Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Traces of Time . . . November 4-10, 2024

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

"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly. The Color Purple” by Alice Walker, 1982

"The magical, supernatural force
that is with us every second is time.
We can't even comprehend it.
It's such an illusion,
it's such a strange thing."
— Anthony Hopkins
Note from Eileen: You will notice I call
my blog: "Traces of Time..."
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-- Shawn, Julie, John, Jennifer, Jerry--our 39 grandchildren--9 spouses of G-C, and 7 great-grandchildren, with one on the way in December--for a posterity of 70.
Week of

November 4-10, 2024

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Family is Everything….

Sunrise: 7: a.m.
Sunset: 6: p.m.

General Conference...reminder:

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Old Age…Unanswered Questions – 2024 Nov
I am old and I just realized I still have so many unanswered questions!!!! I never found out who let the Dogs Out...where's the beef...how to get to Sesame Street... why Dora doesn't just use Google Maps...why eggs are packaged in a flimsy paper carton, but batteries are secured in plastic that's tough as nails...why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed... why "abbreviated" is such a long word... why lemon juice is made with artificial flavor yet dish-washing liquid is made with real lemons... why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections... and, why do you have to "put your two cents in" but it's only a "penny for your thoughts" where's that extra penny going to... why do "The Alphabet Song" and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" have the same tune... why did you just try to sing those two previous songs... and just what is Victoria's secret? ...and do you really think I am this witty?? ... I actually got this from a friend who stole it from her brother's girlfriend's uncle's cousin.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024**

Family is Everything
Institute -- Last one till
January 6, 2025
Bill & Cate Hall taught for
LoriLyn who is on a
South Seas Pacific Cruise
Oct. 31-Dec. 3.
The Organization and Destiny
of the True and
Living Church

Thank you, Brother &
Sister Hall, for all you
taught us today.
Thank you, Jackson for
driving me to and from Institute.
It was forecast to
snow today...
It did!
First snowfall of the
this Autumn.
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ELECTION DAY - 2024
The 47th President
of the
United States of America
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Family is Everything…

Julie & John
Happy 25thWedding Anniversary
November 6, 1999...
Provo, Utah...

...to November 6, 2024
Saratoga Springs, Utah

...this was 5 years ago
on their 20th Anniversary...

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This morning Gary
drove me to the
Utah Valley Dermatology
office for Mohs surgery
to have a squamous cell carcinoma
removed from the right side of
the top of my scalp.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of cancer that can develop in the skin, respiratory and digestive tracts, or the lining of hollow organs. It's caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or tanning beds, and can also be caused by chemical exposure or radiation.
Squamous cell carcinoma
In the surgery room waiting
to get ready to go under
the scapel.
The surgery team took good care of me...
Sean, P.A.;
Dr. Jordan Harris, the Mohs Surgeon;
and Ella, an assistant.
Out front...That went fast--two hours.
One layer got it all.
Gary and I got breakfast at McDonalds...
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Lunch Bunch was at**
Chili's but I didn't
get to go today...
My ministering sister,
Jeanie Larsen, brought me
a fun get-well bag
of goodies...

This colorful and soft
Autumn Plush throw...
homemade candied popcorn,
kettle corn, and
two tangerines.
How kind and caring
Jeanie is.
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Jackson brought Riggy
home from school.
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Our Wednesday night movie...

The Classics... {10}

Wednesday November 6, 2024

will be The Classics... {10}

Little Women is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by George Cukor, and starring Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett, Frances Dee, and Jean Parker. The screenplay, written by Sarah Y. Mason and Victor Heerman, is based on the 1868-1869 two-volume novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott.
This is the third screen adaptation of the book. It follows two silent versions: the first released in 1917 with Minna Grey, and the second in 1918 with Dorothy Bernard. After this 1933 sound version came the 1949 Little Women, with June Allyson, Elizabeth Taylor, and Peter Lawford, the 1994 film Little Women, starring Winona Ryder, and the 2019 film Little Women, featuring Saoirse Ronan.
Little Women - 1933 version

with Katherine Hepburn as Jo

Gary and I are really

enjoying these classic movies.

