I have to thank Mom for the title. Don't you think it sounds like the title for a Dali painting? I suppose it falls upon me to write the inaugural posting. First, notice that I haven't invited Trevor yet since we don't know how he'll behave. Anticipating his arrival reminds me of an incident in Elders' Quorum last week when this newly returned missionary, in response to a question from the instructor, comes out of left field with an irrelevant quote from President Hunter about doing member missionary work. I started to laugh and the instructor, chuckling as well, said, "Spoken like a true returned missionary." The missionary seemed a little indignant when he retorted angrily "Spoken like a true prophet." Hopefully he'll take less time than I did to relax.
Second, I haven't told anybody in the family (besides Kim) but they asked me to give a talk on Sunday for Mothers' Day and they gave me free reign in selecting a topic. I'll be posting my talk on my own blog sometime next week. As for now, it is top secret. Kim's a little worried since all I've told her is that I'm using the words 'misogynistic' and 'feminist', reciting Judaic law, and discussing the induction of women into French Masonic Lodges (just kidding about the last one). I'm even foregoing my usual outfit of no tie and sandals for a suit (with a colored shirt, of course). I'll let you know how it goes.
11 comments:
Wow, a talk on Mother's Day. Maybe they hope you'll just recite a couple of stories from the Friend and sit down.
Don't forget to publicly announce in front of the whole congregation how much you love listening to the ward radio personality (I know you told me his name, but it's escaped me.)
Maybe I should stand up and publicly decry the disparate treatment of fathers on Fathers' Day. Hey, I want a plant, too.
I'm sorry to take up precious blog space, but I am curious to see if this works. Good luck Nick on your talk, I still havent had to give a talk since the one we gave in mom and dad's ward when they moved in (what...4 years ago?) Knock on wood.
Thanks, Samantha. Maybe Dad can get you to give another talk in his ward now that he is bishop.
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This is really cool. I look forward to the loving interaction that will build good will and understanding. Nick, does the blog have a dictionary to explain what your words mean?
No, Dad, but you can get a dictionary.com toolbar :-) (it's free).
Your talk is cake: Just sing the (in)famous "Mutha!!!!Mutha!!!!" song.
And i like the "spoken like a true prophet" story. Don't get him upset though, he may try the committment pattern on you...
Sorry I have not posted a ton. I have been extremely busy at work. Tommorrow, I'll go to the library and post something. Right now I'm at work. I'll post about my impressions of San Antonio or somthing.
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