I Should Have Seen It Before Now

I read this article after seeing a link on Facebook.  I loved it so much, I have to share.  Originally found at www.normons.com:

16 Reasons Buddy the Elf is Probably Mormon

By: Danny Rasmussen //
You may have been shocked to learn that your favorite rock star (Brandon Flowers) or your favorite DJ (KASKADE) is Mormon. But what about your favorite Christmas elf??

***We hope you’ll forgive us for the levity of this post. We couldn’t help ourselves.

1. He’s known for being happy.

 A 2012 Gallup poll found that Mormons and Jews are the happiest religious groups in the United States.

2. He doesn’t know how to swear.

  No, really…

3. He LOVES sugar.

See: The Mormon Dessert Party.

4. He’s not afraid to talk to strangers.

 I wonder where he served his mission? 

5. He’s exceptionally good at arts and crafts.

 Just search “mormon” on Pinterest or Etsy and see for yourself.

6. Like early Mormon pioneers, Buddy walked long distances through freezing conditions to find a place where he belonged.

7. He spreads cheer wherever he goes.

Hey, so do these guys!

8. He loves singing.

9. He runs away from naked women to whom he’s not married.

Nice to know that someone was paying attention during the Sunday School lesson about Joseph in Egypt fleeing from Potiphar’s wife.

10. He owns his weirdness.

 That’s what we Normons are all about!

11. He’s surprisingly good at basketball.

Jimmer, Jabari and the #1-ranked Lone Peak High School basketball team are proof.

12. He doesn’t always fit in.

See: The Benefits of Having an Asterisk.

13. He wants everyone to be on the nice list.

Literally, everyone.

14. His charm inspired a musical.

 Elf: the Musical doesn’t have as many Tony awards as The Book of Mormon, but it’s impressive nonetheless.

15. He consistently goes out of his way to serve others.

Mormons have been found to be some of the most “pro-social” members of American society. We do our best to dedicate our time and talents to serving our families, our church members, and our communities.

16. People accuse him of being delusional but, as it turns out, he’s not.

 And neither are we Mormons.

Still Going, Barely

Is it too late to ask Santa for an extra week to just sleep?  I feel wiped out.  I know I am getting better, but it is slow coming and I have little patience for being the patient. I did get to answer the phone at work yesterday, raspy voice and all, but at least I had a voice.  Will try again today and see if I can get better.  The poor hospice nurses that call, worry about me--I probably sounds like I need to get on hospice service myself.

Morphed

The cold I thought I had caught in time with various and sundry over the counter tricks has instead morphed into the mother of all sinus infections.  I got into see the doctor yesterday and he prescribed a Z pack for the antibiotics and a cough syrup with codeine.  But my head still feels like ti is going to explode.  Can you have a migraine AND a sinus infection?  I think I have both and it isn't right.  I'll keep you posted, but this kind of pain in my head is enough to drive me to harder drugs.

Uselss...That Comes to Mind

Yesterday I had no voice.  I mean I could whisper, but no one could hear me unless they were right next to me.  Makes it a little hard to answer the phone at work.  Oh, and that is my job.

I had a hard time stopping myself from trying to answer the phones, even though my coworkers were being great about it.  But a whispering voice on the phone isn't a great start when the call is made by some little old husband who can't hear himself.   A comedy of errors, indeed.

Luckily several items came in that need embroidery.  Luckily, that is also my job.  And luckily, today I'll be a little more useFUL as I get that done and not try to answer the phone.

There must be some magical solution to laryngitis.  I just haven't found the exact answer on Goggle yet.  But there is still time.  But my fingers are still crossed.

Time Out for Sickness

I came home from work last week with a sore throat, and I thought I was so smart by getting loaded up on Zicam and Airborne, but the cold hit with full force anyway.  I spent all day yesterday and most of the day Saturday in bed.  So, sorry, no posts.

I'll try to keep up this week.  But can you believe it is already December 16th?!?  What happened to the month? The year?  Man, time flies.

The Girl is home for Christmas break, and that is nice.  She got here Friday with her darling Roomie, Super Kate.  SK stayed over night with us and then was off to be home with her family.  Things are still settling.

I'll keep you posted, with any luck.