by Dave Ellis

I love the crisp days of autumn, especially in southern Nevada. Once that temperature hits below one hundred I know we can finally move freely in the backyard without fear of spontaneous combustion. We also break out the fire pit which was useless to us all summer but the pigeons find it to be a great public restroom. After a lengthy hose down we load it up with firewood and have a fire, to bring the temperature back up.

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By Dave Ellis

There are certain cultural traits that we as members of the Church share. I would like to talk about one
of my favorites, no, not farm animal wood crafts in the kitchen, but crock pot cooking. I like to call it ‘crock pot’ because slow cooking seems to reflect poorly on the chef. “He’s a slow cooker” they say, slowly shaking their heads. I like to think that crock pot cooking isn’t so much about the slow but more about having patience; and since patience is a virtue it’s like two birds with one stone, which is delicious – so full circle once again!

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by Dave Ellis

We recently traveled to Park City, Utah (yes, that Park City) for a family vacation. We had never been there and it was quite an experience. The main thing is that it was 68 degrees the entire time: it was beautiful. Honestly, I could have stayed in the Pahrump municipal dump if it was 68 degrees and I would still tell you it was beautiful. Our vacation was not about the surroundings as much as the temperature.

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by Dave Ellis

My wife wants a goat. It took a lot of courage for me to say that. She would like to have a living, breathing, garbage-disposal-of-an-animal walking around our backyard. She thinks that we would be able to milk it and use the milk for cheese and, well, milk. I told her if she waits long enough, historically speaking, I will turn into an old goat. I’ve even shown her pictures of my grandfather for proof. She still wants a four-legged one.

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