Wednesday November 13, 2024

will be The Classics.... {11}

Little Women - 1949 version

with June Allyson as Jo

Wednesday November 20, 2024

will be The Classics... {12}

Little Women - 1994 version

with Winona Rydernas Jo

Wednesday November 27, 2024

will be

Happy Thanksgiving Eve

in Rexburg

Wednesday December 4, 2024

will be The Classics... {13}

a cHRISTMAS cAROL - 1938 VERSION

Reginald Owen as Scrooge

Wednesday December 11, 2024

will be The Classics... {14}

a cHRISTMAS cAROL - 1984 VERSION

Geroge C. Scott as Scrooge

Wednesday December 18, 2024

will be The Classics... {15}

a cHRISTMAS cAROL - 1999 VERSION

Sir Patrick Stewart as Scrooge

Wednesday December 25, 2024

will be

Christmas...

Merry Christmas in Rexburg

Wednesday JANUARY 1, 2025

will be

Happy New Year

Wednesday JANUARY 8, 2025

movie night will resume...

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Family is Everything…

Happy Birthday to

Shawn "64"

with his Grandmother

Elna Robins...

1915-2011 - age 95

She was a widow for 18 years.

Lloyd R. Robins 1911-1993 - age 81.

Shawn with 6 of his 7 children...

Your treasures...2022

Dance Competition - Oct 26, 2024

Shawn, hope you've had a

great birthday, today.

Love from Grama Petersen...

...and Grampa Petersen

from heaven.

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Same day...**

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Family is Everything…

Happy Birthday to

Elliott "15" in

Brentwood and

Shelbyville, Tennessee

Your Dad & Moms...

and your sisters and brother

...and your cousins...

aunts, and uncles...

and your Grampas & Gramas...

\...here and in heaven...

...love you a lot!

Elliott, hope you have had a

wonderful birthday today.

Love from Grama Petersen...

...and many others

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Family is Everything…

Today Brian & Jen are flying

in to the Salt Lake Airport from

Nashville, Tennessee

Steve picked them up and

they are staying with him.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024**

  Family is Everything…

  Brian & Jen here from Tennessee...

BYU Ballroom Competition 11:00-2:00

Jacee - Maddie - Michael & Darby

Ashley and partner from IBA

Maddox - Early supper - 3:00-4:15 drive

4:30-6:00 eating

6:00-7:30 driving back

BYU VS UTAH FOOTBALL GAME

KICKOFF 8:15 P.M.

Beginning of an "epic" weekend.

{Steve came up with this

descriptive word for it.}

ALL PHOTOS DOWNLOADED

READY TO BE EDITED

STILL MORE TO DOWNLOAD --

I TOOK 240 PHOTOS...AM DOWNLOADING

ABOUT 1/4 OF THOSE TO EDIT.

Maddox in Perry, Utah by Brigham City

- Early supper - 3:00-4:15 drive

4:30-6:00 eating

6:00-7:30 driving back

BYU VS UTAH FOOTBALL GAME

KICKOFF 8:15 P.M.

OUR FOUR SONS WERE

ON THE

BURLEY HIGH SCHOOL

FOOTBALL TEAMS

FROM 1980-1990

GARY 1980-1981-1982

STEVE 1982-1983-1984

STEVE 1982-1983-1984

DAVID 1985-1986-1987

DAVID 1985-1986-1987

BRIAN 1988-1989-1990

BYU VS UTAH FOOTBALL GAME

KICKOFF 8:15 P.M.

...AND EVERYONE IS

GOING HOME WITH A COPY...

"THANKS, MOM"

READY TO...

...WATCH SOME

...FOOTBALL.

...A LONG,

MISERABLE GAME...

...WITH A GREAT OUTCOME!


BYU VS UTAH

BYU VS UTAH

BYU VS UTAH

BYU VS UTAH

BYU VS UTAH

BYU VS Utah = 22-21

On the replay review of this holding call

it was determined that it was

holding -- infact

t
"egregious holding" called with 1:56 time left.

Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40K for criticizing Big 12 officials

Utes lost 'Holy War' following questionable calls by refs

Kenny Lee | Nov 11, 2024

  "Utah athletic director Mark Harlan’s post-game comments following the Utah Utes’ 22-21 loss to ninth-ranked BYU sparked significant controversy and a steep penalty from the Big 12.
After the nail-biting 'Holy War' rivalry game, which featured late-game officiating decisions that proved pivotal to the outcome, Harlan was visibly upset. His public remarks criticizing the officials and the Big 12 Conference brought a $40,000 fine and a public reprimand from the conference.
Entering the media room shortly after the game, Harlan, unprompted, expressed his deep dissatisfaction with the officiating. He stated that Utah had "its win taken away" due to questionable calls.
"This game was absolutely stolen from us," he said, emphasizing his frustration as a seasoned athletic director with 12 years of experience. Harlan added, "We were excited about being in the Big 12, but tonight I am not... This was not fair to our team. I'm disgusted by the professionalism of the officiating crew tonight." His strong words conveyed a sense of betrayal, especially as Utah recently joined the Big 12 and is adjusting to the conference’s officiating standards.
The Big 12, represented by Commissioner Brett Yormark, issued a stern response, denouncing Harlan’s behavior. Yormark stated that Harlan’s comments irresponsibly questioned both the professionalism of the officials and the integrity of the conference. "There is a right way and a wrong way to voice concerns. Unfortunately, Mark chose the wrong way," Yormark said, explaining the necessity of the fine and public reprimand.
This fine, as reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel, marks the highest penalty imposed on a Big 12 athletic director in a decade. Thamel highlighted that past fines for similar criticisms were limited to $25,000, issued to Iowa State’s Jamie Pollard, Texas Tech’s Kirby Hocutt, and Baylor’s Mack Rhoades in various situations.
Harlan’s significant fine reflects the Big 12’s commitment to maintaining professionalism and decorum, especially in high-stakes rivalry games like Utah-BYU."

SUNDAY, November 10, 2024


Family is Everything…

Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward

I wasn't able to go to

Church, but watched

part of it, till the

zoom didn't work.

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Brian & Jen

Dinner at Steve's - 12:30

Brian & Jenn to Airport - 3:45

Steve had take-out...

...from Olive Garden.

...Apple juice, Sparkling

Apple Cider...lots of

choice beverages...

Italian Cuisune is

always a delicious choice!

Great food...

...and even better

and even ...

...conversation...

...makes for a great

...and wonderful afternoon together.

Steve made hot fudge cake...

with homemade fudge topping...

PUNN = Petersen

Uncles-Nephew-Nieces

...plus a couple of

Aunts in the mix today...

"PUANN"

Nephew and friend...

Michael & Darby

Nephew and friend...

Seth & Hailey

Niece and friend...

Sarah & Carter

Aunt Janie

  Aunt Janie

Aunt Janie....

Aunt Janie

Aunt Janie

Aunt Janie

Uncle Gary...

...putting his arm out for the

signifcant other he is looking for.

...and a Grama thrown into the mix.

Uncle Steve - the host with the most...

who initiated these PUNN dinners

a year ago...

How fun to have 12 today...

I'm so grateful for

our family...

One more photo...

...out in the...

...sunshine.

Brian taking this one...

Jenn taking this one...

So fun to be together...

No one wanted to leave...

Steve described the

weekend together with

Brian & Jenn as

EPIC!

** *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
November 10th,
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.

Daily Scripture:** Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. - Psalm 150:6
Daily Quote: I think the Latter-day Saints have a great obligation pressing in upon them to rejoice in the Lord, to praise him for his goodness and grace, to ponder his eternal truths in their hearts, and to set their hearts on righteousness. - Bruce R. McConkie

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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."
Daily Scripture:** And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost. - 3 Nephi 12:6
Daily Quote: We have been promised the constant companionship of the third member of the Godhead and hence the privilege of receiving revelation for our own lives. - Sheri L. Dew
* * * * *

Joseph Smith was foreordained to be the Prophet of the Restoration. He is the Restorer of all things.
* * *

