Sederific

Happy Passover everyone!

It's not good when an economist says "yikes."

Looking through an old pile of Wall Street Journals that were originally intended for perfunctory reading, I came across this chart in this article while studying for a paper. While I truly believe that the actions of the Fed and government up to this point have been the right ones, it will be interesting to see if both can change course once expansion starts again. History shows they probably can't. History also shows that also probably means some gloomy hyperinflation.

For church history nerds

Here is an interesting article (albeit long) about the history of Mormon hymns and their selection. It would be a blast to be on that committee....

http://www.lifeongoldplates.com/2010/03/hicks-how-to-make-and-unmake-mormon.html

My favorite part: when the committe justified their deletions in the 1975 edition. They called Who's on the Lords Side, Who: “amateurish, jingoist, and self-congratulatory, with music that sounds like a cheap London dance hall tune.”

Our Christmas Present

I usually don't brag about my presents, but this year Lorie got me a piece of plastic with some pee on it.

And I couldn't be happier!

I know it's belated....

But this one is worth it. Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a prosperous new year to everyone!

Seriously, though, it has been a great year full of blessings and new experiences. In church Lorie arranged a beautiful hymn using the children's song "Stars were Gleaming" and an Italian Hymn based on the text of Psalm 100. We sang it and there was a wonderful spirit there. It reminded me of the great love that our Heavenly Father has for us, the guidance he has given our lives this year, and how grateful we are for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

2010 will be an amazing year too. Just watch...

um...ok...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19067777

Q: What's the difference between a lawyer and a catfish?

A: One is a slimy, bottom dwelling, scum sucker. The other is a fish.

'sno joke

Houston broke a record today. Today is the earliest day in the year (for all of recorded history) that houston has had buckets of snow. Last year we made a snowman and gave him a cowboy hat and a sniper rifle. This year...well, the novelty is starting to wear off. But hey, I guess it beats hurricanes. And we'll be back up to the 60's by Monday. Now to figure out where that ice scraper's been hiding...