Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Traces of Time . . . September 18-24, 2023

 Traces of Time . . . 

"Time moves slowly, 
but passes quickly."

“The Color Purple” by Alice Walker, 1982

    {Last week: Scroll to end and click "Older Posts" at bottom right.} 

On this blog I share with family and friends my daily thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020.

Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.         

THIS WEEK- 
 SEPTEMBER 18-24, 2023
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Family is Everything...                             Sunrise: 7:11 a.m. 
Sunset:  7:31 p.m.


Brandon...
Dr. Scott Rogers...
Kylie...
Ellie and others...
Podiatrist day...


Josh in Minnesota with
their  80-lb lap dog, Hercules

 TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 19, 2023


                    Family is Everything…

 Old Age... 

TIME MARCHES ON

When you're young, time passes slow.

With carefree hearts, we watch it go.

Caught up in our own world of dreams,

We don’t know what ‘time’ really means.

Thinking we have plenty to spare,

We waste time because we do not care.

Yearning to be grown and clever,

Each passing year seems like forever.

The calendar's pages flip and spin,

Leaving trails of where we've been.

Suddenly, somehow, youth is gone.

Quickly now, time marches on.

From sunset hues to morning's light,

Time doesn’t linger in its flight.

The pages turn, the years unfold,

Not something we can catch and hold.

Let us live life a different way,

And cherish every passing day.

We won’t regret the life we led

And we will be at peace, instead.

— by Bonnie Lake Bloomfield, 8/12/23

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 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

  
                    Family is Everything…



Lunch Bunch was at 

 Magleby's in Springville...


Used to be an Art Gallery...






Seven could come today...

Clockwise from bottom left:

Eileen, Faye, Jeanie,

Tammy, Kaye, 

Kathie, and SuzAnne.



From there we went to the...

...for the 49th Annual

Utah Quilt Show...

 Quilt Show - July 22-September 23, 2023



So many amazing

quilts...







Done by Tammy's

sister-in-law for a












Four were able to go

to the Quilt Show:

Kaye, SuzAnne,

Tammy, Eileen.


Dedicated as a
 

“Sanctuary of 


Beauty

And a

Temple of Contemplation”

 by David O. McKay


The Springville Museum of Art is Utah’s first museum for the visual fine arts. Dedicated as a “Sanctuary of Beauty and a Temple of Contemplation” by David O. McKay, the Museum houses over 2,600 works. Utah art, twentieth-century Soviet Realist art and American art, comprise the Museum's permanent collection.

With over 15 exhibitions annually, the Museum is a key promoter and contributor to the arts in Utah. Artwork is displayed throughout 29 galleries in this 45,000 square foot facility and a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden.

The Museum seeks to fulfill its mission to foster beauty and contemplation through life-affirming art and experience. The history of the Museum began in 1903, with the donation of art work to Springville High School by Museum founders Cyrus E. Dallin and John Hafen. As official State Wide Art Partnership (SWAP) headquarters, the Museum is home for visual art educational outreach programs to the schools of Utah. A variety of exhibitions, concerts, programs and special events are offered throughout the year.

Thank you to Tammy for driving

us there in your new  GMC Denali,

and to Mark for driving us home.

{Photo from last year.}


L a s t   y e a r . . . 


Last year - 2022:

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022

Ladies' Lunch was at Magleby's in Springville. I think this is our third
annual trip to go there and then
do a tour at the Springville Museum of 
Art to the Quilt Festival this time of year.


 Tammy, Kathie

 Carol, Jen.

 Jen, Sue's darling daughter

 had fun telling

us that she was born when

her Mom was in Egypt.

Doc's Wednesday buffet
has prime rib, 
two chicken choices,
two fish choices, ravioles,
two potato choices, two
salads, fruit, 
and out-of-this world
dessert table!
Katy and her darling 
daughter, Emma, who has
recently graduated from
BYU Idaho and will soon
be student teaching
in Ogden.

Sue, Eileen.

Eight were able to come today.

L-R: Carol, Jen, Sue,

Kathie, Eileen, Tammy,

Katy, Emma.
 
