I've been thinking about all the things I do at work that neither law school or library school prepared me to do.
For example:
I now know how to video, download, convert and burn a class. Which meant I had to figure out what software to buy and troubleshoot file types.
I learned about CSS and HTML for the library's blog and now know how to add RSS feeds and stat counters to track use.
Marketing! Still have so much to learn.
And most importantly: how to deal with rude, passive agressive, crazy people. There should be an entire class on how to confront people.
I'm not complaining, really! It's just amazing how much I've had to learn on the job. Four years of advanced degrees is worth...um...I'll have to get back to you. I guess the degrees meant I could get my job and now it's up to me to keep learning.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Plural Marriage
On Friday nights, a group called Brewed Awakenings meets to discuss spiritual-related topics and this week's topic was plural marriage. The guests were a husband and wife (one of three) who answered our questions with incredible honesty.
They are independent, which means they don't have a prophet or belong to a larger FLDS group, and they worship on Sunday with their immediate family only. Why do they live in plural marriage? To attain higher glory in heaven.
Vicki has appeared on Oprah and other shows while her husband has not done as many public appearances because he fears it will affect his job. They were both raised in plural families. Vicki has 7 children and he has 24, including 5 one of the wives had from a prior relationship.
Some other fascinating things about them:
- They all live in the same house but it has three master bedrooms.
- Their children range in age from five weeks to 18.
- Other FLDS would probably consider them liberal.
- The third wife is Vicki's twin sister.
- There are more plural families in Utah than Polynesians.
- Most houses in Utah have been touched in some way by a polygamist as many are involved in the construction trade.
- They don't want polygamy to be legalized -- they want it to be decriminalized.
I am fascinated by this topic and have read numerous books about the FLDS but this definitely was the most eye-opening conversation I had ever had about the subject. I wish there had been more time to talk with them as I still struggle to understand the theology behind their decision.
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They are independent, which means they don't have a prophet or belong to a larger FLDS group, and they worship on Sunday with their immediate family only. Why do they live in plural marriage? To attain higher glory in heaven.
Vicki has appeared on Oprah and other shows while her husband has not done as many public appearances because he fears it will affect his job. They were both raised in plural families. Vicki has 7 children and he has 24, including 5 one of the wives had from a prior relationship.
Some other fascinating things about them:
- They all live in the same house but it has three master bedrooms.
- Their children range in age from five weeks to 18.
- Other FLDS would probably consider them liberal.
- The third wife is Vicki's twin sister.
- There are more plural families in Utah than Polynesians.
- Most houses in Utah have been touched in some way by a polygamist as many are involved in the construction trade.
- They don't want polygamy to be legalized -- they want it to be decriminalized.
I am fascinated by this topic and have read numerous books about the FLDS but this definitely was the most eye-opening conversation I had ever had about the subject. I wish there had been more time to talk with them as I still struggle to understand the theology behind their decision.
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Plural Marriage
On Friday nights, a group called Brewed Awakenings meets to discuss spiritual-related topics and this week's topic was plural marriage. The guests were a husband and wife (one of three) who answered our questions with incredible honesty.
They are independent, which means they don't have a prophet or belong to a larger FLDS group, and they worship on Sunday with their immediate family only. Why do they live in plural marriage? To attain higher glory in heaven.
Vicki has appeared on Oprah and other shows while her husband has not done as many public appearances because he fears it will affect his job. They were both raised in plural families. Vicki has 7 children and he has 24, including 5 one of the wives had from a prior relationship.
Some other fascinating things about them:
- They all live in the same house but it has three master bedrooms.
- Their children range in age from five weeks to 18.
- Other FLDS would probably consider them liberal.
- The third wife is Vicki's twin sister.
- There are more plural families in Utah than Polynesians.
- Most houses in Utah have been touched in some way by a polygamist as many are involved in the construction trade.
- They don't want polygamy to be legalized -- they want it to be decriminalized.
I am fascinated by this topic and have read numerous books about the FLDS but this definitely was the most eye-opening conversation I had ever had about the subject. I wish there had been more time to talk with them as I still struggle to understand the theology behind their decision.
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They are independent, which means they don't have a prophet or belong to a larger FLDS group, and they worship on Sunday with their immediate family only. Why do they live in plural marriage? To attain higher glory in heaven.
Vicki has appeared on Oprah and other shows while her husband has not done as many public appearances because he fears it will affect his job. They were both raised in plural families. Vicki has 7 children and he has 24, including 5 one of the wives had from a prior relationship.
Some other fascinating things about them:
- They all live in the same house but it has three master bedrooms.
- Their children range in age from five weeks to 18.
- Other FLDS would probably consider them liberal.
- The third wife is Vicki's twin sister.
- There are more plural families in Utah than Polynesians.
