Tristi Pinkston's comments

Mormons and Divorce - Part Three: When Sin is Not Involved

26 Sep 2008 05:35 PM

A bit of a clarification here, Valorie. :)

http://lds.families.com/blog/mormons-and-divorce-part-four-nevertheless-1

Today's "Why I Got Married, Why I Stayed Single" Series

26 Sep 2008 09:47 AM

But why is it a worry to be married?

High Winds Ruin David Blaine's Finale

25 Sep 2008 07:54 PM

It was pretty anti-climactic. The bullet thing was cool, though.

The Church is Still True

24 Sep 2008 10:57 AM

Thanks, Nola! And good to talk to you!

Oprah's "Why Men Cheat" Controversy

24 Sep 2008 10:21 AM

Wow -- that statistic of men who cheat really surprised me. I didn't realize it was that high.

I have noticed a trend toward belittling men in our media -- esp. our sitcoms, men are always treated like idiots. If this is rubbing off into how men are treated at home, I can see it.

I also agree that it's totally a man's responsibility if he's going to cheat. But the things we as wives can do to make him happier at home will also improve our marriage in other ways, as well. It's a win-win. And if he still cheats, well, you know you married an idiot. :)

Clay's Gay

24 Sep 2008 09:59 AM

I've always liked Clay, gay or not. I don't base whether I like someone's singing voice on their sexuality.

As far as if I'm surprised . . . nope. I loved how you put it -- an anti-news flash. :)

Sarah Palin: Supermom or In Way Over Her Head?

19 Sep 2008 08:07 PM

Teen mothers come from all demographics, from parents who work to parents who are home all the time. A lot of it comes from the personality of the individual and we can't say, "Well, she never would have gotten pregnant if ..." I've known a great many teen moms who were raised in homes where both parents were very present, very committed, and very approachable.

Wives Judging Wives

19 Sep 2008 08:04 PM

You make some great points here. I'm not so sure I could help run a country and be a mother, but then, I do a lot of juggling. I think we all do a lot of juggling and Palin is just juggling different things than the rest of us. I also really liked your statement about judging -- it's not a contest we're out to win. We're all just creating the best lives for ourselves as we can.

Purses, Parents, and Principals

18 Sep 2008 07:09 PM

I think it would be hysterical if every single girl in class were to walk in one day and put huge boxes of pads and tampons right in the middles of their desks and keep them there all during class. I bet the message would get through pretty fast. :)

I can't believe this school is being so hard-headed about this. Come on -- it's embarrassing enough to *be* on your period without making it a show and tell.

Using Book-it for homeschooling

17 Sep 2008 08:28 PM

Hey, I like that idea! Get the pizza and don't connect it to the learning! Sneaky, very sneaky, but I like . . .

I don't like the idea of "bribing" my children to learn, but I'm not opposed to recognizing their accomplishments, either. It does become a fine line to walk sometimes.