 This enlarged photo won't
show everyone but will
show our fun round table

at Magleby's, this 
elegant restaurant
we go to once a year. 
From there we went to the...
...for the 48th Annual

Utah Quilt Show.


Blue Mosaic stained glass
depicting a quilt...

Sue, and Kathie...
 Sue with her beautiful
daughter, Jen, who are
both quilters and
great seamstresses.

Kathie and Eileen by
the blue ribbon
Sunflower quilt.

Carol looking at
"His Majesty the Tree"
which got Best of Show.
It had many shiny jewels
and tiny gold chains sewn
into it.

 Emma, Katy, Tammy

Cousins happy to
be together...
Katy took a photo of me
by the Tahiti quilt because
I love palm trees.

We served  9 1/2 years on
4 missions in countries
that have palm trees.

(Actually, Walt served
12 years because
his mission as a young
man was in Uruguay-
Paraguay for 2 1/2 years.)

This beautiful book
about Springville
was only $16 with tax.
We got to stop by
Mark's impressive
FlowMax Manufacturing
Company that is in
Springville.

 Thanks for driving
us, Tammy.

We enjoy having 
lunch at Magleby's and
going to the Quilt Show. 

We always miss those 
who can't come.

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 Our Wednesday night movie 

 was Jason Bourne from 2016

Gary


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

                     
Family is Everything…
  

  Happy Birthday, Kelsey 


Kelsey & Josh Taylor













Hope you've had a 

wonderful birthday on this

Thursday, September 21, 2023.


 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

                 
Family is Everything…


22 Daniel Fisher


  Happy Birthday, Daniel
































Daniel & Kelly and Maeve

telling us goodbye

We  feel so blessed they

chose to come from Ohio and 

be with us at the WEPR.

Thank you!

We love you so much.



This is the photo I wanted to

end your birthday greetings with,

but couldn't download it before.

HOPE YOU'RE HAVING 

A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY...

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 Rendezvousing with Steven

for the 2023 movie 

"A Haunting in Venice"

An Agatha Christie mystery

Info from Wikipedia:
A Haunting in Venice is a 2023 American mystery film produced and directed by Kenneth Branagh from a screenplay by Michael Green loosely based on the 1969 Agatha Christie novel Hallowe'en Party. It serves as a sequel to Death on the Nile (2022) and is the third film in which Branagh portrays the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.[5] The ensemble cast includes Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Jude Hill, Ali Khan, Emma Laird, Kelly Reilly, Riccardo Scamarcio, and Michelle Yeoh.

A Haunting in Venice was released in the United States on September 15, 2023, by 20th Century Studios. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and has grossed $71 million worldwide. The budget was $60 Million.

Plot[edit]

In 1947, Hercule Poirot lives in retirement in post-war Venice, employing former police officer Vitale Portfoglio as a bodyguard. On Halloween, mystery writer Ariadne Oliver convinces Poirot to attend a séance at the palazzo of opera singer Rowena Drake and help expose medium Joyce Reynolds as a fraud...

The movie is slow moving

and mostly in pretty dark lighting.

Nothing to compare with

Death on the Nile

or

Murder on the 

Orient Express.


We had supper at 

Panda Express...


...after the movie.

Thanks, Steve.


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Happy Fall ya'all...

The sun crossed the Equator

at 12:50 a.m. 

so it's the Fall Equinox'






Some mellow thoughts about
 
the changing of the SEASONS...  "Like spring, autumn is a season of transformation. As we watch the leaves change and fall, it’s natural to reflect on the seasons of our own lives and the large and small shifts that are underway. Autumn is also a time for harvesting the fruits of our labors — both literally and figuratively — as well as celebrating our growth and gathering with loved ones for time-honored holidays and traditions.

 In many parts of the world, autumn is marked by a parade of fiery hues on the boughs above our heads. Deciduous trees light up with a burst of color — greens become yellows, oranges, reds, purples, and browns as the intensity of summer dramatically gives way to a more subdued time of year. There are so many ways to revel in the fall season; it might be a warm scarf, mug of hot cider, spooky jack-o’-lantern, hiking and camping, reunion with loved ones, or a return to campuses and athletic fields. However you choose to spend this season of change, these 15* quotes are bound to invigorate your appreciation for autumn.

