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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.
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.
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- February 2-8, 2026
THIS WEEK- February 2-8, 2026
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Family is Everything... Sunrise: 7:36 a.m. Sunset: 5:48 p.m.6 Days above normal --breaking records...
6 more weeks of winter...
*** *** ***Shopping for Bunco prizeat Home Goods...Thank you, Sharon. 
Our neighbor, fromthe house you cansee behind her...
...came to visitthrough my window...
...MaryLu and herdarling one-year olddaughter, Rachel.
*** *** ***Tree of Knowledgeof Good and Evil
TREE OF KNOWLEDGE
TUESDAY,
Family is
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Family is Everything… Tommie Dean's Funeral
Institute
ISAIAH 7-10
Devotional - Russ Jones
Arin, our teacher...
Arin and Teresa...co-teachers
Carol, thank you fordriving me today...
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Janie, thank you for sending these fantasticpodcasts by Lynn Hyatt...
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Our Tuesday night movie wasactually going to a liveperformance to seeIsaac sing...
We had front row Box seats...
For theUtah Valley University...
Spring Choir ChoralPerformance
The main UVU Spring Choir Concert...
...will be April 15.
Isaac is third back...
His choir was excellent.
So nice to be with Isaac and Gary.
Excited for his next concert...
* ** *** *** An experiment...How long does it take... 
...to go through
...the IN-N-OUT drive-in linewhen you are at Key Bank?
8:46 to 9:22 = 36 minutes
...and it was worth it!*** *** ***WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Janie, thank you for
Family is
Everything…
Lunch Bunch was at
the new
Mighty Mike's in
Saratoga Springs
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THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Happy Family time...
Happy Family time...
One
Second After
AI
Overview : Trilogy: It is the first in a series, followed by One Year
After and The Final Day.
One
Second Afterby
William R. Forstchen…
*** *** ***What
Joseph Smith Revealed About Kolob: The Star Nearest God's Throne
Critics
of the Church often claim that Mormons believe God lives on a planet called
Kolob. That is not correct. Kolob is not a planet — it is a star near unto the
throne of God.
Kolob
is described in the Book of Abraham as “the great one” (Abraham 3:3), “nearest
unto the throne of God” (Abraham 3:2), and “set to govern all those which
belong to the same order” (Abraham 3:3). This shows that Kolob is the most
important star, closest to God, and has a special role in governing the other
stars...
--The Bronze Serpent
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026
One
Second After
AI
Overview : Trilogy: It is the first in a series, followed by One Year
After and The Final Day.
One Second Afterby William R. Forstchen…
*** *** ***
What
Joseph Smith Revealed About Kolob: The Star Nearest God's Throne
Critics
of the Church often claim that Mormons believe God lives on a planet called
Kolob. That is not correct. Kolob is not a planet — it is a star near unto the
throne of God.
Kolob is described in the Book of Abraham as “the great one” (Abraham 3:3), “nearest unto the throne of God” (Abraham 3:2), and “set to govern all those which belong to the same order” (Abraham 3:3). This shows that Kolob is the most important star, closest to God, and has a special role in governing the other stars...
--The Bronze Serpent
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Arnold George Albertson
1912-1982...my darling Daddy died44 years ago today
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ OLYMPICS BEGIN TODAY...
Catch up on all things opening ceremony:
- Milan's historic San Siro stadium served as the main venue for the roughly 3 1/2-hour opening ceremony. But athlete processions also took place at competition venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d’Ampezzo. For the first time in history, two cauldrons were lit in different locations: Arco della Pace in Milan and Piazza Dibona in Cortina.
The theme of this year's ceremony was harmony, or "armonia" in Italian. While addressing viewers, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry urged athletes and the public to "let these Games be a celebration of what unites us, and of everything that makes us human, inspiring us all to be the best that we can be — together."- Many of the performances highlighted Italian culture and history, with homages to the film "La Dolce Vita" and bobblehead versions of classical composers Verdi, Puccini and Rossini appearing throughout. Five-time Grammy winner Mariah Carey showed off her Italian with a performance of “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu,” known as “Volare,” and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli serenaded viewers with a cover of “Nessun Dorma,” an aria from Puccini’s opera “Turandot.”
- How to keep up with the Olympics: Stream every moment and every medal of the Games on Peacock. Read the latest updates and interact with our AI chatbot, OLI, on the Olympics hub. And catch up with the top athletes and day’s recaps by signing up for NBC News’ The Sports Desk newsletter.
