: About Me

I am a political and cable news junkie. I grew up in a family of eccentric lawyers; arguing about politics is, thus, my favorite sport. I love to run; I have completed six marathons and am probably going to get sucked into doing another one this February even though I have repeatedly vowed not to. I love to blog (http://ashadeandd.blogspot.com/) about all of the interesting and/or stupid things I say and do whilst working as a stay at home mother. I was born and raised in Utah. I graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in American Studies. Yes, I am LDS (mormon.) I live in Loma Linda, CA where my husband is currently attending dental school. Someday when we are not already thousands of dollars in debt for school, I will attend law school. In the meantime, I am going to indulge in my passion for the written word and hopefully earn a bit of extra cash while I enjoy this fleeting time with my growing son...and dog.

My passion is ...

family and blogging about my family

I know too much about ...

food

My parents always told me ...

I was a smart ass

My childhood ambition ...

law school

My favorite memory ...

watching shooting stars on top of the houseboat with my grandpa in Lake Powell

Why I write ...

I am good at it

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

the Today show

My first job ...

Hogi Yogi "Team Member"

My best moment ...

toss up between marrying Adam and giving birth to Eli

My inspiration ...

My grandma. Someday when I grow up I want to be like her. It probably won't happen....

Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) What do Mormons believe

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There are myriad falsehoods and misconceptions circulating about Mormon beliefs as a result of Mitt Romney's candidacy for president. This is not meant to address all of those inaccuracies, nor is meant to be a comprehensive corrective list of such. It is meant to set those minds at ease that may have a political propensity to vote for Romney, but are concerned about all of the brainwashing material the media has injected into society about Mormons, and thus, Mitt Romney. Really, the myths and worry about Romney's faith are extremely exaggerated and ultimately for naught. The following are...

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