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A note my elderly parents taped to their front door.

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The progression of Calvin’s facial expressions as he realizes what is happening just kills me. 😂

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Cozy!

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This about sums it up for me these days.

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An M. Night Shyamalan twist ending! 😁

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Further evidence that Calvin’s dad was just like Calvin as a kid.

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PIC

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Today I go for the gusto!

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And the capital of Tatooine is Pew-pew-pew

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There’s never enough time to do all the nothing you want.

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Wump!

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His bike, sometimes his mom’s cooking, monsters under the bed, and now the pile of leaves. Calvin just can’t catch a break.

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It's a magical world...

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Happy Weekend Parents of Young Children 😁

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Gotta make sure everyone in a five mile radius knows

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My watch’s reaction when I accidentally select “Outdoor Run” when I’m just going for a walk.

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Congrats on your election, senator.

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Brrr! And happy new year SLC!

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Sunday mornings with Calvin and Hobbes

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PIC

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I know we’re in a drought, but damn I’m digging the green!

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Autumn at Silver Lake

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S7E10 Back Talk - the end of the episode when Daphne sees Niles for the first time after finding out he has a crush on her. Jane Leeves played it perfectly.

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Calvin’s grandma seems savage. Would have loved to have her make an appearance!

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Apparently I-10 is the highway to heaven for Hobbes!

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Is anyone else here Niles when it comes to social situations?

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Hobbes's Field of Dreams

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Machines will turn us into zomb...<ping> hey, someone just commented on my reddit post!

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Okay...who said it best?

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El Fugitivo

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Great Salt Lake Sunset

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Came downstairs and found him reading in this position.

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My new Tinder profile intro

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Daphne: I have a feeling that before very long you'll be sitting down to a nice, romantic dinner with the woman of your dreams. Niles: I think you may just be right. (S5E20, First Date)

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Officer Nasty!

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Although, technically, is it still an eye patch if you’re wearing it on your...

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Summer Storm

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Last night’s hike

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Sunrise in the foothills

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Let's all do as Calvin does and think VERY long-term today!

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M’lady!

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Father’s Day fancy drink!

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Hits too close to home

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Who's the alien?

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Just about all animals have a heaven. Martin to Alice after he accidentally told her that her hamster died and talks about death and heaven. Then after Alice and Roz leave there's about 20 seconds of silence with just Martin and Eddie. It's beautiful how much can be said with no words at all.

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My contribution to the Calvin and Hobbes themed home screen.

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The West Wing Episode Rankings from MDb

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S6E3 - the look on Margaret’s face as everyone rushes pass her to the hospital after finding out Leo had a heart attack. No one stopped to talk to her. I don’t think we even see her the rest of the episode. Breaks my heart. 😢

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It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!

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I know there are a lot of changes happening on temple square but this really surprised me! 🍻

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I ❤️ Summer

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These two pics were taken less than 48 hours apart. I really am glad we're getting a lot of water...but come on!

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Goblin Valley

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Took this pic the other night...the angle seemed to capture the true essence of the temple.

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The world had an almost surreal look to it this morning.

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“Does anyone here speak French? Anyone besides Frasier?” (S8E11 Motor Skills)

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Summer days!

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Buenas Noches

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One sink, three faucets (one faucet each for soap, water, and air), no labels

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Main Street

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I came to “look around” because so much is “happening in Manhattan and we just happen to be in the greatest city in the world.” 33 years between my first and second visit...hope it’s MUCH shorter before my next one! ❤️

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I like coaxing that first sweet cylinder out of its hiding place and bringing it slowly up to my lips....Little fingers of smoking filling me, caressing me, feeling that warmth penetrate deeper and deeper, until I think I'm going to burst!

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Visiting this week and damn it is beautiful here!

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Happy Friday and I hope you all have a great weekend!!

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I’m 39 years old and just bought my first tank top. I mean, it’s pretty obvious why church dudes preach against these. I can only imagine the feelings my marshmallow-colored, toothpick-like-girth upper arms are stirring in you all. 💪😁

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Of course, I too noticed Roz's sex appeal immediately. She had the same effect on all of us stallions in the KACL corral. She made us want to paw the ground and rise up on our powerful haunches, fetlocks glistening. Smokey, Misty, Storm! Away!

