The Machine is Us/ing Us
This was a video that I had to watch in class today. It was interesting on how the internet uses us to make it grow.
A Vision of Students Today
This was another video that we watched that makes you stop and think.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Well Said, There is Hope
The following is a blog that praises the Mormons stand on Prop 8. I was losing faith in the american people, but this gives me hope that someday things may get better and there are others out there who will stand with us and are voting for the greater good. Hope everyone enjoys this just as much as I did...
You might enjoy this article by John Schroeder who is a well known Evangelical writer and blogger. He writes his feelings in this article (from his Article 6 Blog) on the Mormons, Prop 8.
What A Long Strange Trip It's Been
Posted by: John Schroeder at 07:09 am, November 6th, 2008
Proposition 8 is now a part of the California constitution!
That is probably the best news from an otherwise difficult election for conservatives and Republicans. In very large part, we Evangelicals must thank our Mormon cousins for that fact. They, along with our Catholic brethren, were better organized than us and that provided a base from which we could ALL work together to get this job done. What more, as we have chronicled here, Mormons took the brunt of the abuse, derision, and even threats of physical harm that came with this effort.
And like us, they have given thanks to the Almighty that is ultimately in control, even if their understanding of that Almighty is a bit diffrent than ours. I cannot help but wonder how much more thankful we ALL might be today if we had been more willing to embrace these religious cousins a few months ago - but alas, politics is always about governing today and looking forward to the next election.
Said John Mark Reynolds:
In the battle for the family, however, traditional Christians have no better friends than the Mormon faithful. It would be wrong if that support were taken for granted. We are intolerant of the false attacks on Mormon faith and family. We stand with our Mormon fiends in their right to express their views on the public square. We celebrate the areas, such as family values, where we agree. A heart felt thank you may not win points from other friends who demand one hundred percent agreement from their allies, but it is the decent and proper thing to do.
Thank you to our Mormon friends and allies!
Hard to do better than that. The "Ruth Youth" ministry proclaimed yesterday "International Mormon Appreciation Day." Very appropriate, yet still inadequate.
In addition to our thanks, Mormons deserve our protection. They have been oppressed in ways during the Prop 8 campaign that this nation has not seen since the 1960's and the civil rights movement. The rhetoric has been deplorable, but moreover. we have seen instances of vandalism, property destruction, and some leaders in the fight currently find themselves with armed protection because of the threats made against them and their families.
Our nation will not and cannot tolerate this sort of behavior - it is incumbent on all of us to stand against it, and the best way to do that is to stand between the Mormons and the forces that would perpetrate such evil.
Now I am sure the Mormons can, and probably want, to take care of themselves, but as a Christian, it is my duty to protect the innocent and free the oppressed. To turn a blind eye in this circumstance is not only ungracious, it is simply unChristian.
Make all the theological distinctions you want, but in the political arena we are yoked with the Mormons (he said borrowing some religious imagery) and it is darn well time we started acting like it. Absolutely, positively thank the Mormons - but don't stop there. Stand up and be counted against the evil that has been perpetrated towards them in this campaign. As Christians we can do no less.
You might enjoy this article by John Schroeder who is a well known Evangelical writer and blogger. He writes his feelings in this article (from his Article 6 Blog) on the Mormons, Prop 8.
What A Long Strange Trip It's Been
Posted by: John Schroeder at 07:09 am, November 6th, 2008
Proposition 8 is now a part of the California constitution!
That is probably the best news from an otherwise difficult election for conservatives and Republicans. In very large part, we Evangelicals must thank our Mormon cousins for that fact. They, along with our Catholic brethren, were better organized than us and that provided a base from which we could ALL work together to get this job done. What more, as we have chronicled here, Mormons took the brunt of the abuse, derision, and even threats of physical harm that came with this effort.
And like us, they have given thanks to the Almighty that is ultimately in control, even if their understanding of that Almighty is a bit diffrent than ours. I cannot help but wonder how much more thankful we ALL might be today if we had been more willing to embrace these religious cousins a few months ago - but alas, politics is always about governing today and looking forward to the next election.
Said John Mark Reynolds:
In the battle for the family, however, traditional Christians have no better friends than the Mormon faithful. It would be wrong if that support were taken for granted. We are intolerant of the false attacks on Mormon faith and family. We stand with our Mormon fiends in their right to express their views on the public square. We celebrate the areas, such as family values, where we agree. A heart felt thank you may not win points from other friends who demand one hundred percent agreement from their allies, but it is the decent and proper thing to do.
Thank you to our Mormon friends and allies!
Hard to do better than that. The "Ruth Youth" ministry proclaimed yesterday "International Mormon Appreciation Day." Very appropriate, yet still inadequate.
