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The Manner of Happiness » Blog Archive » A Jaunt to San Antonio — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:56:35 +0000

[...] made their last stand. It was a place rich in history and I enjoyed it. We continued an Arnesen tradition of getting Christmas tree ornaments from places we visit and got one from the Alamo. The Alamo is a [...]

Comment on Becoming Men of God Through Faith by Adam Arnesen

Adam Arnesen — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:42:44 +0000

Please feel free to leave your thoughts and feelings.

Comment on Family, Freedom, God, and Country by Tiny

Tiny — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:41:09 +0000

Hi Adam,

I pretty much share your views about that which you have written. Many people agree with you (including myself) and many of us write about and point out these American cultural shortfalls.

But ... That is no longer enough, in my view. We need to begin to make things happen. It would please me immensely, rather than to simply read your writing (and agree with most of it) where you point out the problems and identify what is needed ... (which are quite good, by the way) ... to have you point out what we can do (what I can do) to make the changes you point out, come about.

For example, what can I do to bring about this change in others. My personal goal is to be a positive role-model for others (all others) but that has a VERY minor affect (if any)on our citizenry in general.

Would you be kind enough to share your thoughts with me?

Tiny

Comment on The Latest Presidential Proclamation by Karen

Karen — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:44:05 +0000

I was talking to the principal of American Heritage School last week about the high school history curriculum. He said that he is not as concerned about students' knowledge of communism (an "ism" that probably won't have much affect on students' lives today), but that he is much more concerned that students understand libertarianism. Libertarianism is a twisted idea of liberty. It basically says that "anything I want I should get; I am entitled to it; I have a right to it." This idea is at the root of many of today's ills, including President Obama's misguided understanding of "rights" in general and "gay rights" in particular. Just because people want something doesn't mean it is "right" for them to have it. This same philosophy creates the "frenzied family" syndrome (I have to make sure each child in my family has every opportunity to develop every interest and talent, even if it leaves no time for family togetherness or family identity) as well as the entitled and disrespectful feelings found in so many of today's youth (and adults). I hope that we as a people begin to open our eyes.

Comment on Sleep My Sons, Your Duty Done by Adam

Adam — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:07:33 +0000

The quote is from a memorial stone on Corregidor Island in the Philippines. I’m not sure who said it but I’ll see if I can find out.

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Comment on Sleep My Sons, Your Duty Done by Angela

Angela — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:36:40 +0000

I love the quote on this picture–who wrote it?
Thank you for your post. Yes, we must remember our honored dead, particularly by giving our “last full measure of devotion” to those causes which they thus far “so nobly advanced.”

Comment on When You Choose to Follow Christ by beka08

beka08 — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:13:00 +0000

i really like this quote! I rememorized it last semester. so I was thinking in sacrament meeting today. I was thinking about missionaries and how amazing they are. I didn’t realize it until now (because so many of my friends are leaving and gone) how much work and sacrifice it takes to be a missionary. I just wanna say thank you for serving your mission! You have always been such a great example to me! I hope I can be as good of a missionary and person that you are. Thanks for being the best big brother! Love you!

Comment on And Here We Go Again by Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:03:00 +0000

Nicely put. I feel the same way about the car industry. It’s a shame that the government is all wrapped up in these companies.

Comment on And Here We Go Again by Parkers

Parkers — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:56:00 +0000

I noticed this link on Jeff and Ruth’s blog– glad to see you in the blog-o-sphere. Also, happy birthday!

Comment on The Answer by Karen

Karen — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:50:00 +0000

This is exactly right.