Things People Should Know How to Spell

College vs. Collage


College: an institution of higher education; usually attended post high-school (where you should have learned to spell collage)


Collage: a piece of art with multiple items displayed; may involve magazines and rubber cement.


Severe vs. Sever


Severe: harsh, having a large impact


Sever: to cut apart or away from, like an arm or a stale pen-pal relationship


Stock vs. Stalk (Thanks Miss Maggie)


Now this one is tricky because there are a multitude of unrelated definitions for both, but let's give it a try.


Stock: 1) Merchandise available for purchase, 2) The act of placing that merchandise on shelves for consumer access, 3) Usual, common or ordinary items, 4) Something involving Wall Street and NASDAQ


Stalk: 1) A single rib of celery, 2) The object climbed by Jack, 3) To obsessively pursue/harass


Please also note:
Stocking: 1) Placing items on a shelf, 2) An article of clothing made from fabric worn on the foot, most often under shoes.
Stalking: 1) A cat waiting and watching prey, 2) Driving by your ex-whatever's house multiple times to see if s/he's home.


Gray vs. Grey
No content-based difference, just dialect.


Gray: American English


Grey: English


Who's vs. Whose


Who's: This is the contracted form of who is.


Whose: Possessive form of whom. (I'll explain whom in grammar post.)


No vs. Know (Sadly, this little gem is not a joke)


No: This powerful little word denotes negation.


Know: To have an understanding or expertise on a topic or subject.


To vs. Too


To: a preposition or part of an infinitive.


Too: Also, in addition, as well.


You're vs. Your
This well may be the one item on the list that most effectively increases my blood pressure. Especially when I see it in professional capacities. Or on facebook.


You're: Contracted form of you are


Your: Possessive.


Bottom Line: If you want me to take you seriously please don't tell me "your making a college to."

Temple Night

Tonight we had a Stake Temple Night at the Salt Lake Temple (even though that isn't our district). We started with a meeting in the chapel with the Temple President and then did a session. It was great! In addition to being able to do some wonderful service for those who have died, I was also able to renew a friendship with a an almost-cousin of mine. Love it!


My morning was spent volunteering at the Bountiful Temple and, boy, did my feet feel it. But even when I don't want to go, I'm always glad that I did once I get there.


Sometimes I forget to be grateful that I live in the midst of so many temples. As I was getting ready to leave I was feeling mildly inconvenienced that the evening was going to take up so much time. Then I remembered that most members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have to travel and give much more time to attend the temple than I ever do.


We are SO blessed!

Can't Do It All

Today, I went right to FHE at an assisted living facility (ALF) after leaving a work meeting. I got home at 8:30, when I ate and talked with my parents. Here's the deal, I have so many good things that need to happen, I feel a little frazzled right now.

I'm trying to exercise for improved health. Didn't happen today.
I brought work home with me that NEEDS to get done. Didn't happen today.
I needed to catch up with a friend. That did happen today and I'm glad.
I need to send an email for my calling. That is in the process of happening, but not until I've cleared my brain a little.
My ward is reading the Book of Mormon together. I'm already behind.

How do people fit all this stuff in? It is critical for me to sleep enough. I can't give that up without getting really sick. I have to work full-time and I have to give 100% to my patients while I'm there, even though that often means my days don't turn out as planned.

So, seriously, what do people do?

Little Things that Make Me Feel Loved

1. My dog's tail wagging so fast she can hardly walk when I come home.

2. My nephew, "Peter, High King of Narnia" talking my ear off the whole time I'm with him.

3. Said nephew telling me, "Good job Katie and Chad adopted me after my real parents were killed in the battle in Narnia."

4. A hug from an aphasic patient.

5. Holding hands with an elderly man who needs to feel comforted.

6. Dance parties.

7. Breakfast with friends.

8. A genuine, heartfelt smile.

9. Good friends and phone calls.

10. Babies and toddlers.

11. Walks outside.

12. Chocolate milk.

13. A good haircut.

14. Flowers.

15. Really good socks.