In addition to our thanks, Mormons deserve our protection. They have been oppressed in ways during the Prop 8 campaign that this nation has not seen since the 1960's and the civil rights movement. The rhetoric has been deplorable, but moreover. we have seen instances of vandalism, property destruction, and some leaders in the fight currently find themselves with armed protection because of the threats made against them and their families.
Our nation will not and cannot tolerate this sort of behavior - it is incumbent on all of us to stand against it, and the best way to do that is to stand between the Mormons and the forces that would perpetrate such evil.
Now I am sure the Mormons can, and probably want, to take care of themselves, but as a Christian, it is my duty to protect the innocent and free the oppressed. To turn a blind eye in this circumstance is not only ungracious, it is simply unChristian.
Make all the theological distinctions you want, but in the political arena we are yoked with the Mormons (he said borrowing some religious imagery) and it is darn well time we started acting like it. Absolutely, positively thank the Mormons - but don't stop there. Stand up and be counted against the evil that has been perpetrated towards them in this campaign. As Christians we can do no less.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Families are Forever
We just got our family pictures done and they turned out perfect. Our photographer captured Logan and Charlie's personalities to a T. I just wanted to share a few with all of you.
Here is her website in case you need a great photographer who is extremely well priced for the creativeness and quality of her picture. www.fireflypics.com
Friday, October 24, 2008
Fall Fling
Hey Everyone-
We are having a fall openhouse at my house Saturday, October 25th from 11-4. Scentsy, Brite Music, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Mary Kay (way discounted), Treasure Trinkets (watch bands), Pampered Chef, and more. My address is 342 W 1550 N Cedar City. If you want more info, email me jjlcdavidson@gmail.com. Come and bring a friend, if for no other reason than to say hi and visit for a while!
Hope to see all of you there!
We are having a fall openhouse at my house Saturday, October 25th from 11-4. Scentsy, Brite Music, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Mary Kay (way discounted), Treasure Trinkets (watch bands), Pampered Chef, and more. My address is 342 W 1550 N Cedar City. If you want more info, email me jjlcdavidson@gmail.com. Come and bring a friend, if for no other reason than to say hi and visit for a while!
Hope to see all of you there!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Conference in Brianhead
We spent this past weekend at the family cabin in Brianhead. It was so good just to relax and not worry about much. Charlie did get sick with a fever and throwing up, but he is okay now. He gets sick a lot! If someone sneezes at him, he will be sick the next day. We've learned to deal with it. Most of the time it's short lived.
We woke up Sunday morning to snow! It was so fun to see how excited Logan and Charlie got. They played in it for a bit. Way cold though. Some of my favorite smells are from the cabin. I love wet pine smell (like camping in the rain), I love the smell of the fireplace when the fire just gets going. I also love the smell of the cabin in general. When we come home, all of our blankets and pillows have the "cabin smell". I can't really place it, but it is special.
We woke up Sunday morning to snow! It was so fun to see how excited Logan and Charlie got. They played in it for a bit. Way cold though. Some of my favorite smells are from the cabin. I love wet pine smell (like camping in the rain), I love the smell of the fireplace when the fire just gets going. I also love the smell of the cabin in general. When we come home, all of our blankets and pillows have the "cabin smell". I can't really place it, but it is special.
This is Logan and Charlie in the snow. I am so fortunate that they get along most of the time. Logan is a very caring older brother. I couldn't ask for two better kids.
This is such a rare moment when they aren't running or yelling or jumping or playing. I am the luckiest to have them.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Breaking Dawn Las Vegas Baby!
So Kaycee, Lyssa and I went to Vegas to the Barnes and Noble Breaking Dawn Party. It was crazy all the little kids running around dressed up to look like Prom Queens. There were even a couple of kids the dressed up like I think warewolves, but looked more like hairy cats. A couple of indians even joined the group.
We were at the Store til almost 1:00 am Vegas time. It was crazy. The employees of Barnes and Noble were way irritated at all the noisy obsessed kids and kept yelling at them to back up and shut up. Then once all was quiet the guy wanted to know if we were "having a good time?" Of course no one yelled because he just told everyone to shut up. It was nuts. They ended up selling 370 books that night. Anyway, I FINISHED THE BOOK!! I know, already. I loved it but am going to miss something to look forward too. I guess I'll just have to keep calling James Edward and go on with my life. (just kidding about calling James Edward... I asked, he wouldn't let me :)Saturday, July 26, 2008
Fun Memories!
So, I took this off of another friend's blog and thought it sounded fun.Here is what you do:1. Post a comment on my blog about a fun memory you and I had together.2. Put this little message on your blog (if you have one) and see how many people write about you!Sounds fun-huh? I will also add the "If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all!!" Thanks :)
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