Direct but not Profane

I have thought for a long time about changes we could make to our political system and what they would mean in reality. I have a new one. I wonder what the effect would be if each state were required to elect one democrat and one republican as their senators? From a very short-sighted point [...]

I have figured out the best reason to re-elect George Bush this year. I am under no pretense that everybody agrees with this idea, but I think few people have considered the unique opportunity that re-electing our current president provides for the American political system.
If George Bush is re-elected he will not leave any heir-apparent [...]

I said that I could not plan a busier two weeks. Little did I know that there was more to come . . .
I now have a job interview in the middle of AECT.

I just got a response from the University of Missouri regarding my PhD application – they want to schedule a telephone interview. This is the final step in the application process and indicates that they think I am qualified based on my application so far. I am thrilled and excited.
This completes my next two weeks. [...]

I think it is exciting and appropriate that we have a new apostle who is not from the United States. It reflects the growing maturity of the worldwide church.
I wholeheartedly support Elder Uchtdorf and Elder Bednar.