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I'm sorry y'all, but when you talk about baseball, this is all I can think of
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A screenshot of some advice forum: "Atheists, imagine you're a famous baseball player and are about to bat the winning hit. Accidentally, the pitcher tosses a Christian baby at you. Would you still hit the baby out of the stadium and win millions, or spare the Christian baby?"
October 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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Me seeing the new hymn drop like:
They don't know meme image. Guy in the corner is saying "they don't know I play the organ and want to be an organist." Right dancing couple says "We know." Bottom left dancing couple says "both you and your husband mentioned it so many times in your talks"
September 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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*sighs*
*fixes the sign*
a sign from futurama that has been altered to read "0 projects finished without picking up a new hobby"
August 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Now That's What I Call Maintenance Phase found in my HelloFresh box this week 🙃 @michaelhobbes.bsky.social
From a HelloFresh box insert about vegetables, a section of the text reads: "Trying to get your kids to eat more veggies? A Stanford University study found that diners were 41% more likely to choose a veggie when it had a more creative name. Wouldn't we all prefer to eat things like X-Ray Vision Sticks (aka carrots) or Superpower Orbs (aka peas)? We think so. Oh, and did we mention, 3 out of 4 parents say their kids eat more veggies with HelloFresh? That's a fresh win!"
August 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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I saw this still in the behind-the-scenes for last week's Game Changer and immediately went "oh that's a missionary name tag" and then managed to find that the still is from a short film
www.imdb.com/title/tt2034...
a tumblr screenshot of a behind-the-scenes video for a Dropout Game Changer episode. the video is paused on a picture of a man (Kurt Reynolds) in glasses, white button-up, and tie with what looks to be a fake LDS missionary name tag, standing next to a character played by Jacob Wysocki
August 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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It seems like these two are compatible, rather than opposing options
Two possible answers in an online quiz. Option one: "Inspired human document, valuable for spiritual wisdom, but not inerrant or infallible; subject to critical interpretation and discernment." Option two: ”The Bible is inspired, but so are our church's additional scriptures, which clarify and expand upon biblical teachings.”
May 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Last week's absurdity was a property management company charging a $35/month fee for "maintaining the washer and dryer"
Screenshot with the following text: "This home is equipped with in-home laundry appliances, which Tricon will provide and maintain. We charge $35 per month for homes with in-place washer/dryers."
April 25, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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I've got a purple copy!
A purple John Green signature in his new book Everything is Tuberculosis
March 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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This is the article that Booth is referring to (all images are the same; not enough room for alt text. most alt text in the last image) #mormonstudies

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YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED BY JOSEPH FIELDING SMITH, president of the council of the twelve DIFFERENCES IN BODIES IN THE RESURRECTION Question: "The Lord has revealed through the Prophet Joseph Smith that there will be no marriage outside of the celestial kingdom, and even there, only among those who have been faithful to all covenants in mortal life and have been married according to divine law in the temple of the Lord. The question was raised in our class in regard to men and women who are assigned to other kingdoms, also those who are in the celestial kingdom and who are unmarried; what will prevent them from living together outside of the marriage covenant? We assume it to be a fact that females, as well as males, in great numbers will inherit places in these other kingdoms. ''Will you kindly discuss this problem for us?" Answer: We may well believe that our Eternal Father has fully considered this point and made ample provision to meet the situation. In the Doctrine and Covenants, section 88, we are informed that there will be differences in the bodies of inhabitants of the several kingdoms to meet every need and restriction. "And they who are not sanctified through the law which I have given unto you, even the law of Christ, must inherit another kingdom, even that of a terrestrial kingdom, or that of a telestial kingdom. "For he who is not able to abide the law of a celestial kingdom cannot abide a celestial glory. "And he who cannot abide the law of a terrestrial kingdom cannot abide a terrestrial glory. "And he who cannot abide the law of a telestial kingdom cannot abide a telestial glory; therefore he is not meet for a kingdom of glory. Therefore he must abide a kingdom which is not a kingdom of glory." (D&C 88:22-24.) [continued in next image] We are informed in this revelation that those who cannot abide any of these kingdoms will also be quickened, that is they will receive the resurrection, but they shall go to their own place, ". . . to enjoy that which they are willing to receive, because they were not willing to enjoy that which they might have received." (Ibid., 88:32.) Since bodies will be raised in the resurrection to suit the condition of each individual, the Lord will assign each man and woman to the place which each has earned. We are fully justified in believing that provision has been made to cover every emergency and condition peculiar to each kingdom. Our own judgment should reveal to us that our Father in heaven would not overlook a matter as vital as this fact that men and women are to be assigned to the several kingdoms which their mortal lives entitle them to obtain. Divine justice will be meted out to each, whether male or female, according to their opportunities to hear and receive his gospel, and based on their free agency to act independently of the commandments and blessing of the Lord. As simple a matter as marriage for eternity and the union of the sexes in eternity has been determined according to the mercy and justice of our