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- 123 Psaltery & Lyre: “Agricola Dreams of Flying” by J. Rose Lara
- 122 Psaltery & Lyre: “Communion: a love poem (a villanelle)” by Rachel Bollinger
- Book Review: Philip Metres’s Sand Opera
- 121 Psaltery & Lyre: Rachael Matthews, “Horsehead Nebula”
- Book Review: Monica Ong’s Silent Anatomies
- 120 Psaltery & Lyre: Rachael Matthews, “Return, pt. III” and “Gaia”
- Book Review: Claudia Rankine’s Don’t Let Me Be Lonely
- Book Review: Matthea Harvey, If the Tabloids Are True What Are You?
- Book Review: LoterÃa Cards and Fortune Poems: A Book of Lives
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Happiness Project 2011/12
I’ve read a number of challenge books this year. You know what I mean-a new genre seems to have emerged... -
07 Dear Jack: The Eternal Flame
Dear Jack, When I think about my testimony of the truth claims of the LDS church, I imagine a candle... -
Walk to School
Today’s Ride to Church is actually a Walk to School–and it comes to us from Amanda in England. Amanda... -
I was thinking about my post from last year and thought it might be worth re-running this simple but profound...
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I am thankful for . . .
In the first couple of days of November, I had the brilliant idea to go to the teacher supply store... -
Songs for Winter … and Summer
Something is wrong with me. I’m not going to even make a case that the way I listen to music... -
Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s Forty!
Dear body, We have a pretty big day coming up tomorrow. It’s been a long time since we talked, old... -
My Own Personal Canon: Southern-fried Love
In Paul’s 2nd epistle to Timothy, chapter 3, verses 14-17, we read this ringing endorsement of inspired writings: But continue... -
Ride to Affirmation Conference in Kirtland, Ohio
Today’s Ride to Church comes to us from Hugo Salinas of Oxford, Ohio, who shared pictures from the annual Affirmation... -
18 A Mormon in the Cheap Seats: The Polygamy Problem
Polygamy is a system in which MEN “progress” and “expand their stewardship” by increasing their patriarchal reach. They do it... -
06 Dear Jack: The Weight of the World
Dear Jack, Our ward primary program is coming up and my six-year-old daughter wants to wear her favorite “fluffy” dress... -
Bonfire of the Vanities
The idea of a bonfire to rid ourselves of vanity sometimes has it’s appeal, especially on mornings when I’ve braided... -
Pursuing Youth and Beauty: Why You Should Never Stop
Today’s guest post comes to us from Bella Swan. A few short years after my husband, Edward, turned me into... -
An Attitude of Gratitude
When my oldest son was about 18 months old, he used the term “thank you” for “give me.” With his... -
Our Holy Obligation to Ask
The Epistle of James, held by many Latter-day Saints as written by the brother of Jesus and directed to the... -
Walk to Church in Australia
Today’s Ride to Church comes to us from Queensland, Australia, courtesy of Spunky from The Exponent. Unfortunately, some of Spunky’s... -
05 Dear Jack: What the Hookah?
Dear Jack, My husband and I are DNA Mormons, 5-7 generations on all lines. We have two young adult sons,... -
The Feast of St. Francis
This year, our family observed General Conference by attending the local Episcopal church. -
Dating 101
My oldest daughter is almost 15. She is not dating yet, but it’s on the not-too-distant horizon. Because Facebook makes... -
17 A Mormon in the Cheap Seats: True or False?
The last time this was laid out for me in a sunday school lesson I decided to diagram how it... -
Return and Report: Chatterton Square
“She’s pretty, but it’s much more than that. What is it?” she asked in innocent inquiry. “I think it must... -
Leaving
I had only been a member a few months, but was reticent to share my new beliefs with my parents... -
My Life in Animals – A love story
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Anatole France ; The Early Years Cindy... -
Kitten Energy
I hope you’ve been enjoying our discussions of animal love (and non-love) this week here at Doves & Serpents. Considering... -
Ride to Haun’s Mill
Today’s Ride to Church isn’t actually a ride to church at all, but is a ride to a sacred, hallowed... -
Going to the Dogs
The following piece is a guest submission by Claudia Ruptier ; Ron liked dogs. He just didn’t want one-even... -
04 Dear Jack: The Girl Who Talks to Animals
Dear Jack, My husband and I both grew up in the Mormon Church. He is still a more literal believer... -
Testimony (Sacrament Meeting Talk, Post at By Common Consent)
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Humane Day: Mormonism’s Forgotten Moral Conscience
As we continue Animal Week, today we have a guest post from Claudia. A few years ago, I came... -
True Confessions
In August, I underwent a 40-hour training to become a CASA and wrote about it here. There were about... -
Brother Dog and Sister Cat
In certain Republican circles, when Rick Perry says he believes in capital punishment you hear wild applause, but when Jon... -
Walk to Church in NYC
In September, Brent and I and my siblings all flew to New York City for a whirlwind trip to attend... -
16 A Mormon in the Cheap Seats: On Owning It
Is intellectual honesty still a virtue–even when it’s not convenient? -
03 Dear Jack: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Dear Jack, I’ve been struggling with my Mormon-ness for about five years, but have been attending weekly and fully participating.... -
Family Ties
Where is the line between serving your family and loosing yourself in it? -
Bearing One Another’s Burdens
Anyone who knows me even the least little bit knows that I’m quite open and honest about my failings as... -
Heidi and Jared Talk About Beavis and Butthead
With Beavis and Butthead starting again this week, Heidi enlists Jared to discuss the original and the world needs more... -
Haute Halloween
Halloween is a high holy holiday at my house. There’s something about planning a great costume, from the brainstorm of... -
Ride to Church in Boise, Idaho
Today’s (bike) ride to church comes to us from Michael C., who writes: “My family and I have lived in... -
15 A Mormon in the Cheap Seats: The BEST Talks Ever
Based on an informal poll of cheap seaters, these are the 10 BEST talks ever. -
02 Dear Jack: How Much Coffee?
Dear Jack, How much coffee is too much? How much alcohol is too much? Those sound like lead-ins to a... -
The Peace Project
The Peace Project is meant for peace — that’s it. While most of us disagree with Westboro’s actions, we are... -
The Santos Family Guide to Complete Family Interestingness
Today’s post comes to us from Colin S., who writes: Disclaimer: I am fixing to brag on my kids. It... -
October Staff Stacks
What the D&S writers are doing this month. -
Life in the Major Leagues
I’d like to welcome Shellie as a contributor to the Wayfarer. Shellie’s travelogue is full of humor and heart, and... -
Rotten to the Core
The Sanctuary may seem like an unusual place to discuss Facebook status post trends, but recently, I was so disturbed... -
Ride to Church: Hike to Diamond Fork Hot Springs
Today’s Ride to Church (=Diamond Fork Hot Springs) comes to Doves & Serpents from Chris, who writes: I currently live... -
14 A Mormon in the Cheap Seats: Uchtdorf Steps In It
“But PLEASE, for the love of God, don’t tell us that God hasn’t forgotten us. We’re not that small. Or... -
01 Dear Jack
Being Mormon is more than just BEING MORMON, you know. -
Moral Issues
Today on our local NPR affiliate, a local Stake Presidency member was interviewed about the roll-out of the “I’m a...