Many of us on the LDS Left were apprehensive about the Fifth Sunday in May, 2026. Our regular Sunday School time was going to be spent with the adults and youth together in a lesson entitled “Celebrating the Founding of the United States and the US Constitution.” Contrary to what many on the Right have … Read more
I was at an outdoor end-of-summer concert when I noticed a friend trying to coax her charming toddler granddaughter to dance with her on the grass in front of the stage. I took a few cute pictures of them with my phone, and sent them to my friend the next day. I got a text … Read more
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated in Canada, the United States, some of the Caribbean islands, and Liberia. It began as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. — Wikipedia Most Americans these days live far from the agricultural economy. It is important to remember … Read more
“Gratitude is central to Mr. Trump’s politics. He demands it of his followers, his cabinet and, indeed, of all citizens. He deploys gratitude against his enemies and critics to embarrass and shame. Being grateful is not an option. It is a requirement. Donald Trump has made “thank you” divisive.” — Diana Butler Bass Like Caesar … Read more