President Russell M. Nelson is the Living Prophet today for all the world.
* * *

The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
* * *
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.
* * *
Daily Scripture:** This life became a probationary state; a time to prepare to meet God; a time to prepare for that endless state which has been spoken of by us, which is after the resurrection of the dead. - Alma 12:24
Daily Quote: I invite you to diligently learn about and appreciate the eternal importance of temple covenants, temple ordinances, and temple worship as you strive to come unto the Savior. - David A. Bednar

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
November 10, 2024

Next week November 11-17, 2024**

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

"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly. The Color Purple” by Alice Walker, 1982

"The magical, supernatural force
that is with us every second is time.
We can't even comprehend it.
It's such an illusion,
it's such a strange thing."
— Anthony Hopkins
Note from Eileen: You will notice I call
my blog: "Traces of Time..."
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-- Shawn, Julie, John, Jennifer, Jerry--our 39 grandchildren--10 spouses of G-C, and 7 great-grandchildren, with one on the way in December--for a posterity of 69.
Week of

November 11-17, 2024

MONDAY, NONRMBER 11, 2024

Family is Everything….
Sunrise: 7: a.m.
Sunset: 6: p.m.

Gary drove me to my
podiatrist appointment.
Brandon
Dr. Rogers...

Oakley
Kayla

General Conference...reminder:

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Family is Everything
No Institute till
January 6, 2025
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Back on Oct 8--
Natalie, thank you for
cutting my hair today.
So 5 weeks ago today...

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Family is Everything…
This**

* * * * * * *
Lunch Bunch was
cancelled today for
Julieta Lagman-Beloy
Benson's funeral.**

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Wednesday November 13, 2024

. After this 1933 sound version came the 1949 Little Women, with June Allyson, Elizabeth Taylor, and Peter Lawford, the 1994 film Little Women, starring Winona Ryder, and the 2019 film Little Women, featuring Saoirse Ronan.

will be The Classics.... {11}

Little Women - 1949 version

with June Allyson as Jo

Wednesday November 20, 2024

will be The Classics... {12}

Little Women - 1994 version

with Winona Rydernas Jo

Wednesday November 27, 2024

will be

Happy Thanksgiving Eve

in Rexburg

Wednesday December 4, 2024

will be The Classics... {13}

a cHRISTMAS cAROL - 1938 VERSION

Reginald Owen as Scrooge

Wednesday December 11, 2024

will be The Classics... {14}

a cHRISTMAS cAROL - 1984 VERSION

Geroge C. Scott as Scrooge

Wednesday December 18, 2024

will be The Classics... {15}

a cHRISTMAS cAROL - 1999 VERSION

Sir Patrick Stewart as Scrooge

Wednesday December 25, 2024

will be

Christmas...

Merry Christmas in Rexburg

Wednesday JANUARY 1, 2025

will be

Happy New Year

Wednesday JANUARY 8, 2025

movie night will resume....

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024

                Family is Everything…

                                                            Happy

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Family is Everything…

Today

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024

  Family is Everything…

  I just saw

SUNDAY, November 17, 2024


Family is Everything…

Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward

**** *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
November 17th,
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.

Daily Scripture:** Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. - Psalm 150:6
Daily Quote: I think the Latter-day Saints have a great obligation pressing in upon them to rejoice in the Lord, to praise him for his goodness and grace, to ponder his eternal truths in their hearts, and to set their hearts on righteousness. - Bruce R. McConkie

* * *

Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all.
* * *

* * *
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."
Daily Scripture:** And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost. - 3 Nephi 12:6
Daily Quote: We have been promised the constant companionship of the third member of the Godhead and hence the privilege of receiving revelation for our own lives. - Sheri L. Dew
* * * * *

Joseph Smith was foreordained to be the Prophet of the Restoration. He is the Restorer of all things.
* * *
President Russell M. Nelson is the Living Prophet today for all the world.
* * *

The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
* * *
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.
* * *
Daily Scripture:** This life became a probationary state; a time to prepare to meet God; a time to prepare for that endless state which has been spoken of by us, which is after the resurrection of the dead. - Alma 12:24
Daily Quote: I invite you to diligently learn about and appreciate the eternal importance of temple covenants, temple ordinances, and temple worship as you strive to come unto the Savior. - David A. Bednar

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.
* * *
Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Petersen
November 17, 2024

Next week November 18-24, 2024**

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