Monthly Archives: November 2011

What Do You Answer To?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Language is pretty powerful. Latching on to the right label and self definition can make or break a movement. Think of how “pro-life” and “pro-choice” have redirected the entire abortion dialogue away from abortion and into Existence vs. Freedom… The … Continue reading →

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Karma, Follow up; and Beginning a Relationship

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

If you read my previous post about karma, then you’ll know the angst I’m feeling as I navigate the new word of dating and beginning new relationships. I’m still there. But as I have been taking my Improv class, I’m … Continue reading →

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Ingratitude

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

I hate ingratitude more in a man Than lying, vainness, babbling, drunkenness, Or any taint of vie whose strong corruption Inhabits our frail blood. William Shakespeare Quotes Source: Twelfth Night, or, What You Will (Viola at III, iv)   My … Continue reading →

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Mormon Church’s Perception Problem

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Quote from New York Times article called, Mormons’ Ad Campaign May Play Out on the ’12 Campaign Trail: After Sunday worship in recent months, Mormon bishops around the country gathered their congregations for an unusual PowerPoint presentation to unveil the … Continue reading →

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Cancellation of Sealing

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Last week I received a letter from my ex-wife’s bishop stating the following: Dear Dadsprimalscream, I hope this letter finds you well. I love having your children and their mother in our ward. As you know, XXX is engaged to … Continue reading →

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Good Mistakes

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Last night our Improv teacher caught us all  off-guard with a small bit of instruction. This was our 9th class session. As we were warming up with various quick-thinking games and exercises he said, “You are all getting very good, … Continue reading →

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LGBT Mormons: Return and Report

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

As I mentioned in my last post I spent the weekend in Salt Lake City attending the Mormon Stories gathering called Circling the Wagons. Here are my thoughts and immediate reactions. I didn’t take notes, but I wish I had… … Continue reading →

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A Bit o’ the Crazies

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Doncha just love people with a bit o’ the crazy? The crazy eccentric people, I mean. Every group has them.  It’s not just religions where you’ll find them… but the religious seem to do it incredibly well. In Brazil we … Continue reading →

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FAQs: On Being Gay, a Non-believer, Mormon, a Father

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Feel free to ask me more questions and I’ll put them here too…   How can you still pray if you don’t believe in God? I still sing Christmas carols but I don’t believe in Santa Claus anymore. What was … Continue reading →

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