The Book of Jared

Is the Savior more than a worry stone?

I think the question in the title is one that every disciple of the Master must ask themselves at one time or another. When I think of my Savior, I think of one who is active in comforting me, and who is actively interested in my welfare and improvement. A worry stone, or a similar object…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


Another change...

They say that he only constant in life is change. Well, here we go again. I have been notified that my contract will be up on the 16th of November. Once again I have had a job for two years, although this time I at least saw the end coming.

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


Back at work...

It is always difficult coming back after a long weekend, but I am glad to be back at work again. In this economy I am glad to be at work at all. There are times I look back at where all this started, a little farm in Orem, Utah, and I can't believe all the things I have seen and done in the last 40…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


Of barbeque and the Civil War

I spent the day today with the family at Camp Floyd State Park. Every year on Labor Day they have a big party with Civil War historical events; like shooting a musket, playing kids games, making a dipped candle, and listening to historical reenactors as they show how things were done 150 years ago.…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


and Back Again...

The bad thing about a long miserable road trip is that you have to make the return trip. My motorcycle is a Suzuki DR-z 400, a dual sport bike that is mostly suited to dirt trails. The seat is hard, and so are the front shocks. In short, my butt was hurting last night when I got here to Vegas. My…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


There...

I am writing this post on Saturday the 3rd. I will post it when I can because I have no internet. I just took 9 hours of my life and rode my motorcycle from Eagle Mountain to Las Vegas. Sounds fun, right? Well, not exactly. It was amazing riding through the back country of Utah; I planned my trip…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.