Tuesdays with Muerte

1) Your Partner is the Secret to Career Success BY CINDI MAY, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN Researchers have identified  conscientiousness  as the character trait in a significant other that allows you to excel in your profession. [The rest is sciencey stuff:  In their longitudinal study, Solomon and Jackson tracked responses from 4,544 heterosexual married people, roughly 75% of whom were in dual-income households. Participants first completed a personality assessment that measured five personality traits: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness.] 2) Loving Others and Living with Differences BY ELDER DALLIN H. OAKS Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, LDS.ORG Here are some key quotes I enjoyed from Elder Oaks' address: "We are to live in the world but not be of the world."   (see  Luke 13:21 ;  Matthew 13:33 ; also  1 Corinthians 5:6–8 ). "Even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we ...

In honor of the 2015 NBA Playoffs. Go Warriors! When I say something clever on Tinder. Handshakes (ft. Lebron James) I love how they both play it off cool. I had a roommate who subconsciously did this when he played video games.  Ever been so excited you punched a ref in the groin? Makin' it rain, nbd. Fashion Bros. Kobe is fearless. BONUS OVERTIME GIFs!!! How I think I can play after not playing Bball for 6 years. If I had a friend who could dunk, I would do this to him everyday.  Extra lift. Street skillz. No foul. This white kid should sell jump kits.

Whoa! I Was Not Expecting That. You know you're in for an emotionally bumpy ride when you start crying 45 seconds into a film. Song of the Sea (see  IMDB ) is absolutely the best film I've seen all year. Period. I whole-heartedly recommend it to viewers of all ages, especially families. Here's the trailer: Rent it You should stream above in HD for $5. (It's best appreciated in HD on a big screen. Don't waste your time watching the YouTube bootleg .) Alternatively, you can rent it for $5 on Google Play , or $6 on VUDU , or Amazon . (Remember to place some tissues nearby. You have been warned.) Three Film Reviews 1. Review by Bryan Tanner Here's my one-sentence film synopsis: Song of the Sea is the epic tale of how a loving family is mystically intertwined with the fate of the entire Celtic civilization. Watch this movie if you: love visual and audial art have ever endured familial loss or pain appreciate tight and powerful story telling ...

Can I (Should I) Wear Ear Buds in a Mormon Temple? May 16th, 2015 —It was a Saturday, and I was dressed in my Sunday best. I had followed Google Map's directions down Utah's I-15 to participate in the final week the Payson Temple open house. When the Salt Lake mid-singles group failed to rendezvous at the appointed time at the meetinghouse (adjacent to the temple), I hopped in the "non-ticket holder" line and popped in my ear buds in an effort to feel like I was not a single dude standing in a huge line populated with families and couples. BYU VocalPoint's Lead Thou Me On  album was playing on shuffle.  It was working. After a short 15 minutes of waiting in line, I was wrangled into the cultural hall to watch the pre-walkthrough video. Before I knew it, smiling volunteers were slipping white booties over my black dress shoes just before the temple entrance.  I couldn't hear anything that was going on, and just kept moving along.  It was surreal; my life ...

Good Boy  was a senior dance project, choreographed by Jack Chan. All the dancers are from the Utah's Timpview High School Dance Company. Ms. Challis, their coach, was the lead cinematographer and editor. I played the role of the helpful assistant.

Intro If you're like me, buffets are a big deal. When I fail to cram as much food into my digestive system as possible before paying the bill, I feel like I've cheated myself. In other words, the higher my food-t0-dollar ratio, the wider my grin at the end of the meal. To prepare, I sometimes search online for  tips on how to   gorge  oneself . I recently found this gem, written by  Uncle Ben  on Quora ; I thought I'd pass it along. Photo by Ian Sane Week Before the Buffet Sign up today for  Tucanos Birthday club  at least 24 hours in advance. To maximize consumption on the day of the buffet, you must begin your stomach conditioning at least a week ahead of time. This means that, for at least one meal a day, you must eat till you're full (even if it's just bread).  Once you think you're full, drink as much water as you can. This stretches  your stomach for the upcoming feast.  As the big day approaches, do some bri...

"If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most."  —President Uchtdorf, October 2010 LDS General Conference Photo by Julie Pettit on Flickr . Executive Summary Slow down. It's okay not to "run faster than [you have] strength." Refocus on your four, key relationships—Ask, what matters most? See if you can't simplify your life a little. Remember, strength and joy come not from frantic activity, but from  paying attention to the divine things that matter most. Photo from  Deseret News . The Power of the Basics My dear brothers and sisters, we would do well to slow down a little, proceed at the optimum speed for our circumstances, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most. Let us be mindful of the foundational precepts our Heavenly Father has given to His children that will esta...