Most of you have probably heard of the HBO show 'Big Love' about a family of polygamists, but an upcoming episode it especially interesting. I looked at this months TV guide and they have a picture of a women dressed in full temple attire. I couldn't believe it. Then I read the article and they will be showing the endowment room and the celestial room and as they put it, showing the ceremonies performed there. Well I was really stunned and it made me feel horrible. I ended up talking it over with my mom and she said that Heavenly Father could stop it if He wanted to. So that made me feel a little better. Below is a copy of the story straight out of the TV Guide. Enjoy.
Big Love Sunday, 9/8c, HBO
GOIN’ TO THE CHAPEL
It’s one thing for Bill and Barb Henrickson’s inner circle to know they have two other wives at home…but letting the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in on the secret? That’s a whole other story. “It’s almost a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy,” says executive producer Mark Olsen. Their under-the-radar status will change this week when Barb (Jeanne Tripplehorn) faces the consequences of breaking the rules and is called to an excommunication hearing. “We researched it out the wazoo,” says Olsen, who along with executive producer Will Scheffer hired an ex-Mormon consultant to help the set and wardrobe designers re-create even the tiniest details. “We go into the endowment room and the celestial room [areas of the temple], and we present what happens in those ceremonies. That’s never been shown on television before,” says Olsen. Adds Scheffer, “But it’s not for shock value. It’s really a very important part of the story.” The decision won’t be without controversy: According to a church insider, “If they are in fact trying to emulate those rooms in any way, that would be extremely offensive. The general public is not allowed in our temples yet. Not even all Mormons are. We consider them very, very sacred.” Heaven help us. —Rochell D. Thomas
Monday, March 9, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Busy Week
Not really super interesting stuff...but I refuse to let this blog die out. Calvin gave the scripture in primary today and really did a pretty great job. He only needed a couple of cues "Ephesians", "verse" and "children". The scripture was Ephesians, Chapter 6 Verse 1 "Children, Obey your parents, in the Lord, for this is right." He was really excited about it and practice hard all week. Dan and I (and really Emme too) were very proud of him.
Leona has a couple of new tricks. She has been working on crawling, but mostly does the "army crawl" or really pull, and can now also pull herself up to standing. She is also "growing" her first and I'm pretty sure second teeth.
Dan has a big job interview on Friday that, if goes well, could mean great summer employment, as well as work during next school year. It is at a small firm in Albany, which would mean a commute, but a well worth it, commute.
It's been snowing here in Eugene on and off today, which is a bit odd for March, but it's been a pretty strange winter, so I'm not too surprised.
So, that's about it. Here is Leona standing & moving along...
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Congratulations to Stephanie!!
Just wanted to put a quick note in her for Stephanie. She had an awesome WAC championship meet over the weekend. She ended up with a 3rd place finish in the 50 free, a 2nd place finish in the 200 free and a 1st place finish in the 100 free! She was also on a couple of relays that place 2nd and 4th...not too bad for a freshman.
So....good job Stephanie!! Way to swim fast...
If you'd like to read about her there are a couple articles about her at broncosports.com or you can click here to read the most recent...
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Latest From Utar
Alright just to keep everyone informed on what's going on over here and how life in Happy Valley is I'll let ya know what's new in my life.
On Valentine's Day I actually had a date, as most of you already know. I took a girl that I actually like, so this date was a little different than some of the dates that I have been on in the past, admittedly I got a little nervous. I was able to play it cool though and both her and I had fun. We went to dinner at some Italian Grill, went to See's Candy where I introduced her to dark vanilla buttercreams, and then went to the movies. The date went well and everything and I took her home, but at the very end of the date she told me that she had had fun and liked me but that she really wasn't looking for any kind of boyfriend or anything like that......this is a nice way of saying you smell like poop and your face is distorted. No, it really wasn't that bad, and I took it like a champion. She just broke up with her boyfriend and is all bent out of shape cause of that still, understandable I suppose. Anyway, the point is I actually did something on what I believe to be one of the most ridiculous holidays of the year and I had fun.
In other news I've been running quite a bit and trying to get in shape (for those who don't check out my other blogs and don't know, www.seetomswim.blogspot.com ). Today I ran the furthest I have ever run in a single outing without stopping. I ran 7.44 miles, now I'm extremely tired and feel like I'm gonna die soon, but I'm pretty happy that I was able to go that far.
On to other news, Brian Smith got a hold of me a couple days ago and told me he was planning on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a trail that starts at the Mexican border and goes up into Canada. Brian and I had talked about doing this someday back when we lived together in Coos Bay. Then this last summer in August we both, along with Greg Valle climbed Mt. McGloughlin and talked about again. The other day he told me that he wanted me to come along with him and that he plans on doing it in 2010. When I got home from my mission I made a list of things that I wanted to accomplish in this life before I die, well turns out that hiking the Pacific Crest Trail was one of them so I told him I was in. We plan on heading down there and starting a few days after my school ends in May 2010 and we believe that we can finish the hike by the time that school will start for me in the Fall. We're still only beginning to plan this thing but I'm pretty excited for it. I realize its not going to be easy but its going to be a lot of fun and I should learn a lot.
Apart from all that stuff though not a whole lot new is going on. I'm still going to school 6 days a week and working too. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in McMinnville and kind of sad I'm only coming out there for like 24 hours but oh well.
