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Food Storage

Anthony — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:43:50 +0000

Some time ago, we were at Costco and we saw “The Shelf Reliance Food Storage Rotation” systems. I think the first time that we had seen them was at a Wal-Mart in Logan, Utah. I loved them then, and everytime I saw one, I fell more and more in love with the thing.

“Food storage management has never been easier thanks to Shelf Reliance Food Rotation Systems.™ Available in four heights, three widths, and two depths, our food storage shelves were designed to easily store and rotate a large amount of cans. Every system features patented front-loading technology and fits easily into most storage spaces” (ShelfReliance.com).

The one that we finally settled on was the Pantry 39″.
“When space is limited but organization is needed, the Pantry 39″ is your answer! This FRS boasts a 205 can capacity and features Shelf Reliance’s patented front-loading technology. Our FRS systems take the guess work out of expiration dates and shelf life by rotating cans on a first in first out basis. With an easy-fit design and adjustable width can tracks, the Pantry 39″ guarantees a more organized pantry or storage room in minutes!” (ShelfReliance.com)

Polygamy and Gays

Anthony — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:28:11 +0000

Yesterday, I was watching a Television show where they were talking with some of the people involved in polygamy. Experts say that there are anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 people living in some type of plural marriage family. Oprah did an interview with one of the families. She was talking to each of the 3 wives, and none of them acted like it was any kind of big deal. Between the 3 of them there are 23 people in the house, including the 3 wives, the 1 husband, and all the children. I know at one time, that this was something the we believed in, only because it was a commandment given to the brethren at that time.

But the things they were being said on the Oprah Winfrey Show, frustrated me so bad, that I had to blog about it and get some frustrations out.

I do have another point. “We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law” (Article of Faith 12). The fact that these individuals are still practicing plural marriage, is open rebellion. Some of these ladies that Oprah interviewed, said that they wished for it to be decriminalized. I don’t agree with them. I think that polygamy should still be outlawed. Marriage is meant for a man and a woman to unite as one.

This leads me to the next part of my post, and that is gays of homosexuals. God created Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve. I don’t hate homosexuals, I just disapprove of their lifestyle. And please, do not think that I am a homophobic person. I think that people are able to live whatever lifestyle they want to live. However, I think that legalizing same-sex marriage, is a load of crap. Recently, California legalized same-sex marriage, so now we will have all the gays going off to California to get married. But as far as I understand, the other states do not recognize those marriages as legal.

Are We a Minority?

Anthony — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:21:17 +0000

I don’t really know where to get started, but once I do, Mike and Denise will both have comments to make about what I say.

In case I have not mentioned before, I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Today, in Sunday School, we had a lesson about righteous governments. The lesson started off pretty well, and had some pretty good discussions. However, as it progressed, some people said some things that made me think a little bit deeper. Somehow, it got to where someone mentioned that “as members of the church, we are in fact a minority”. I thought about this, and thought that this is in fact very true. Since I have been a member of the church my whole life, I have never given that much thought.

Then someone mentioned that there are two most hated groups in America. He said the #1 hated group are Homosexuals. And the #2 hated group is Mormons. I don’t know if that is necessarily 100% true, but I think that we are up there. This leads me to my next point that no matter what the issue is, whether good or bad, membership of the LDS Church or Mormon Church is brought up. When Mitt Romney was still in the Presidential race, his religion was brought up all the time. I don’t know what his beliefs or his church had to do with him running for office. Usually, that is not brought up with other candidates. During other Presidential races, I have rarely heard anyone make a big deal about what religion they were. However, just because Mitt Romney is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, then people don’t want him as President.

Honoring Sisters Lindsey Spjute and Karen Ann Deschamps

Anthony — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:04:21 +0000

Sister Lindsey Spjute, a Missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had been serving in Birmingham, England. She was from Farmington, Utah. She died while jogging with her companion.	Sister Karen Ann Deschamps, from St. George, UT, had been serving with her husband, Elder Randall Deschamps, in Kirtland, OH. She died in a car accident. Elder Deschamps remains in critical condition.	Elder Randall Deschamps and Sister Karen Ann Deschamps
Instead, of serving returning home with their families at the conclusion of their missionary labors, they have been released from their mortal mission early and returning home to that God who gave them life. They were valiant soldiers in the battle of souls. They will be missed by their family and friends.
For more information, visit KSL.com story on Sis. Spjute, and KSL.com story on Elder & Sis. Deschamps

A friend’s blog has the same tribute, but I would like to also post it to my blog.

Exciting Day

Anthony — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:49:10 +0000

I took my lunch break at work today around 2:30pm. I went downstairs to the cafeteria, but called my wife while I headed that direction. Krissie, her Mother, and Grandmother were on the way home from Billings, Montana. While I was talking to her, she seemed very happy and the trip seemed to be going very well.

At the same time, I just had this feeling that something was not right. I felt like something was happening, and I just could not put my finger on it. I had no clue what was happening. I had not sat down for 5 minutes when I got a text message from Krissie, saying that her Grandma’s house was on fire. I then threw my food in the trash, because at this point I was no longer hungry; then i went to Nampa to check things out. We were lucky, because the fire did not go past the garage.