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City Creek from Abravanel Hall

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Some love for “Shutout in Seattle” (S6, E23-24)...excellent physical comedy form DHP, the whole Cassandra/Faye mix up, and even a song as Marty makes the boys sing Goldfinger. It’s a great two-parter!

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Email from Davis School District - daughter was exposed to Covid. Surprised exposed kids can still attend in person (with face mask). The most frustrating part of this is they are so back logged we didn’t even get the notification until 7 days after the exposure. 🤦🏼‍♂️

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Daphne Moon, will you and your beautiful toes and your exquisite ankles and your precious knees, elbows and arms and fingers and shoulders...will you marry me?

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In one week we have the US national media covering a story that involves a bishop telling an abuse victim to stay quiet while in Utah the church publicly supports a bill to make recording church leaders illegal without prior knowledge or consent.

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You make me want to stuff my face with egg rolls and...I don’t know what.

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The sky sure is big here

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I’m feeling snarky...the number of comments on these two KSL articles. (One had been posted for about 4 hours and the other for about 3 hours when I took the screenshots).

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Calvin's rocket ship underwear contradiction

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Today’s sunrise near Capitol Reef National Park

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Good morning SLC! TGIF!

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Some very Utah names showing up at the bowling alley.

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Crayola should make a color called September Blue!

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Star Mitzvah has probably my favorite end credits scene. Which end credit scenes stand out to you?

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A cold winters night at city hall

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My new vacuum came in a box that was packed in a box that was packed in a box.

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Yup

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This is the place?

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I visited Southeastern Utah a couple weeks ago and just want to say to all you exmormons, hear the words of my mouth (repeated three times).

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My Pride Flag made out of Jello...seems appropriate for celebrating Pride in Utah! Happy Pride everyone!

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I'm not much of a winter weather guy but damn the snow looks beautiful up in the mountains!

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Calvin has a future as a politician

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The hero worship is alive and well. Nelson seems to foster this more than others I remember.

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Santa Cruz...thank you!! My kids and I visited a couple of weeks ago...our first trip since my divorce was finalized earlier this summer. It was the happiest, most relaxed week we’ve had in ages! It was so magical there that we all wanted to stay. Thanks for being such an awesome and welcoming city!

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I’ve quit teams, clubs, bands; I’ve quit jobs, professional and community organizations; I’ve quit friends and even girlfriends. I could always do it authentically and openly. What does it say about an organization when I am so afraid to publicly leave because of the fall out? What does it say?

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“Oh Joseph!...Have they taken you from me at last?” -Emma Smith. This quote is on display at the Church History Museum. As an exmo now, knowing that JS was a liar and conniver who couldn’t keep it in his pants, I interpret this quote VERY differently than my TBM family. I hear relief in her voice.

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In case you were confused on their priorities...

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TGIF

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And the TBM's watching conference this weekend will let the irony wash right over them.

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Stolen from a friend's Facebook page.

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Oh, yes, Niles, that’s just what we need, a fourth language!

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Not ready for a selfie yet but I did go hiking last Friday without a shirt on for the first time in my life. The warm sun on my gross-dude-porn-shoulders felt amazing! Can’t wait to do it again...and my apologies if you happen to see me on the trail. 😁

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Saw this sign on a church door. Takes “Visitors Welcome” to a whole new level.

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My Jello Pride Flag!

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And once again, the irony will wash over TBM's as they gorge themselves on 8-10 hours of cultish codswallop.

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Hmmm 🤔

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Breaking...the church to release a new, more authentic, logo this weekend at general conference!

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Read into this what you will...the number of comments on these two KSL articles. 🤦‍♂️

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DW was reading BOM to kids and read the following verse: ...The man who had been appointed to be the chief captain over the Nephites...and his name was____ DW paused there so my kids to fill in the name. My six year old proudly yelled, America! It was Captain America! Proud parenting moment!

