Superman Returns

I went and saw Superman Returns last night.
There’s something about Superman that evokes a bit more respect out of me than any other superhero. Perhaps because of his history of fighting for “truth, justice and the American way”. Perhaps it’s because he’s a powerful, other-worldly being who has come down to lowly earth and acted [...]

The math of righteousness

I gave a talk at church on Sunday and since I don’t really have much to blog about, I thought I’d share a bit with you.
I developed an equation that demonstrates the promise of blessings from the Lord (D&C 82:10):
C + A = R
(In the original talk ‘R’ was ‘B’, but I think ‘R’ works [...]

Swimming pool somersaults

Last night was fun. At FHE we played “water games” which was pretty much just a bunch of little games in between a big water fight. At first I just sat on the side and watched like a stick in the mud. Then I realized “That looks like fun. I want to have fun. I [...]

Toughing it out

I just replied to a tough e-mail, but I think I handled it well.
Jessica is engaged and she’s planning on getting married in October.
Last night I dreamt of her and Andrew announcing their engagement to the Alamo Ward … and this morning I find out it’s true.
If I weren’t at work I’d let myself go [...]

One man show

The other night I went over to Cary and Rebecca’s apartment in Palm Desert. I really needed to get out of the house, but I was really tired. When I’m really tired, or otherwise mellow, I feel like playing my guitar … so I brought the guitar over with me.
When I finally sat down and [...]

Pictures for graduation

I just have to brag.
This weekend I took my little brother, Nathan’s, “Senior Pictures”. He never got around to taking them in the Fall like most people, so my mom asked me if I could do them.
Yes, I know they’re not the greatest pictures in the world, but I’m an absolute fan of how they [...]

Smooth ride

I can’t exactly say when it started, and I don’t remember how it got so bad, but the rear tires on my car wore down pretty funny. It wasn’t that they were worn on the outside edges, or that the center of the tread was gone. It wasn’t even that some whole sections of the [...]

Will work for beer

I just got an offer for a 1-day job through the temp agency. This weekend, or next, they want someone to drive around the desert (high desert included) and stop and convenience stores.
They want me to buy beer.
The point is, I’m testing the cashiers to see if they’ll check my ID. If they don’t, I [...]

Working heart

The last few days I’ve been working at the American Heart Association in Palm Desert.
The work isn’t interesting, or “right up my alley” or anything, but you know what? I kind of like it.
First of all, it’s good to be working again after having a week and a half off. There was so little for [...]