Church is Helping with the Mongolian Dzud
Money has been contributed to government programs to help deliver food, clothing, medicine, candles, fuel and hygiene items for herder families. With other government programs meat has been purchased and heating systems repaired.
Missionary Dan Email #15 from Choibalsan, Mongolia
The people prepare by making a lot of buuz. By a lot I mean some of them make 5,000 or so. Most people though I think make around 1,000 to 2,000. That is so much! Then during the holiday everyone one says, “Eat buuz, eat eat eat.”
Caption Competition #4
This photograph was taken in Choibalsan, Mongolia. There are a lot of possible captions that come to mind but Judge Jill says for me to let the readers submit their captions first.
Caption Competition #3 Winner
Sean is this week's caption winner. All were really funny so thank you for the entries.
Open Thread Week: Valentines Day
Do you enjoy Valentines Day? What have you given for Valentines in the past? What have you received?
Are You Really Driving On The Cheap?
Are you really driving on the cheap? That's the question an owner of a NGV may be asked occasionally. The only monetary disavantage of a NGV is the initial cost which can be alleviated by buying used
Paul on Politics: The Worth of Third Parties
Third parties always decide an election. For that matter, minor groups decide elections. The percentage difference in an election is usually quite close. Consequently, that condition causes the minimal number of voters plus one to decide the election.
Missionary Dan Email #14 from Choibalsan, Mongolia
The picture below with all the youth is from a question and answer competition they had. They asked questions about church doctrine and things. The winners were recently baptized members (within the last month), and another who had been a member a little over a year. Thats cool.
Missionary Dan Email #13 from Choibalsan, Mongolia
This week I started teaching at a new location. It is called The Extra Ordinary Peoples or something like that. The name is really fitting for who they were. I think their job is fire fighting.
Caption Competition #3
Test your caption writing skills on this photograph of Steven and Adelaide eating corn.
Senate Western Caucus Announced by Bennett and Hatch
One of the aims of the Senate Western Caucus is to thwart the anti-oil agenda of the Washington elite and their extreme environmentalist allies, while at the same time promoting alternative energy.
West Bountiful City Independence Day Parade
Last year I went with family to watch the West Bountiful City Independence Parade. The theme was Our Heritage Past and Present. There were 60 entries but it didn't take very long for the parade to pass by.
Missionary Dan Email #12 from Choibalsan, Mongolia
This week wasn’t quite the adventure week like last one. I got a snap shot of my frozen eye lash. It really isn't as cold as it looks like. Well maybe it is, I can't tell because my body has adjusted to the cold.
Four Simple Ideas For Keeping A Daily Journal
Keeping a short journal makes it easy to start a daily habit of writing. Even with simple entries, insights into past events allows you to see progress and receive strength.
Missionary Dan Email #11 from Choibalsan, Mongolia
After about an hour my companion had calmed him down somewhat to the point where he said he’d meet us at the church tomorrow. He said he was going to kill us etc etc.
Caption Competition #2
Test your caption writing skills on this photograph of me with my granddaughter Aurora.
California Should Promptly Balance Its Budget
As for California, both Repuplicans and Democrats are right. There should be deep cuts and tax hikes. Get on with it so the good people of California can go about their business.
Aurora Eliminates Paparazzi Camera Again
I still haven't learned to keep my distance when using my camera around Aurora. As you can see, she still knows how to take care of the grandpaparazzi.
Ten Artists Paint Old Testament Women
The Old Testament is rich in the accounts of courageous, kind, and beautiful women. They shaped history with their influence, spirituality, and yes, their scheming. These ten artists have made the scriptures come alive and added an additional dimension to the Old Testament.
Environment
Will Coal Power Climate Studies Supercomputer?
NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)...
Utah Solar Farm Has Potential
Dixie Solar Farm I read last January this interesting story in the Deseret News about...
Ask Rickety: What is the Global Warming Petition Project?
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Electricity Generation and the Obama-Biden Plan
Energy and the Environment Electricity generation is generally not one’s first...
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Music
All Things Bright And Beautiful
This is my beautiful granddaughter Aurora. Enjoy the show, it is best in full screen...
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
In 1985, the Church issued a new hymn book containing 341 hymns entitled Hymns of...
Musopen Offers Free Classical Music Downloads
My son Steven suggested that I blog about Musopen, the free online music collection....
Musical Testimony
I love to listen to music. I joy in my children’s music, especially my daughter’s....
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Daniel
Missionary Dan Email #15 from Choibalsan, Mongolia
Choibalsan: 6 missionaries and 4 contacts. Daniel third from left. Brother Anderson standing. This week was somewhat slow, but at the same time was a good week. We spent some time doing some service for members. We made buuz and helped some others get some firewood. It was fun to make buuz and at the same time be doing service. This week we’ll probably... [Read more of this review]
Caption Competition #4
This photograph was taken in Choibalsan, Mongolia. Those who have been following Daniel here will have already seen the picture. There are a lot of possible captions that come to mind but Judge Jill says for me to let the readers submit their captions first. Paul with the tempting Sours that could be in your mouth shortly The first prize (Kaysville... [Read more of this review]
Missionary Dan Email #14 from Choibalsan, Mongolia
// If you cannot see the video click here. Thanks for the great emails, not much to write about this week. Enjoy the little movie clip of my investigator’s son. He is saying, “Hey Kobe, what’s up?!” I think it’s great, but it was my companion’s idea. Transfer calls came and I’m staying here with my companion... [Read more of this review]
Missionary Dan Email #13 from Choibalsan, Mongolia
Mongolian children Daniel recently visited This week was a busy week with my companion and I running between some lessons to get there in time. We also worked with the branch missionaries to come with us so we could teach more at the same time. We have wonderful branch missionaries here that are willing to come with us almost every day. This week I... [Read more of this review]
Mongolian Moments #11
The percentage Mongolian church membership I used in the cartoon was based on a LDS membership of 7,721 at the end of 2007. According to LDS Newsroom the membership is now 8,444. The site does not indicate what year these numbers were tallied. There is one mission, two family history centers, and 21 congregations including one recently formed stake. Click... [Read more of this review]
Missionary Dan Email #12 from Choibalsan, Mongolia
This week wasn’t quite the adventure week like last one. We did get some good experiences though. I got a snap shot of my frozen eye lash. It really isn’t as cold as it looks like. Well maybe it is, I can’t tell because my body has adjusted to the cold. I enjoyed reading Jake’s journal entry article. I’ve kept a steady journal since... [Read more of this review]
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