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***LAST YEAR...2025Kelly sent her Feburary choice for ourFamily Book ClubEveryday Vitality: Turning Stress into Strength
Hardcover – August 10, 2021
by Samantha Boardman (Author)
Listening Length 7 hours and 31 minutes
As seen on the TODAY Show, The New York Times, People Magazine, Mind Body Green, and more
“If you would like to live a more fulfilled life, Samantha Boardman has exactly what you need. Everyday Vitality is one part memoir, one part wisdom from years of experience as a psychiatrist, and one part cutting edge scientific evidence. Brilliant, warm, and best of all—an actionable guide to a life well-lived.”
—Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance."
Science-backed, research-driven, actionable strategies for countering stress and building your resilience.
Her husband of 20 years and two children...She is 53 years old...her husband is 64-y-o Aby Rosen-billionaire Real Estate tycoon from Germany, son of Holocaust survivors.
Here's what she posted 2 years ago for their 18th Wedding Anniversary: 2023“Happy Anniversary--18 years but who's counting? I still think of you as my boyfriend. Gaby and Charlie have grown up but I think we haven't changed a bit.” Such interesting things we can learn about people on the Internet. ~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~
What does DOGE MEAN?
- Milan's historic San Siro stadium served as the main venue for the roughly 3 1/2-hour opening ceremony. But athlete processions also took place at competition venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d’Ampezzo. For the first time in history, two cauldrons were lit in different locations: Arco della Pace in Milan and Piazza Dibona in Cortina.
The theme of this year's ceremony was harmony, or "armonia" in Italian. While addressing viewers, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry urged athletes and the public to "let these Games be a celebration of what unites us, and of everything that makes us human, inspiring us all to be the best that we can be — together."- Many of the performances highlighted Italian culture and history, with homages to the film "La Dolce Vita" and bobblehead versions of classical composers Verdi, Puccini and Rossini appearing throughout. Five-time Grammy winner Mariah Carey showed off her Italian with a performance of “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu,” known as “Volare,” and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli serenaded viewers with a cover of “Nessun Dorma,” an aria from Puccini’s opera “Turandot.”
- How to keep up with the Olympics: Stream every moment and every medal of the Games on Peacock. Read the latest updates and interact with our AI chatbot, OLI, on the Olympics hub. And catch up with the top athletes and day’s recaps by signing up for NBC News’ The Sports Desk newsletter.
Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress into Strength
Hardcover – August 10, 2021
by Samantha Boardman (Author)
Listening Length 7 hours and 31 minutes
As seen on the TODAY Show, The New York Times, People Magazine, Mind Body Green, and more
“If you would like to live a more fulfilled life, Samantha Boardman has exactly what you need. Everyday Vitality is one part memoir, one part wisdom from years of experience as a psychiatrist, and one part cutting edge scientific evidence. Brilliant, warm, and best of all—an actionable guide to a life well-lived.”
—Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance."
Science-backed, research-driven, actionable strategies for countering stress and building your resilience.
Her husband of 20 years and two children...She is 53 years old...her husband is 64-y-o Aby Rosen-billionaire Real Estate tycoon from Germany, son of Holocaust survivors.
Here's what she posted 2 years ago for their 18th Wedding Anniversary: 2023“Happy Anniversary--18 years but who's counting? I still think of you as my boyfriend. Gaby and Charlie have grown up but I think we haven't changed a bit.” Such interesting things we can learn about people on the Internet. ~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~
What does DOGE MEAN?
Department of Government Efficiency
*** *** ***Clicked on the Google Doodle today...
BYU
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 7, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Rendezvousing with
coming...
SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY, 8, 2026
Family is
Everything… Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward...
Ward Conference
*** *** ***Redemption is equal because Christ is infinite...
-- Alma 34:14.
Glory is different because agency is real...
-- Doctrine and Covenants 93:31.
--The Bronze Serpent
Redemption is equal because Christ is infinite...
-- Alma 34:14.
Glory is different because agency is real...
-- Doctrine and Covenants 93:31.
--The Bronze Serpent
** *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 February 8th, 2026I 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.
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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.
“An omnicompetent God leaves all mortals free to choose, but how grateful we should be that God chose long, long ago to rescue and to resurrect all His children through the Atonement of His Son. Nevertheless, some reject and many are indifferent to these and other divine beckonings, mostly because they are too caught up in the cares of the world. They are strangers to the Savior, who is far from the thoughts and intents of their hearts.”Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
Revelation 19:16: -- "And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS".
*** *** ****** *** ***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.*** *** ***President Dallin H. Oaks 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.*** *** ***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.*** *** ***The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today. Because of the restored Priesthood Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.
PRIESTHOODAARONIC AND MELCHIZEDEK
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*** *** ***Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.Eileen PetersenFebruary 8, 2026
I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
