A Few Words from an Anti-Planner
By Susan Law Corpany

Try the Day-Timer Planner

Iwould like to share with you the day-timer planner. It has (at least I find it so) the best of both worlds. It can be used for both planners and wingers. All that is needed is to use the left blank page of every day to be used for the things wingers desire, orfor the planners to be used for their daily organization plans. It also has fully blank pages at the end of each month to write or doodle on. Both myself and my husband have used this product with complete satisfaction. I am a planner and he is a winger. This handy item is not found in stores but you order itfrom Day-Timers, Inc. I love your articles; keep up the good work.

Ronnie Buckly
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

This Was a Good Reminder Not to Over Plan

Excellent article — very thought-provoking. I was recently laid off and I have never been unemployed since I was 10 years old. I’m trying to focus and organize my days to not waste time. This reminds me to not over-plan and value those accomplishments not on the “to-do list.” Thanks.

Beth McKinzie
Atoka, Tennessee

Hitting the Nail on the Head

I thought I pretty much had me figured out. But as always, Susan has hit the nail on the head. I've about decided we were cut from the same cookie cutter — just decorated a little differently. I love her insights and her humor. Thanks, Susan, for making my day, again.

Julie Sentman
Leavenworth, Kansas

Anti-Planner Story Reminds Me of Ensign Article

Your "A Few Words from an Anti-Planner" reminded me of the wonderful story, "Thoughts of a Grasshopper" by Louise Plummer in the August 1988 Ensign. My husband and I first read it on a plane flying across the country. I am an ant. He is a grasshopper. He brings joy and fun into my life. I think you would love the story.

Susan D'Andrea

I’ve Developed My Own Planner

Interesting article. There is something to be said for both sides of the fence. I have found I cannot exist without something to record “my brains” in — otherwise I forget everything. But I also cannot exist with an extensively planned out planner.

I finally developed my own planner with places for appointments, notes, weekly stuff to do, and a place for just plain notes or whatever at the back. It is flexible enough for me to remember important things but have the freedom to be spontaneous, too. I put this all in one of those simple composition books found in office supply stores.

There have been times in my life that I identified with writing down the things I did during the day at the end of the day for that feeling of accomplishment. That was the childrearing stage of my life when every day was a new adventure. Now that I work with many people in a professional capacity, I need to write down tasks that must be remembered and done. Still, flexibility is the key to a planner and planning. Thanks for your interest in my thoughts.

Dee Ann Blair

I Flip-Flop Between Winger and Planner

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I flip-flop between winger and planner. This was written for me too.

Verena Beckstrand

Hoping For a Biography

Susan, I hope your biography writing is on your planner.

Rex Lowe

Thanks For the Affirmation

My gosh, I loved this article. I laughed ‘til I cried and sent it to all my random non-planning relatives, friends and kids. Thanks so much for the affirmation. It reminds me of the wonderful grasshopper and ants article that was in the Ensign some years ago. Thanks again for the joy.

Marnae Wilson

Good to Know I’m Just Merely Different

Susan Law Corpany summed up what I have felt for more time than I care to divulge in her article. It was a relief to know that I am okay and just merely different.

Shanna Hugie

Nauvoo Pageant: An Investment in Family Unity and Testimony
By Rosemary G. Palme

So Glad Others Will Learn About the Pageant

I enjoy your magazine very much and am delighted to see this great article about the pageant. Our family has been involved with the pageant since its beginnings in 2005. You have very well expressed what we experience and why we sacrifice all we do so that the work of the pageant — the work of the Lord — can move forward using this great medium.

I am so glad others will learn more about the pageant through this terrific article. I can't think of better examples than the McKees and Gudmundsons to represent the families that serve in the pageant. Best wishes and thanks again.

Noni Davies

We May Be Distant Relatives

I just read your article on the Nauvoo Pageant, by Rosemary Palmer, and she said she has ties to Nauvoo. Well my mother is a Palmer, and wearethe posterity of Abraham W. Palmer and Patience Pierce Palmer whomoved there with the saints after being driven from Missouri in 1839. Anyway, I was curious if we may be distantrelatives?