On Valentine's Day I actually had a date, as most of you already know. I took a girl that I actually like, so this date was a little different than some of the dates that I have been on in the past, admittedly I got a little nervous. I was able to play it cool though and both her and I had fun. We went to dinner at some Italian Grill, went to See's Candy where I introduced her to dark vanilla buttercreams, and then went to the movies. The date went well and everything and I took her home, but at the very end of the date she told me that she had had fun and liked me but that she really wasn't looking for any kind of boyfriend or anything like that......this is a nice way of saying you smell like poop and your face is distorted. No, it really wasn't that bad, and I took it like a champion. She just broke up with her boyfriend and is all bent out of shape cause of that still, understandable I suppose. Anyway, the point is I actually did something on what I believe to be one of the most ridiculous holidays of the year and I had fun.
In other news I've been running quite a bit and trying to get in shape (for those who don't check out my other blogs and don't know, www.seetomswim.blogspot.com ). Today I ran the furthest I have ever run in a single outing without stopping. I ran 7.44 miles, now I'm extremely tired and feel like I'm gonna die soon, but I'm pretty happy that I was able to go that far.
On to other news, Brian Smith got a hold of me a couple days ago and told me he was planning on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a trail that starts at the Mexican border and goes up into Canada. Brian and I had talked about doing this someday back when we lived together in Coos Bay. Then this last summer in August we both, along with Greg Valle climbed Mt. McGloughlin and talked about again. The other day he told me that he wanted me to come along with him and that he plans on doing it in 2010. When I got home from my mission I made a list of things that I wanted to accomplish in this life before I die, well turns out that hiking the Pacific Crest Trail was one of them so I told him I was in. We plan on heading down there and starting a few days after my school ends in May 2010 and we believe that we can finish the hike by the time that school will start for me in the Fall. We're still only beginning to plan this thing but I'm pretty excited for it. I realize its not going to be easy but its going to be a lot of fun and I should learn a lot.
Apart from all that stuff though not a whole lot new is going on. I'm still going to school 6 days a week and working too. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in McMinnville and kind of sad I'm only coming out there for like 24 hours but oh well.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Almost Free!!!
Sorry i haven't written in seriously forever. I really have no excuse.
So swimming is almost over. As Laurie said conference is in just a week. I'm really excited mostly for the couple of weeks that follow the last day or conference though. We get the next Monday off swim for two whole weeks and then get the week before spring break and spring break off!! I'm very very excited. After that practices will get easier in the pool too but dryland becomes hell.
I was talking to our dryland coach trying to find out what i will have to prepare myself for and it sounds far from exciting. I always make jokes that we will do stuff until someone throws up and then she follows with a yeah you are pretty close to right. It scares me because i know when she is joking and when she is serious and she is totally serious. Oh well hopefully one of the other girls will hit that point before i do haha.
so total new subject now. I miss everyone and I am excited to see mom and dad at conference but i feel so left out. Everyone got to meet Sophie and I'm still left out of the loop with Tom. Well i guess know i know how he feels. Poor kid! I at least get told what's going on. . . at least i think.
Well i don't know what else to write. I am excited about conference. I'm shooting for a 49 high or 50 low in the 100 and a 152 in the 2 free. We'll see if this so called taper, well at least Kristin likes to call it that, works. Everyone is dead has no energy and has never heard of or witnessed a taper like this. Even from her last year. It's totally different. Oh well there is always next year and the 2 years after that.
Hope this filled you in a little bit about whats is happenin here in Iderho haha i miss and love you all!!
Oh yea sorry Laurie that you had to keep everyone updated about everything. You are good at it though =-)
So swimming is almost over. As Laurie said conference is in just a week. I'm really excited mostly for the couple of weeks that follow the last day or conference though. We get the next Monday off swim for two whole weeks and then get the week before spring break and spring break off!! I'm very very excited. After that practices will get easier in the pool too but dryland becomes hell.
I was talking to our dryland coach trying to find out what i will have to prepare myself for and it sounds far from exciting. I always make jokes that we will do stuff until someone throws up and then she follows with a yeah you are pretty close to right. It scares me because i know when she is joking and when she is serious and she is totally serious. Oh well hopefully one of the other girls will hit that point before i do haha.
so total new subject now. I miss everyone and I am excited to see mom and dad at conference but i feel so left out. Everyone got to meet Sophie and I'm still left out of the loop with Tom. Well i guess know i know how he feels. Poor kid! I at least get told what's going on. . . at least i think.
Well i don't know what else to write. I am excited about conference. I'm shooting for a 49 high or 50 low in the 100 and a 152 in the 2 free. We'll see if this so called taper, well at least Kristin likes to call it that, works. Everyone is dead has no energy and has never heard of or witnessed a taper like this. Even from her last year. It's totally different. Oh well there is always next year and the 2 years after that.
Hope this filled you in a little bit about whats is happenin here in Iderho haha i miss and love you all!!
Oh yea sorry Laurie that you had to keep everyone updated about everything. You are good at it though =-)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Blessing
I just wanted to say how excited I am to see everyone next weekend and for Sophie to meet you all. It should be fun. My whole family is coming including a few of my Dad's siblings I will apologize in advance for. You will see what I mean, my Dad is the normal one of the bunch. Anyways we reserved the club house so we don't force everyone into our small place. But there will be lots of food and interesting people!
Oh and Sophie went to church today for the first time! We tried to go last week but that didn't happen on account of two 'pruts' turning into blowouts after having her loaded in the car seat both times. But she did awesome this week! She made it through the whole thing.
See you all next week!!
Oh and Sophie went to church today for the first time! We tried to go last week but that didn't happen on account of two 'pruts' turning into blowouts after having her loaded in the car seat both times. But she did awesome this week! She made it through the whole thing.
See you all next week!!
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