It is always interesting to hear the rationale of we humans when we err. One recalled his uncle’s quip. “My Uncle Bill, whenever he cut a joint in woodworking that didn’t quite fit as it should, would say. “You’d never see that from a galloping horse.” Justification for wrongdoing or sloppy work reaches genius like…
Category: The Book of On – Volume 4
From Candles To Soap
In 1879, Procter and Gamble’s best seller was candles. Yes, they made candles… But the company was in trouble. Thomas Edison had invented the lightbulb, and it looked as if candles would become obsolete. Their fears became reality when the market for candles plummeted since they were now sold only for-special occasions. The outlook appeared…
On Serendipity in Family Research
A story by my wife, Joanne When I first started to do my father’s family history, I had very little information. But I did know from family stories that my grandfather, John James, was a two year old when their family emigrated from England and settled in Colorado. Because my father was born in Colorado…
On Good Neighbors
Donald Trump’s television programs, “The Apprentice” or “Celebrity Apprentice,” have been on TV for several years now and probably most people have watched at least one program. His familiar conclusion is always, “You’re Fired!” Everyone knows what the term means to be fired even if you have never had a job. In trying to find…
On Women’s Rights
Traditionally there have been designated, but unwritten responsibilities for both men and women in most every society. An unwritten but customary division of labor, what one might say, were somewhat natural divisions. Women having been considered the weaker sex were (assigned) to those household tasks considered to be more delicate and suited to their level…
On Mining And Miners
History has demonstrated that mining has been going on nearly since man first existed on earth. Mining is not limited to coal, silver, gold and other valuable minerals, but those are most commonly associated with the thought of mining today and in the recent past. Mining can be associated with most everything man does that…
On Heavenly Mother
This is a topic that I have always felt was too sacred to discuss for the same and various reasons discussed in the article below. However, after reading the talk given in a sacrament meeting during 2016, I feel free to share her thoughts. An In Depth Look Into Our Heavenly Mother, June 10, 2016,…
On The Soulmate Myth?
There are those who generally believe that there is one, and only one, right person to marry—their ‘soulmate.’ Helen Hayes made an important observation when she said; “The story of love is not important—what is important is that one is capable of love. It is perhaps the only glimpse we are permitted of eternity.” My…
On Where Are The Wicked Folk Buried?
There are many interesting things, customs and traditions related to death. Some are even humorous. Winston Churchill was almost challenging the Almighty when he said; “I’m ready to meet my maker. Whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.” I have always loved this Irish poem written in…
On Brevity
Like everything else in this beautiful world of ours, brevity has both its fans, as well as, all those who want and need the gory detail and the repetitive conversation style that helps the detail soak in properly. There is a TV advertisement that talks about ‘Safety.’ The advertiser says the words; “Safety, safety, safety,”…