Victoria Williams

Feelings of Love, Faith and Testimony

I was very touched by your article on the Nauvoo pageant. Our family had the opportunity to volunteer in the 2006 pageant, and it is a cherished memory. Reading the article brought back all the feelings of love, faith and testimony that accompany the pageant experience. It is something one must experience to gain a full understanding of what the article so beautifully portrays. Thank you for highlighting, “The Story of Nauvoo.”

Lynn Taylor Rochester, New York

Prepare Your College Student for H1N1
By Carolyn Nicolaysen

Suggestions for Swine Flu Preparation

In response to Carolyn Nicolaysen's article titled "Prepare Your College Student for H1N1,” you might want to review Dr. Mercola's article titled "Swine Flu is NOT the Problem — It is the Vaccine that May Harm or Kill You.” This article from Dr. Mercola contains information regarding dangers of the swine flu vaccine in contrast to the usual mildness of this flu. Dr. Mercola offers safe preventative measures.

Also, I suggest that along with improved diet, proper sanitation, etc., readers do some research regarding thebenefits of some nutritional supplements and high quality cod liver oil, which can provide greater resistance to common illnesses such as flu and cold. I take such supplements on a regular basis and at 60 years of age, I am thankful to be very healthy and have no memory of getting any flu! Best wishes to all.

Nikki Slaven
Kansas

Remembering Zion
By Mariah Proctor

Thank You for Your Wisdom

Taking what Mariah said in this article: "I’ve decided that the second I realize the influence someone has had on me, I need to just tell them right then,” I decided I needed to send this email. I have really enjoyed her articles this summer and feel blessed that she shared her experience with us. This last article has me a little weepy; it is so beautiful talking about endings and beginnings. She has a lot of wisdom and I just wanted to say thank you.

Linda Maxwell

The Undaunted: The Miracle of the Hole-In-The-Rock Pioneers, By Gerald N. Lund
Reviewed By Jennie Hansen

The Photos Helped Me Envision the Hardships

I enjoyed the photos of Hole in the Rock. I just finished the book, Undaunted, and loved it. Seeing the photos helped to envision the enormous task that I doubt many of us would attempt today. Adding current day photos is the only thing that could have made Brother Lund’s book better. Thanks.

Gail Caldwell
Hickory, North Carolina

Cut the Jargon
By Gary C. Lawrence

I Was Impressed with this Article

I happen to be a slow reader. The reason is I like to savor every word. I like learning new vocabulary, too. When I read the article "Cut the Jargon,"I was impressed. I taught a whole "Word of Wisdom" lesson using just the word "prudence." That one word alone gave so much more clarity to the way in which the revelation was given and why it would eventually fall under the requirements for a temple recommend.

Perhaps we can learn a lot about ourselves by reading the book, How Americans View Mormonism. Anyone who has done any translating knows the complexities of that task.You would think people who speak English would understand one another, but that is too often not so.I remember a nonmember friend tell of his daughter going to one of our stake houses and he thought she had gone to a steakhouse! Obviously Mormonism is more than a religion, as it is a language of its own.

Stephen Todd
Lemoore, California

Cutting the Jargon Helped Me Join the Church

Great article. It took nearly 10 years for my sister to get me to the point where I was ready to join the Church. A lot of that was because I really didn’t understand the jargon. When I realized that, I would ask and she would answer in ways I could understand. Thanks so much for this article.
Judy

A Garden for the Blind!
By Mel Bartholomew

A Suggestion for Gardeners

After years of being the bane of my gardening associates and being cursed with a truly black thumb, I have grown wonderful vegetables with your system. Thank you. I do have one small input. I use roofing nails (big heads) nailed in the boxes 12 inches apart. I then very tightly pull the twine taut and weave it back and forth until I have 12" X 12" squares. It is more functional than plastic. The key is that you have to know how to tie a loop (or best a double loop like a trucker's hitch) to pull it so tight it is like steel. It looks nice, neat and is break-proof. It is also easier to manage. Thanks for everything,

Gary Witte

Why Critics Get It Wrong: DNA and the Book of Mormon

Video is Well Done and Thoughtful

I viewed the video though YouTube, and thought it is well done, thoughtful and logical. Thanks for all your articles.

Sandra Schneider