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v., hugged, hug·ging, hugs.v.tr.To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.To hold steadfastly to; cherish.To stay close to.v.intr.To embrace or cling together...

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Gaining a 2-Year-Old

When I found out that my niece was being taken away from her mother (no relation), my mind went into a bit of a fine frenzy. I had to make a decision. And I had to make it soon. DCFS gives a couple of...

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The Sound of Unlocking

Do you know what the sound of a heart being unlocked sounds like? What it feels like? Is it a burst of knowing that someone is going to change your life? A type of emotional epiphany? A warming of the...

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The EX-Factor

If you live in Salt Lake City, you are older than 27, and you have had an active dating life, then you know one thing—it is easy to run into an ex.  In fact, you will not only run into an ex, you will...

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He Brought Raspberries

On our first date he didn't bring flowers. He brought raspberries. I was nervous. I was still an active Mormon. He was the first non-Mormon I had ever even gone on a date with. I was 30. I wanted out....

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Storytelling Through a Lens

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Regret Be Gone

I don't know about you, but when I start nearing my next birthday, I usually do two things:1. I start thinking about all the things I have not accomplished.2. I figure out a way to celebrate...

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Yes. Yes. YES!

"My first word of advice is this, Say yes. In fact, say yes as often as you can. Saying yes begins things. Saying yes is how things grow. Saying yes leads to new experiences, and new experiences will...

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The Most Important Freedom of All

The White Rabbit. The Red Pill vs. The Blue Pill.A Dream You Can't Shake.                  Rebirth.Renewal....

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Did I Overreact?

I have learned a huge lesson this month. One that seems simple and straightforward, but one I have resisted for years and years (decades, even!) Let me sum it up for you:If you guide your behavior by...

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This is Life.

I am happiest when I am doing something creative. My hands like to be busy. My mind likes to be busy. Sitting and meditating in silence is one of the hardest things for me to do. I make a very bad...

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Accepting The Things I Cannot Change

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.It was when I first started attending AA with my brother that I...

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The Book of Mormon Girl--First 2 Chapters

I was lucky enough to get to spend some time with Joanna Brooks last Thursday. I photographed her with her book, and she kindly gave me a signed copy that was completely unexpected and sincerely sweet...

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Martha's Vineyard Epiphany about Same Sex Marriage

Sometimes things make so much sense in my head that I forget others feel challenged by certain ideas that I find very easily acceptable and natural. I live in this beautiful liberal land (yes, even in...

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Follow Your Gut

Risk comes from being alive. And yet, it is something we are taught to avoid. I love taking risks, but not in any traditional sense of the word. You will never find me bungee jumping or skydiving or...

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What Kind of Intelligent Are You?

What does it mean to be "educated"? What does it mean to be "intelligent"? Something I have learned to ask my students and other adults around me is, "What kind of intelligent are you?" I learned this...

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Five Years of Being Religion-Free

It has now been five official years since I left the LDS church. Honestly, the first two years were hell both socially and mentally. I had a lot of guilt. I had a lot of loneliness. And I was...

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Why I Am Not Fair to the Mormons

I received an email two days ago from someone I admire and love. It was in regards to my thoughts on being religion free that I posted last time on the blog (see link).He writes:Dear D'Arcy, "I read...

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Taking My Dissatisfaction Out To Dinner

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Sundance Review: Kill Your Darlings

This is a cheesy video I made because I want my magazine to get lots of subscription and YouTube love, so watch it please!When Michael C. Hall walked into the Eccles Center for his Sundance Premiere of...

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Sundance Review: Stoker

As a photographer--this film was visually one of the most stunning sequence of composed shots I've ever seen compiled into a single movie. As a human being with a mother and many uncles, this film made...

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Sundance Review: The East

Clever. Captivating. Innovative. Perfectly Paced. Brit Marling has breathed new life into film with this fresh idea.This film was satisfying.How often can you say that? I first discovered Brit Marling...

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Sundance Review: A.C.O.D.

1 in 2 marriages ends in divorce.This one was particularly ugly.And thus begins one of the first movies that tackles divorce in such a comedic style. At first glance, one might think a title like...

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The Grand Finale of My Teaching Career

Yesterday I went to Subway for lunch because I can't bare to cook or clean, let alone shower ( please note: I did shower) at this point in the year. School just needs to be over. My OPUS is finished....

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Mormon Women Ask For a Place at the Table

LDS women line up to seek admission into the Priesthood sessionThis morning I logged onto facebook to see one friend after another post about the glory and goodness of the talk given by President...

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