To President-elect Trump – from a mom

Dear President-elect Trump: I am a Mormon. I believe in prayer. I believe in God. I believe in this country. I believe that God watches over this country. Today, I pray for you. I pray for things that I am hoping for... I hope that you put some of the best people around you in …

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To Hillary Clinton – From a mom

Dear Hillary, I had this idea several weeks ago: when you won, I was going to write you a letter and post it on my blog. And then you lost. Huh. I considered writing a letter to Trump today, but guess what: I didn’t. I’m writing to you because of this statement from your concession …

Utah, this is the place

Data can be beautiful, don't you know? For instance, I like when I have lots of data in our spreadsheets for our family finances so I can make pretty little charts. The charts are much better, of course, when the lines are going in the right direction: towards more saving, more in retirement, less debt, …

“We” Voted. Did You?

I stopped by a nearby elementary school this morning on the way home from a doc appointment to vote. It was a good decision because I voted and I didn't find any long lines, just me and the old people. I took this picture because I thought it would be a cute or fun way …

Take Your Hat Off When The Flag Goes By

I celebrated Independence Day in three states this year. Sunday morning: attended church in San Diego. Sunday evening: fireworks in Las Vegas. Monday evening: barbecue and fireworks at parents’ in Utah. The Sunday morning of my holiday was where I felt the most patriotic. In the ward we attended, there were several families whose dads …

I Liked What Evan Bayh Had to Say

I keep on telling myself (and some of my friends) that I'm going to stop following national politics so much because it is DEPRESSING. And yet, apparently, I really WANT to put myself in a bad mood because I keep on reading about it. This morning, I briefly thought there was a little bit of …

I am now afraid…

I have to tell you that for the first time today, I felt fear about the economy. Why today? Because the Senate vote for the stimulus bill takes place today at noon and it will pass. I really am afraid. Senator Hatch puts it well in an interview today on KSL. This interview is my …

Larrie’s Economic Theory: The Pride Cycle

I’ve come to the (brilliant) conclusion that the Book of Mormon teaches us about social economics. I’m not talking about Alma 11 where the “Nephite coinage [is] set forth.”* I’m talking about the Pride Cycle we all talked about in seminary. The righteous are humble, they begin to prosper, they start to become prideful, and …

The DOC’s take on $1 Trillion

LRE: Hey Doc. DOC: Hey to you. LRE: Work’s busy so I only have a minute to stop in here today. DOC: You haven’t even been in for weeks. LRE: Right, sorry. Again; blame work. DOC: Fine. Whatever. LRE: Don’t take offense. At least I’m here today, even if it’s only brief. DOC: Okay. I …

Imagine That — Larrie’s Reflection Theme for the Week

LRE: Sorry I’m late, doc. DOC: I had a nice long nap so I don’t mind. LRE: Jealous. DOC: How come you were late? LRE: Working. Imagine that. DOC: I wondered if you really did that. LRE: Well, yaknow. If you want to keep your job, you’re expected to work. DOC: Imagine that. LRE: Is …