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As my mom used to say, “No leaves, No flowers, No colors, November.” Still a beautiful city and a pretty great place to live imo.

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Even my own bishop, who is a professional marriage and family counselor, said that gay people can't really love each other in the same way straight people can. It's painful the way the church messes with people's heads.

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Frasier Episode Rankings from IMDb

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Once again the philosophy of Calvin and Hobbes makes a lot more sense to me than most other religious teachings. Here’s your Sunday sermon on life and death.

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Life Pro Tip: If you rely on your organization's leaders to tell you it's okay to love certain people then you might belong to a mother-f#$%ing goddamn cult! (Bonus tip: there's no paradox between love and law...you can totally love and be kind to everyone and you won't be arrested for it).

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Seems appropriate for a Monday.

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True happiness according to Calvin and a Jim Halpert expression from Hobbes in the third panel. A little something for everyone today!

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I love it when Calvin breaks the fourth wall

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Truly, the wisdom of this shines right through. Revelation at work.

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Some irony for your Monday

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Putting the con in contradiction since 1830.

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Christmas lights at Gallivan Center

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Thank god for remotes

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Yep...I'm Calvin, Susie is my life goals, and the snowballs are my preparation. Whiff!

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What would a meet up between Calvin, Hobbes, Charlie Brown, and Snoopy be like?

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I guess any three in a row?

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Calvin and Hobbes with a GoPro...ahead of their time.

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Moroni points the way...follow the profit!

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Imagine Calvin as a teenager with a smartphone.

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What mormon leaders can learn from my underwear drawer: The upper pic is my former, TBM drawer...all the same, covers up too much, white and delightsome. The lower pic is my new drawer with a diversity of styles, brands, and colors; or, as Nelson might say, different “flavors.” Which do you prefer?

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Hawaii 4-0. This week Hawaii became the 40th State I’ve visited. What can I say that wouldn’t be cliche? It was paradise. Can’t wait to return and explore more areas and islands. I still got sand in my shoes. 😁

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1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in Christ ought himself also so to walk, even as Christ walked.

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You can buy anything in this world with money.

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“He that hath no money, come buy and eat; yea, come buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth.” 2 Nephi 9:50-51

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When the church announced the location for the second temple in St George I sent it to a tbm family member who lives and owns some properties there. Their response should make the Q15 proud...it’s all about the money.

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A new look for the Building-That-Thou-Shalt-Not-Touch...Happy Pride!

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“Warped values are the price for a vicarious thrill.” And this was before reality tv was a thing!

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This Chili’s schedule

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Obviously lucre is only bad in the hands of the members. They might frivolously spend money on rent, heat, clothing or food. Better to give it to the brethren so it can be spent on malls, celestial room rugs, and other essentials.

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Celebrity: the fame and public attention accorded to individuals or groups. But they say they neither want nor seek it. They say church members shouldn't seek it. Guess that advice doesn't apply to them.

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The church is testing out new Visitors Welcome signs...see the comments for the details on the small print

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You know you live in Utah when your kid’s elementary school shirt looks like it was designed by the YW camp director. I mean really, from the font to the message to the bee motif.

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With gender issues in the US headlines again, this seemed appropriate to share

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On my lunch hour I decided to head over to the garden grounds of a local, culturally important organization. I forget which one. My reading material? Mormon Origins. Beautiful day! But what the hell is that big ass gray and granite gothic monstrosity in the background??

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Book leant to me by TBM. First chapter talks about confirmation bias and tendency to have beliefs similar to friends/family and not challenge them (run with the herd). The highlights are the TBM’s highlights! Yet it doesn’t even occur to him how this could be applied to the church.

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Fire!

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I'm still waiting for the church to announce they are converting the Draper temple into a homeless shelter

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Living on your own/having roommates

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Realized what all those steeples are really telling me. Today I gave the same message back.

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This Brigham Young quote is in the Zions Bank main branch. Best part is the last phrase about how a wise man will “dispose of it [one’s money] to his own advantage.” When you think of the church’s finances and where they spend their money, I guess they can thank old Brig for setting their course.

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