Proposition 8 in plain english

I like the straightforwardness of this video. It is a simple matter. It is not about rights.

Old Books for the new "recession"

Books to read to children during a financial crisis
Erica S. Perl writes: “The first time I heard the word recession, I was 10 years old and it was 1978. Many of the books I discovered during the late 1970s featured themes of economic hardship that made my circumstances seem manageable by comparison. A review of popular American children’s books of the past century reveals a recurring theme in the children’s publishing industry: When times are tough, cue the stories about times that were even tougher.”...
Slate, Oct. 9

Colbert on communism and libraries

Funny librarians!

If you can't say anything nice....

I have been discouraged lately about the negativity with all of the campaigning and especially as we fight to pass Prop 8. Those who oppose Prop 8 seem so vicious in their attacks and I am so tired of the civil rights argument. Same sex couples who engage in domestic partnershp have all the same "civil rights" as those who couples who are married under the CA state family code.
Then why do we care so much. We are seeking to protect the divine institution of marriage. We believe that marriage is sacred and is ordained of God even before we came here to earth. We believe in plan of happiness that allows us to return to live with our Heavenly Father. The family is central to this plan. And children are entitled to be born into a home with a father and a mother who honor these sacred vows. Gender is essential and divine.
Same sex attraction is acted on as a behavior. We feel those brothers and sisters who fight these impulses but it is a behavior not a condition. And why do those who choose an alternative lifetstyle define their identity in such a limited way.
Anyway I have been impressed that throughout this fight and yes it is a fight we can still reach out to others in respect and love. Not tolerance by condoning lifestyles or teachings that we believe go against the sacred plan of our Eternal Father but in love and understanding while remaining firm in our faith and resolve to defend the sacred institution of marriage and this is why I am blogging so much about Prop 8. Protect marriage and our children!

Support Prop 8-Newt Gingrich

Thanks Newt! Let's say no to activist judges. Vote Yes on 8!

Yes on 8: It's Already Happened

Let's protect our children! Vote yes on 8!

The Best Gift

Protect marriage. Still!

YES on Prop 8

This was a great time to start blogging because I have volunteered for the Yes on Prop 8 digital army. As you might know we are facing a crucial ammendment to our state constitution here in California. YES on PROP 8 is to protect traditional marriage and add to our state constitution to define marriage as between one man and one woman. Recently activist judges in our state have tried to bypass the traditional view of marriage and we are in a great fight here in our state. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we have been asked to donate our time and means to this fight to protect our families. So this will the first of many posts to do our part.

Here is a video describing the effects of same sex marriage on one young family in Mass.
Powerful stuff as we have a kindergartner who just started public school this year.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1815820715/bctid1822459319

If you have questions email me at charlar10@hotmail.com or tolmrsb@gmail.com

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My famous brother

Here is a video of my famous brother. We were so excited to see him on CNBC this morning (6:40 am PT). Ben kept asking what he was saying and I don't speak finance or market talk so I couldn't help. Nathan later told me that Uncle David was not on Sesame Street - he couldn't quite figure it all out. Anyway I thought this would be a good opportunity to experiment with my blog posting. And we are so proud of David. He sounded and looked great. http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=871766236

Behind in Blogging

So I'm not keeping up very well with the new blog. We had a great time in Utah. The primary program was the day after we got back and we made it through that. Then we've just jumped right back into work, school and the like. I am working on making it through "What is the What" by Dave Eggers. It is our One City One Book selection. Talk about a somber read, although at times humorous and poignant, I keep saying out loud what else is going to happen to you???

Let's Start at the Very Beginning

Welcome to my new blog. I am here in Salt Lake City at the ALSC National Institute. ALSC is the Association for Library Services to Children. It has been a wonderful conference. We've had a great week visiting family and the boys have been playing while I have attended the conference.

I love reading the blogs of others, family, authors and my dear husband but have wanted to start my own but not gotten around to it. Well lo and behold, welcome to the Hands on Blogging session.....and I am blogging! yee haw and woo hoo. Stay tuned for future posts.