- Most houses in Utah have been touched in some way by a polygamist as many are involved in the construction trade.
- They don't want polygamy to be legalized -- they want it to be decriminalized.
I am fascinated by this topic and have read numerous books about the FLDS but this definitely was the most eye-opening conversation I had ever had about the subject. I wish there had been more time to talk with them as I still struggle to understand the theology behind their decision.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Vacation
One of the perks of working for the government is that I get paid vacations on all federal holidays, including Columbus Day. This past weekend we flew to Portland and enjoyed a long weekend with our families.
While my dad and G went camping, I went shopping with my sister and mom and spent a few giftcards to buy something beautiful in a blue box! We also checked out the new Northface outlet at Woodburn and ate sushi at Saburos, which in my opinion is the best on this side of the Pacific.
When the boys returned from camping, they assured us we hadn't missed anything too fun as the temperature dropped to 15 degrees and neither had warm enough clothes or sleeping bags.
It's hard to wake up at 5:45 after a lovely weekend of sleeping in.
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While my dad and G went camping, I went shopping with my sister and mom and spent a few giftcards to buy something beautiful in a blue box! We also checked out the new Northface outlet at Woodburn and ate sushi at Saburos, which in my opinion is the best on this side of the Pacific.
When the boys returned from camping, they assured us we hadn't missed anything too fun as the temperature dropped to 15 degrees and neither had warm enough clothes or sleeping bags.
It's hard to wake up at 5:45 after a lovely weekend of sleeping in.
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Apps
Since I purchased my iPhone I'm rarely on the computer and thus have abandoned almost every tech thing that can't be done from my phone. But today I discovered an iPhone app that let's me blog from my phone. Hooray!
There's too much to cover since my last post, so let's pretend everyone who reads this blog is all caught up. If you don't know me, I doubt you care that my brother got married, that I moved into a townhouse or that I'm hosting book club next month, which means I really do have to finish unpacking.
But back to apps: if you have an iPhone, what apps are on your must list? I got some great suggestions from my friends on Twitter but would love to hear from my blogging buddies.
Some of my favs: Shazam, Facebook, Bejeweled and Yelp.
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There's too much to cover since my last post, so let's pretend everyone who reads this blog is all caught up. If you don't know me, I doubt you care that my brother got married, that I moved into a townhouse or that I'm hosting book club next month, which means I really do have to finish unpacking.
But back to apps: if you have an iPhone, what apps are on your must list? I got some great suggestions from my friends on Twitter but would love to hear from my blogging buddies.
Some of my favs: Shazam, Facebook, Bejeweled and Yelp.
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
Making Plans
The big news this week was that G got accepted to the U, so he gets to stay in Utah with me! We also found a bigger place to rent as there is no way we can spend a year in my small apartment since we are already using every available closet, cupboard and bookshelf for storage and have an entire storage unit of stuff that needs a home. I miss my books, my couch, and my big TV! Our new place is actually a townhouse, so it will be the biggest home we've ever lived in together. I'm already making plans on where to display all of our books! And of course, where guests can stay when they visit. (Please come visit!)
On Saturday, I leave for Washington, D.C. for my professional conference. I'm not looking forward to being in D.C. because of the humidity, traffic, crowds, etc., but I'm very much looking forward to seeing my law librarian classmates and seeing my best friend from law school. And since we lived there for 3 years, I don't feel any pressure at all to spend my down time seeing sights. I'm going to enjoy the a/c as much as possible!
G asked me if I was going to visit my law school while in D.C. And I literally started laughing.
On Saturday, I leave for Washington, D.C. for my professional conference. I'm not looking forward to being in D.C. because of the humidity, traffic, crowds, etc., but I'm very much looking forward to seeing my law librarian classmates and seeing my best friend from law school. And since we lived there for 3 years, I don't feel any pressure at all to spend my down time seeing sights. I'm going to enjoy the a/c as much as possible!
G asked me if I was going to visit my law school while in D.C. And I literally started laughing.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Independence Day Celebration
This year we didn't watch fireworks or eat traditional 4th of July food like hot dogs or potato salad. My in-laws came to visit, so while the boys went hiking and fishing in the Uintahs, my MIL and I toured the state capitol and Temple Square. I was really excited to take her to the capitol because she's a history teacher. When we got there, we found about 100 demonstrators protesting everything: illegal immigration, the Obama administration (generally), taxes, bail outs. Everything!
Then last night, G and I started watching a documentary called Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech.
This was a great way to spend Independence Day: to see people exercising their rights as Americans and to hear what lawyers are doing to defend these rights.
Then last night, G and I started watching a documentary called Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech.
This was a great way to spend Independence Day: to see people exercising their rights as Americans and to hear what lawyers are doing to defend these rights.
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