Month November 2007

Theory 30… The Pimple Gesture Theory

A couple of weeks ago I came home around 10:00pm after a long day at work followed by a tedious evening at school. While washing up and preparing for bed I noticed an ENORMOUS pimple on my nose… much more…

Theory 29… The 100% Home Teaching Theory

If you’re in an Elders Quorum Presidency… How do you motivate everyone to do their home teaching? Seriously… this is what Elders Quorum Presidencies deal with 90% of the time. We don’t have to worry about delivering dinners or finding…

Theory 28… The Thanksgiving Theory

Well… it’s Thanksgiving day… about 1pm. I am sitting here recovering from the bruises I picked up during this mornings Turkey Bowl while watching the Packers and Lions football game. The hunger pangs are just beginning but they should be…

Theory 27… The Kiss It Better Theory

My daughter Abby (age 2) loves to give kisses… and her Daddy loves to receive them. Funny thing is Abby honestly believes her kisses have healing power. For the last several months, any time she falls down or bumps her…

Theory 26… The No Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving Theory

What’s the deal with radio stations playing Christmas music in early November? Isn’t there an unwritten rule that Christmas music can’t be played on the radio before Thanksgiving? FM100…Salt Lake City’s #1 radio station… famous for their “soft, easy listening”…

Theory 25… The Note To Myself Theory

Today I’m a little nostalgic as it marks 10 years from the day I arrived home from my mission on November 7, 1997. It’s amazing how many of the little details I remember from that day… from the ride to…

Theory 24… The Toddlerhood Over Babyhood Theory

Today is my son David’s first birthday… and I’ve had a wonderful year with him. I must admit… my relationship with David gets better everyday… the older he gets… the more fun he gets. David has alway been a BIG…