane then tough
luck for those missing out.

Oh and with the Sunday option Jane and I can host no problem good food
and fun.

Super Guy
(on the move)

What is it?

What is it that makes some people so sure of themselves that nothing, NOTHING, seems to ever get them down, and some people (most actually) are so easily distracted by the things that COULD get them down that they lose all but a fraction of the hope they had once upon a time? This is the biggest puzzle to me, and though I really shouldn't be so affected by it I think of it almost continously. I'm sad about what people give in to, especially if I know and love and care for them. So what is it?

It's not circumstance, though everyone is quick to blame circumstances. That's a poor excuse because everyone's life is balanced with ups and downs, and everyone is affected by that bumpy rollercoaster equally. (Different trial, perhaps, but we are all given enough blessings to out-way those trials whether we choose to acknoledge them or not.) It can't be wealth either, because - as powerful of a tool as it can be - happiness is a choice, and comes without a price. So what is it?

Electric Harp

You know every once in a while when you actually feel like you come up with an original idea, and then find out it isn't so original? That's what happened with me this morning when I woke up from a dream I had about making an electric harp. "WOW!" I thought, "what a cool idea! I've certainly never heard of one, this could be an exciting project." I started looking online, ... 41,000 hits for 'electric harp'. But my excitement wasn't deflated:

It's an exciting thing to come up with an idea - which is truly original to your experience - and then have it "validated" by seeing what a big success that idea actually became. Just because someone else thought of it before you did doesn't mean you failed or aren't creative. I think it should reflect the very opposite. The idea was good! ...others have proved it so. Just keep going. Allow yourself to dream and think big. I've heard some great ideas from many in the Herd, and I think it's wonderful to be associated with you. Believe in yourselves, we are all so full of potential and spirit. See you 'round!

Catastrophic Blessings

A while ago someone shared the definition of catastrophe as something turning upside down. I've thought about that recently as it could relate to circumstances. Melanie and I are experiencing catastrophe, only all the downs are now turning to ups. Do catastrophic events always imply negative outcomes?

Anyway, things are looking very well for me and the fam. Thanks for the prayers everyone, hope you all enjoy the rest of conference!