Eternal Father. We may conclude that the matter of the sexes was fully considered and the decree entered long before the Garden of Eden or the time when this earth was formed. [continued in next image] Elder Orson Pratt in a wonderful discourse on the resurrection has given this key to the situation, which must be true, for it seems clear and logical: "In all the works of God, we behold a resemblance among classes; but a variety among individuals belonging to each class. All the planets of our system resemble each other more or less in form; but in magnitude and many other respects, there is a great variety. In every species of animals and plants, there are many resemblances in the general outlines, and many specific differences characterizing the individuals of each species. So in the resurrection: there will be several classes of resurrected bodies; some celestial, some terrestrial, some telestial, and some sons of perdition. Each of these classes will differ from the others by prominent and marked distinctions; yet in each, considered by itself, there will be found many resemblances as well as distinctions. There will be some physical peculiarity by which each individual in every class can be identified." (The Seer, p. 274.) Our own sober judgment teaches us that the Lord in his infinite wisdom and justice, would see to it that the privileges of increase or cohabitation between men and women in these kingdoms would be impossible because of peculiar conditions pertaining to these glories. Is not the sectarian world justified in their doctrine generally proclaimed, that after the resurrection there will be neither male or female sex? It is a logical conclusion for them to reach and apparently is in full harmony with what the Lord has revealed regarding the kingdoms into which evidently the vast majority of mankind is likely to go. However, if members of the Church are faithful and true to the covenants and commandments of the gospel, there is no reason for them to worry about the condition which will prevail in these several kingdoms.
February 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Today's #mormonstudies tidbit comes from a letter written by T. Y. Booth to George T. Boyd!
Would you care to comment on the JFS article in the January Era? I have been counting on a satisfactory love life even in the Telestial, but if he is right it is enough to make a man repent. Can you reassure me?
February 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Today's #MormonHistory find:

In the 1921 Correlation/Social Advisory Committee report, they describe what sounded to me like Seminary...but for elementary school students. This was completely new to me, but I managed to find out that the Religion Class program was the 1890 precursor to Seminary
VII. CHURCH SCHOOLS It has been assumed without extensive consideration on the part of the Committee that the scope of the Church School System is to provide: 1. Religious, moral and secular instruction in its schools and classes. 2. Training teachers and leaders for Church and State school service. 3. Research in Church Work. and is advised that for many years the Religion Class organization has been considered in a general way at least, a part of the Church School System; that funds from that system have been provided for its support, and that the General Church Board of Education has also taken some part in the direction of its affairs. It is understood that the original purpose of the Religion Classes was to complement the education of Latter-day Saint children by providing religious instruction and activity in close connection with day-school work. In recent years this very purpose has come to be one of the main objectives of the Church School System -- its pre-sent policy being to leave high-school training so far as possible to State schools, and to provide in connection therewith seminaries for religious training. The Church School System has taken over entirely the seminaries throughout the Church, which were once operated, in part at least, in connection with the General Board of Religion Classes. These seminaries maintained by the Church now conduct classes for religious training every school day, and it is understood that the Religion Classes also contemplate, under ideal conditions, a similar daily exercise. While the suggestion might be regarded as transcending the Committee's functions, it nevertheless deems it important to bring to the attention of the Presiding Authorities the advisability of transferring the supervision and administration of Religion Class work to the Church School System. It makes the suggestion with due deference to the Religion Class Organization as it now exists and the great work which it has accomplished, but out of consideration for the unity of Church organization and in the interest of what it also believes will bring about a consummation of the initial purposes of the great Religion Class movement. The Committee has taken the view that the service which the Church is rendering and proposes to render through its seminaries to high-school students is the same kind of service that should be rendered to elementary and junior-high-school pupils through the Religion Classes. It is felt that this service can be rendered effectively only through teachers who are qualified by experience and training, that Latter-day Saint teachers in public schools are well adapted for the work; and that such professional teachers are more likely to respond to the call of the Church School System, even though their service be voluntary, than to the call of any other organization. It is believed too, that the supervision of this work should be under the direction of educators acting in general and Stake capacities, since the field or scope of the work is primarily an educational one. It is felt that the Church School System has a great contribution to make in the extension of its religious edu-cation facilities, not only to the Church but to the world. The Committee has also proceeded upon the assumption that organizations are not to be maintained except for the purpose of ful-filling specific needs and requirements. Without in any sense justi-fying the opposition that has been encountered, the Committee calls attention to the fact that the Religion Class movement has met with pronounced resistence during its entire history. It seems quite possible that the worthy purpose of the movement might be accomplished more effectively, and with far less resistence, by the Church Schools. It is clearly recognized by the Committee that if this change were authorized, the administration of the Religion Class work could be taken over only so fast as the Church School authorities could provide supervisers and organize their forces for the conduct of the work.
