Sad Day...

Today, July 8th, is the day the NBA's free agents could officially sign with the team they choose to play with for next season. Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire, now a free agent, has decided to sign with the New York Knicks after 8 successful seasons with PHX. This is a huge bummer! I'm sure Amare will do well anywhere he plays, but man, it's going to be weird watching a Suns game and not seeing him on the team anymore. Just like it was strange when Shawn Marion got traded to Miami. The only cool...

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Words of Advice

I was talking to my church Bishop about some topics I had questions to relating to the Mormon church, my church. My questions were related to doubt... in a way. I don't doubt my religion is true. In fact, I know I'm a part of the true church! I've prayed about it and felt a calm and peaceful feeling of assurance - I know not all will agree with me. There is a lot of controversy concerning the LDS church. But that doesn't matter. There is controversy with practically everything. Controversy can't...

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Think About This...

A friend of mine gave me a fairly large sheet of paper about taxes. It was interesting actually. I think it's only appropriate I share it. If you recieved one of these large papers I'd love to know about it. Just leave a comment :) The paper reads: "Think about this the next time you VOTE!!! This might be funny if it weren't so true. Be sure to read all the way to the end:Tax his land,Tax his bed,Tax the table,At which he's fed.Tax his tractor, Tax his mule,Teach him taxesAre the rule. Tax...

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Meet Ashlee

I'm 18 years old and still trying to define myself. I'm LDS and yes, it's the best thing in my life! I was born in California of '92. Surprised? Seems like everyone I talk to was born in Cali too. It's the cliche birth place ;) Anyway, I'm the oldest of 3 siblings. I would say "and the smartest of the 3" but that's pretty evident since there is a 9 and 13 year difference. Currently, we live in Southern Oregon and have been for about 10 years. Although I grew up here, I still...

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