tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post6420614058492418786..comments2023-12-31T05:01:58.031-06:00Comments on Young Stranger: The Last Shall Be FirstJohn Gustav-Wrathallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03557940681381951271noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-77737080617131175482019-07-31T15:08:53.396-05:002019-07-31T15:08:53.396-05:00Just discovered your blog, and I really appreciate...Just discovered your blog, and I really appreciate your honesty, thoughtfulness, and your good heart. I plan to keep reading!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-8702045098026262532009-11-03T16:23:08.334-06:002009-11-03T16:23:08.334-06:00Maraiya, thanks!
Yes, I have appreciated those me...Maraiya, thanks!<br /><br />Yes, I have appreciated those messages from President Monson as well...John Gustav-Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03557940681381951271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-52274781889772633322009-11-03T11:06:59.645-06:002009-11-03T11:06:59.645-06:00I loved this. I think the LDS community often fai...I loved this. I think the LDS community often fails to embrace those whom Jesus often told us to in His parables; I think of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son. It's so easy to get wrapped up in people who are just like you and follow certain conventions that if we are not actively seeking, we will forget those who need us most. Pres. Monson's talks on service and loving the weakest among us have been quite moving.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17254208744417742746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-50878985388385153612009-08-18T07:57:48.590-05:002009-08-18T07:57:48.590-05:00Bravone -- It has been a while! Everything is fin...Bravone -- It has been a while! Everything is fine, thanks... All good things that have been keeping me away from blogging... In addition to good family stuff like vacations in Utah and then Memphis, I am putting most of my writing energy into the completion of the second draft of a new book, which I have a goal of having ready to send to an editor by the end of August. But don't worry, I'll be back soon enough.John Gustav-Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03557940681381951271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-57460171863177192002009-08-17T18:23:29.250-05:002009-08-17T18:23:29.250-05:00John, it's been a while. Everything okay?John, it's been a while. Everything okay?Bravonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762204502534599107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-87488421856204482822009-08-16T23:22:16.854-05:002009-08-16T23:22:16.854-05:00I love this. Thanks you for sharing. Very inspirin...I love this. Thanks you for sharing. Very inspiringAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-50745359715925974462009-08-14T19:07:15.508-05:002009-08-14T19:07:15.508-05:00And, after all, that's what Jesus would do.And, after all, that's what Jesus would do.Carrie Ricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-83022705395495841662009-07-23T15:34:02.156-05:002009-07-23T15:34:02.156-05:00Basements usually represent the subconscious. You...Basements usually represent the subconscious. You can figure out the rest. That's actually a very cool dream!John Gustav-Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03557940681381951271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-13424027611553907022009-07-22T16:52:57.014-05:002009-07-22T16:52:57.014-05:00In my dream I had just removed an old piece of woo...In my dream I had just removed an old piece of wood which was covering a basement window well. When I got down on all fours and looked inside the well the red snake was in there and started to slither under me, out of the well. I was definitely afraid of it and quickly woke myself up.bill mcanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-86211790546109489022009-07-22T16:33:49.503-05:002009-07-22T16:33:49.503-05:00Well, of course a lot depends on what the snake wa...Well, of course a lot depends on what the snake was doing. Was it attacking you? Was it slithering away? Was it just sitting there in the grass looking up at you? A lot also depends on what you were doing or feeling in relation to the snake. Were you afraid of it? Did you find it beautiful? Were you chasing it away? Trying to capture it? Running away from it?<br /><br />Ordinarily, all things being equal, a red snake is usually a very powerful dream symbol. Serpents typically symbolize life energy, life force or life processes. The color red is related to vitality and strength. <br /><br />Red could also be a warning (like a red light), which is how I'd interpret it if the snake was poised to strike you, for instance, or if it had just bitten you.<br /><br />Like I said, a red snake could be really good..!John Gustav-Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03557940681381951271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-14495233976639924232009-07-22T15:26:05.674-05:002009-07-22T15:26:05.674-05:00Please enlighten me about what a red snake could m...Please enlighten me about what a red snake could mean.... <br /><br />(I hope it's hot)bill mcanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-25545063380275832202009-07-19T21:28:11.950-05:002009-07-19T21:28:11.950-05:00Hi,
I read your post on Rueben Collins' blog ...Hi,<br /><br />I read your post on Rueben Collins' blog and clicked on your link.<br /><br />Your story is amazing. I would love to learn more about your experiences with the LDS faith- if you are interested.<br /><br />I have a story, too. I joined the church in 2007 at 20 and left a year and a half later. Over the Church's history with race issues. I have shared some of my story on my blog, which you can find through my profile link.<br /><br />Anyway, I am thankful I found your blog!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KatherineCreole Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832438200919313556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-61568862359343734462009-07-17T18:39:01.486-05:002009-07-17T18:39:01.486-05:00How dark does my skin tone need to be? I may need...How dark does my skin tone need to be? I may need to head for the paint booth!Bravonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762204502534599107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-24796222159714554312009-07-17T18:31:43.425-05:002009-07-17T18:31:43.425-05:00Bravone - Working on our tans can't hurt! I g...Bravone - Working on our tans can't hurt! I got a good start on mine in Utah last week... :)<br /><br />El Genio - I'm sure you will still be able to pay an occasional visit to Hell if you want to play Grand Theft Auto.<br /><br />Bill - A red snake could be good. :)John Gustav-Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03557940681381951271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-49678855413217185362009-07-17T14:59:19.345-05:002009-07-17T14:59:19.345-05:00Your dreams are always so much more profound than ...Your dreams are always so much more profound than mine. I dreamt about a red snake last night....bill mcanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-7495873934385631482009-07-17T14:44:53.410-05:002009-07-17T14:44:53.410-05:00Wait... no video games?? :(Wait... no video games?? :(El Geniohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801064758712821345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018387523779914474.post-91735024783735478212009-07-17T09:27:20.335-05:002009-07-17T09:27:20.335-05:00And work on our tans! I enjoyed your thoughts. T...And work on our tans! I enjoyed your thoughts. Thanks!Bravonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762204502534599107noreply@blogger.com