{*Eileen's note: I'll share these quotes throughout September, October, and November.}

"Autumn brings a longing to get away from the unreal things of life, out into the forest at night with a campfire and the rustling leaves."
— Margaret Elizabeth Sangster, poet


  
                    Family is Everything…

Football...




BYU 27 VS KANSAS 38


WE LOST OUR FIRST

BIG 12 CONFERENCE GAME.

           SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023          



Family is Everything…


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Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward

PRIMARY PRESENTATION

"The Life of Christ"

Riggy knew all the songs...♪♪♫♪

Everyone loves to see the children...


...present their annual program.


Riggy did his part very well...


Precious souls...


  ...teaching us about

the Savior.


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Julie taught the 

Relief Society Lesson


"The Imperfect Harvest"

by Elder Vern P. Stanfill





Julie has a gift for teaching...


...and for creating an atmosphere

for many to feel safe sharing 

their thoughts and experiences.







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Elder Vern Perry Stanfill

Born: 8 Aug 1957 Townsend, Montana, United States

Calling(s)

Title: General Authority Seventy

Organization: General Authority Seventies

Call Date4 Apr 2015

Conference Talks "The Imperfect Harvest"

Vern P. Stanfill


Vern P. Stanfill was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 4, 2015.

Personal Life

Vern Perry Stanfill was born in Townsend, Montana, on August 8, 1957. He married Alicia Cecile Cox in December 1980. They are the parents of four children.

He received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from Brigham Young University in 1981.

He has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in the France Toulouse Mission, executive secretary, elders quorum president, counselor in a bishopric, bishop, high councilor, counselor in a stake presidency, high priest group leader, and stake president. At the time of his call, Elder Stanfill had been serving as a member of the Sixth Quorum of the Seventy in the North America Central Area.

Professional Life

After his call as a General Authority, Elder Stanfill served in the Africa West Area Presidency. He has served in a number of committee assignments at Church headquarters. He has served in the North America Northeast Area and North America Southeast Area Presidencies. Elder Stanfill is currently serving as president of the North America Southeast Area.

He started his career managing his family’s ranch, which involved large cattle, hay, and grain operations. He sold this business in 1998 and became involved in managing family assets and trusts. He has managed a portfolio of real estate and financial instruments and structured philanthropic and estate matters. As an aircraft pilot, he holds both commercial fixed wing and rotorcraft ratings and has been involved in aviation for both business and pleasure.

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“Jesus knew who He was—the Son of God. He knew His purpose—to carry out the will of the Father through the Atonement. His vision was eternal—'to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man' (Moses 1:39).

The Lord could have called on legions of angels to take Him down from the cross, but He faithfully endured to the end and completed the very purpose for which He had been sent to earth, thus granting eternal blessings to all who will ever experience mortality...”                                                                                                    --Robert D. Hales

 * *I am so thankful for The Plan of Salvation and the Atonement of  Jesus Christ that makes this


 Great Plan operational.

At the end of this September 24th,

I pray you have had a

restful , peaceful, and spiritual

Sabbath Day...

I share these truths as my testimony to you...


Heavenly Father lives and knows us each by name. He loves us and wants us to return to Him and Heavenly Mother when we leave this mortal existence.  
He loves us just 
as we are at this very moment. 
He knows what our potential is.
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Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all.
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I am thankful for the guidance of the Holy Ghost as the third member of the Godhead. 
Walt said to me once: "I look forward to thanking the Holy Ghost in person when I get to Heaven. I don't think we give Him enough credit for all He does."

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Joseph Smith was foreordained to be the Prophet of the Restoration.  He is the Restorer of all things.
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President Russell M. Nelson is the Living Prophet today for all the world. 
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The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Mormon is the Word of God and is Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It is the most correct book of any book on earth.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today.  Because of the restored Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.

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Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Petersen
September 24, 2023


Next week Sep 25-OCT 1, 2023

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