February 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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This section from near the chart does seem to suggest that "home" was a likely possibility as a Sunday afternoon activity
program for the family should be carried cut. It is felt also that two other evenings in the week should be left open for the use of the home, one of which might well be devoted to entertainments given in the home, thus tending to stimilate a form of entertainment that is regarded as of great importance in the promotion of culture and desirable social relationships. It is also suggested that, with the exception of the fast day and such other necessary exceptions as will come to stakes and wards, Sunday afternoon be designated as another home or family period. While a large number of wards now hold sacrament meetings in the afternoon, it is believed that with comparatively few exceptions sacrament meetings could be held with greater advantage to the people on Sunday evening. A few of the older people might prefer the afternoon, but it is regarded as being essential to the welfare of the young that the meetings be held at the time that will most likely secure their attendance. The worship and the spirit of the sacrament meetings should become a great factor in developing the faith of our young people. Furthermore, Sunday evening is not a very good time for the holding of regular Mutual Improvement Association meetings, principally for the reason that much of the work cannot with propriety be carried out on the Sabbath day. After much deliberation on the subject, it is suggested that community recreation be provided on Saturday evening. This recommendation would seem to be contrary to advice that has gone forth from a number of the Church institutions to the effect that Saturday evening should be used as a preparation period for Sunday.
February 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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I need some help interpreting this proposed table of weekly LDS programs/meetings from 1921!

I'm particularly confused by Sun PM, Sun Evening (presumably the unlabeled column), Wed Eve, and Fri Eve. Like, is the Sun PM three different activities? Or just one?

#MormonHistory
A table with four columns and four rows. The first column lists days of the week, Sunday - Wednesday. The second col has the heading of A.M., and the third col is P.M. The fourth col does not have a heading. The Sunday row has "Sunday School [new line] Choir Practice [number sign, with info on next image]" in col 2, "Home [new line] Monthly Fast [new line] Meeting" in col 3, and "Sacrament Meeting [new line] Conjoint MIA [new line] (Monthly)" in col 4. Mon has no text in cols 2 or 3, but "Home Evening" in col 4. Tues has no text in col 2, but has "Primary [new line] Relief Society" in col 3, and "YMMIA [new line] YWMIA" in col 4. Wed has no text in col 2 or 3. In col 4, the text is "Home [new line] Ward Teaching" A table with three rows and four columns. The first column has the days listed Thursday - Saturday. Col 2 is labeled "AM" and Col 3 is labeled "PM." Col 4 has no label. Thurs has no col 2 text. In col 3, it has "Religion Class," and col 4 has "Teacher-Training & Leadership Classes". Fri has no text in col 2 or 3. Col 4 has "Home [new line] Entertainments". Sat has no text in col 2. Col 3 has "Supervised Community recreation for half holiday." Col 4 has "Supervised community recreation for Social Center". Under the table is a # that corresponds to the Sunday AM table cell in the previous image. The text reads, "It is suggested that Sunday School be held from 10 to 12 a.m., and Choir Practice from 12 to 1. In the event a choir practice is not feasible at this hour, it is suggested that it be held immediately preceding or following the Teacher-Training and Leadership Classes on Thursday Evening."
