Evonne's Birthday Present (Day 1)

Allison and I wanted to do something special for Evonne's Birthday. Several nights ago we were surfing the web looking at funny things with our friends when Ashley, the queen of cool web knowledge, told us about the site, www.stinkymeat.net. It is great. Absolutely brilliant. So, in the spirit of science and awesome, Allison and I will be posting daily pictures and descriptions of our plate of meat (and/or meat substitute).

Day 1~

2 shrimp
6 pieces of bacon
A blob of refried beans that's been in the fridge for a week















This lovely plate of protein (There could be more than 6 pieces of bacon) was then placed in a location that is both stinky and trashy, our back alley.

I feel the need to blog, but I don't know what about.

I was thinking that I could get a theme, like some blogs I've seen. My problem is that I don't know what my theme would be. I decided to expand my memory by memorizing a scripture a day, so I could post the scripture of the day. But that's a bit boring. Not that the scriptures are boring, but if someone wants a scripture a day, he or she can go look in the scriptures. I could take pictures of what I eat for dinner and talk about how tasty it was. Actually, I like that idea....Maybe it's because I'm hungry.

Instead, I'll tell about something that means much to me.

My lawn.

It's a mess. It's too long. Especially the weeds, which pretty much make up my lawn. There is crabgrass, dandelions, poking sticker things, etc, not to mention dog mess. I need a lawn mower. I could get a gas powered one used for $40, or a old-fashioned one (no motor) new for $75. What should I do?

Oh. Right. I could borrow one. For free.

Five Earth Day Faux Pas

I am a big fan of Earth Day. I just didn't spend it in such a way as would show I actually care. There are some things that are good that I do every day. I always drive a fuel efficient car. I always try to consume less. Here are my five not-so Earth Day-y things I did.

1. Ran computers all day. Every time I was sitting down, it seems, I was running a computer. They are quite the power hogs!

2. Ate at a restaurant where styrofoam reigns supreme. Also, I don't know where these ingredients came from. If they came from very far, then they are very environmentally unfriendly.

3. Ate Dominoes pizza. Once again. Who knows where the ingredients came from?

4. Drove everywhere. I mean, everywhere. No car pooling, no bike riding, no nothing. This is closely related to

5. Went for a drive. I never go for a drive, but yesterday the wanderlust seized me. I drove as far as possible until I got too scared my car would blow up.

"Concern for the One"

I missed Elder Wirthlin's talk in conference a couple of weeks ago, I forget why. I have always loved Elder Wirthlin because even though he seems to have a hard time actually talking, he is so powerful and his talks are filled with love. This talk is no different. It was so beautiful it made me want to cry. (I think I did shed a tear or two...)

For all those who read this blog (I think there are three of you, no exaggeration), read this talk! Even if you already saw it live, it is one that can be read over and over. Share it with people, I know that no one can help feeling the love.

Sometimes as I'm eating a quesadilla, I think I'm eating a balanced meal. I think to myself, "I have cheese for protein (and calcium), tortillas for grain, and hey! Salsa's like all vegetables!" Now that's healthy.