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As a former evangelical christian who attended a Greek Orthodox high school, an Assembly of God university, worked for a non denominational church, and a current Episcopal member, (wow all of that sounds scary when I see it written out) I have been thinking a lot about how the different religious...

Well, here I am… back in Open Diary again. I first started with OD long ago, back in 2000. I was in it for a long time. Then when it came here, to this iteration, I was in for a short time. Since that time I became a “real” writer. I have two published books…

A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. I was doing some unpacking at my new home today and found my certificate of baptism. I was baptized on July 17th, 2019 (7:17) It made me think about the gifts God has given me. On March 17th when my dissolution in…

Oh my hell. I found out that all my 3DS XL needed was a new cord. A NEW F-CKING CORD. I swear, I could just.... go completely gonzo with happiness and relief. Sometimes all you need is simplicity. $10 for a cord. AND, I didn't have to trade my iPad in.... so...    **Hell yes!!!!!!!…

How are my lovelies this evening? I am just about ready for bed, Julz is peacefully sleeping so, I shall be quiet. I had a satisfactory day. Nothing out of the ordinary happened, just a Tim's run after dinner. :)  Bees' sister Kerry got a new kitten. Her name is London. Read about that here.…

Dear Diary, July is shaping up to be a very exciting month, and I am starting to shape my future with it now that I have a much more positive mental attitude. These are the things that I have set out to achieve this month: 1) The 30 Day Song Challenge - whereby I learn…

If you're still here, I appreciate it, truly. 😍 If you're new here, hey there. 🤓 I was terrified of making people mad until about 4 months ago...stick with me...or don't, it's your life 💁 "And should she choose to be a Mother one day, be my eyes, Lord, that I may see her, lying on a blanket…

I first heard this object lesson in Sacrament meeting a few years ago.  A young man was giving his last talk before leaving on his mission and he told this story.  I heard it again a year or so later.  So I've heard it twice now and can't read it or listen to it without…