February 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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I have been informed by my husband that citing my own work is giving Obama awarding Obama meme vibes
Photoshopped image of Obama (right) putting a medal around Obama (left).
January 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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This is a good explanation, but the TL;DR is that crochet stitches are twisty in ways that machines can't replicate
Reddit response by user Lephera: "No expert here, but this is my best effort.... Knitting is basically row of loops. sometimes you twist them or go through them the other way or drop them or whatever, but when you really look at it, you just get row after row of loops. If you have ever loom knit, you know how a knitting machine works. It makes a row of 50 loops, then makes 50 more loops above those and slides the first 50 over the second 50 and yay! knitting! (yes, i know it can be more complicated, but still just loops) Crocheting on the other hand, even the simplest stitch isn't just a loop. Each stitch in crochet has to be made independently. If you cut one stitch in the middle of knitting, the whole column of stitches can come out, if you cut a piece in the middle of crochet, you get a hole, but it does not run. If you had a machine that was capable of manipulating the hook correctly, you wouldn't be able to guarantee that the yarn would be precisely where you needed it. I think the hook would constantly be snagging up the yarn and the machine wouldn't be able to do anything about it. tldr: we are awesome and have magic. and machines don't."
January 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Hahaha this was my actual review in my spreadsheet for manacled
A screenshot of a spreadsheet. The first row in the cell reads "Handmaid's Tale inspired AU" while the row in the next column reads "Eh. It was pretty dark."
January 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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(it does look like there's some "official" or sanctioned art, and I like this limited run tarot card set art the best

coppermind.net/wiki/Adolin_...)
A digital painting of Adolin Kholin from Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive book series. He is looking off to the left, wearing blue armor and holding a white sword shape in the foreground. There is a yellow ring shape circling his head and upper body. Art is by taratjah.
December 23, 2024 at 3:24 AM
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I'm genuinely concerned this crocheted blanket isn't going to hold up for more than a week of use by a nearly 7-year-old. I did use magic knots but it turns out acrylic is a rather slippery yarn material. (And yes, genuinely seeking advice)
A close up of a crochet blanket. There is an untied knot between a change of yarn colors. A farther away close up of the crochet blanket, made up of multicolored cats with black eyes. There are lots of color changes with knots marking each change in color.
December 21, 2024 at 10:09 PM
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According to my math, I need to crochet 3-4 hours on this every day for the next week to finish by Christmas
A half-finished crochet blanket. It is a pattern of multicolored cats.
December 15, 2024 at 9:17 PM
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A screenshot of two skeets. The first is from user @jblainefoster.bsky.social: "what do I want for Christmas. help me." The second, not in response to the first skeet, is from @ashrowan.design: "guys only care about TWO things:" followed by a picture of two countdowns. The first countdown is to Winter solstice on Sat Dec 21 2024 and has 11 days left. The second countdown is to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Fri Dec 20 2024 and has 10 days left.
December 10, 2024 at 9:56 PM
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Public Service Announcement for parents whose Spotify Wrapped is actually for their kids:

Exclude playlists from your taste profile.
A screenshot of a Spotify playlist "All Pokemon theme songs 1996-2024" A line of three horizontal dots next to the download playlist button is circled in red A screenshot of the drop down menu selected in the previous screenshot. The option "Exclude from your taste profile" is circled in red
December 5, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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Crocheted a hat for my kid who said it was "pretty good" 😅
A small child with an obscured face wearing a crochet hat with a dark red brim, a bright red middle, a dark red top, and a bright red pompom. a crochet hat with a dark red brim, a bright red middle, a dark red top, and a bright red pompom. There is a black and white shih tzu laying down in the background
December 3, 2024 at 9:04 PM
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It's here and I love her your honor
A picture of the Tortured Poets Department snow globe
November 24, 2024 at 11:19 PM
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Love this for them
A black and white shih tzu is sitting on a 6 year old's lap while he holds a PlayStation controller
November 23, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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It already looks so much better this time around! I'm relying on magic knots, plus I doubled the size of the cats so I have to switch colors less often
A crochet cat blanket in progress
November 21, 2024 at 9:41 PM