Mothers' Day is Coming!

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I love this book!




(All except my own writing of course. My essay is hard for me to read--but the rest is fantastic.)

Do you ever. . .

. . .feel like writing a new post, but have nothing to say?









Me too.

Comments Welcome

Perhaps you're not aware, but Carrotjello has announced that she is going to turn off her comments. Sometimes the comments on Carrot's blog are almost as entertaining as the blog itself. Almost.

So I jokingly offered my blog to anyone who would like someplace for there unused comments to go. One person actually took me up on my offer. Who knew? So I'm officially dedicating this post to Carrotjello commenters. Feel free to leave your sentiments here.

Quote of the day

"So what year were you born, Mom? 18-- what?"

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas!

Thank You

Deciding to blog about Prop. 8 was really an experience. Thanks to all who were willing to consider my thoughts and beliefs. I really appreciate those who did not agree with me, but were able to respectfully share their opinions. Special thanks to each person who sent me supportive and kind words. Although I lost the respect of a few, I am grateful to those who were willing to hear me out.

I hope people will realize that unlike the separation of church and state, public policy must not be separate from morality. Moral principles should not be dismissed because they grow out of religious conviction--indeed, they should be based on true, unchanging principles. And while some hold differing views as to what is moral, I am grateful to live in a country where citizens can express and live by their beliefs.

Sometimes defending traditional values may be seen as unenlightened and unfashionable, but I am glad that like Gordon B. Hinckley, I can stand for something. I would worry about a world where morality is based on public opinion and trends.

That was the most excitement my blog has seen in a long time. I'll probably let it rest awhile.

Thanks for stopping by. Wishing you happy holidays.

Equality for All

We are being told that it does not matter how we feel about marriage, but that it is wrong to take away someone else's rights--equality for all is more important. Is this really what is happening if Prop. 8 passes?

What right is being taken away and what do we mean by equality?

That every citizen should be able to marry who they love?

That sounds fair, but is it just and is it right? Should there be absolutely no limits to marriage, so long as you love the other person?

It is NOT a fundamental right to marry who you love.
It IS a fundamental right to marry who you choose IF your choice conforms to the legal limits placed on marriage.

These limits on marriage protect children and are for the good of society. The limit to opposite-sex couples is only one of those limits. Consider, for example,

the age limit -- you have to be 18 to get married

the limit to 2 persons--you can only marry one other person

the prohibition of incestuous relationships--you cannot marry a close relative

WHY are these limits in place? Are they unfairly discriminatory?

If you really believe in equality for all NO MATTER WHAT your personal beliefs about marriage are, then why should we not remove ALL the limits on marriage? Think about it.

Limiting marriage has nothing to do with equality, but it has EVERYTHING to do with what is considered right, moral, and permissible in society. That is why we have legal limits on marriage. It matters very much what your beliefs on marriage are.

This is NOT about equality, it’s about what is right.

What do YOU think is right? Please vote according to your conscience and your moral beliefs regarding marriage. It’s the right thing to do.




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