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March 19, 2012

Adding Vegetarian Meals: Black Beans

Years ago we purchased enough wheat to feed a circus for a decade. Then we began branching out: oatmeal, sunflower …

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Published on March 19, 2012 13:43

March 18, 2012

My Handcart Heritage

My Granddad, Ephraim Stanley Miller, was named for his grandfather, Ephraim Crossley, who made the handcart trek when he was …

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Published on March 18, 2012 09:17

March 14, 2012

Jeopardy and Expectations

Monday night we hosted a group of about 18 Single Young Adults for a "Family Home Evening." Because of logistics, …

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Published on March 14, 2012 06:27

March 12, 2012

Sometimes I Feel Like a Nut

Most people considering a vegetarian menu are concerned about protein. Nuts are a fabulous source of protein and they are …

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Published on March 12, 2012 07:00

March 11, 2012

Faithful to the End

Handcart Pioneers II "It is not of much use for me to attempt to give a description of the situation …

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Published on March 11, 2012 07:55

March 9, 2012

Final Call

Imagine that if you touched an object that had been held during an emotional moment you could not just feel …

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Published on March 09, 2012 05:57

March 8, 2012

Emotional IQ: The Magic of Art Projects

Have your children sit around a table filled with supplies for an art project and magic happens. My friend, (who …

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Published on March 08, 2012 08:16

March 7, 2012

Grow Apple Trees and Honey Bees

During our early teens, my friend, Lori, and I spent many Friday nights at the Deleta Skating rink. We'd lace …

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Published on March 07, 2012 07:28

March 5, 2012

Adding Vegetarian Meals: Garbanzo Beans

I L O V E garbanzo beans. That may seem a bit effusive for a bean, but if I were …

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Published on March 05, 2012 11:02

March 4, 2012

Handcart Pioneers I

In 1856, the Willie and the Martin Handcart Companies made the heroic, tragic crossing that has inspired generations. This summer, …

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Published on March 04, 2012 04:04