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“Have I done any good in the world today? Have I helped anyone in need? Have I cheered up the sad or made someone feel glad? If not, I have failed indeed.” These are the words from a hymn entitled, “Have I Done Any Good in the World Today.”

You’ll find this hymn inside a chapel within the walls of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

February is the “love” month. It’s all about Valentines, sweets, being with your sweetheart and making memories!  For February’s book review, I chose a love story—perfect for curling up on these cold, wintry nights.

These Is My Words is a story, unlike any other, and is written by Nancy Turner.  A dear friend recommended this book. I found I could not put it down!   I decided to give a copy of These Is My Words to my sister-in-law for her birthday; and she loved it, too--as did my Dad who read it at her house!  So, this story isn’t just for women.

Starfish Circus and What it’s All About!

Tami L. Johnson

My younger kids and I went to Weber High School on Saturday night to watch the Starfish Circus.  We were amazed by all the talented performers we saw!  All ages and abilities. Children as young as 3 years old on up to high school and beyond. There were acrobatic movements on the trapeze, aerial silks, hula hoops, rolla bolla, poi, and some of the cutest little lions we’ve ever seen. What exactly is the Starfish Circus, you might ask? 

A long, long time ago—way back in the year 496--Valentine’s Day, or St. Valentine’s Day, began. Now, that’s taking us way back!  As you know, this is a day, on February 14th, when people show affection for those they love through a variety of ways. For example: sending cards, flowers, chocolates, messages of love and so much more have all been part of Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day gets its name from a famous saint. There are a few different stories as to who St. Valentine really was. Popular belief would say that St. Valentine was a priest from Rome in the 3rd century A.D. 

Depression is often stigmatized as a mind over matter issue, with the perception being that the afflicted person just isn’t trying hard enough to be happy, is weak-minded, or living a chosen lifestyle. It’s also overlooked as to its seriousness and prevalence. Some have even hypothesized that depression is caused by brain damage. New research on the brain and depression, however, turns the tables on such misconceptions.

Does love fit in your pocket?

Does it walk inside your shoes?

Does it cradle in your heart?

And chase away the blues?

Is love stronger than a tightrope?

Braver than a knight?

Is love always reaching out?

Whether in the day or night?

Is love a selfish thing?

Wanting only for its own?

Or does it seek another’s welfare?

Does love fit in your pocket?

Does it walk inside your shoes?

Does it cradle in your heart?

And chase away the blues?

Is love stronger than a tightrope?

Braver than a knight?

Is love always reaching out?

Whether in the day or night?

Is love a selfish thing?

Wanting only for its own?

Or does it seek another’s welfare?