In
July of 1835 Joseph Smith purchased Egyptian mummies from Michael Chandler. A
St. Louis newspaper foolishly reported that two of the mummies that Joseph
Smith purchased were the bodies of whom?
A)
Miriam and Aaron
B)
Caleb and Joshua
C)
Abraham and Joseph
D)
Pharaoh and Moses
Typically I would give the answer to
yesterday’s question, however, as you know, there was no question yesterday,
just a great story. That’s the beauty of having my own blog; I can set my own
rules. Trust me; this is the only place in my life where I enjoy this kind of
control. Rules have already been established for my conduct in the work place,
by my boss, and at home, by my wife. I’ve learned if I want a hassle free life,
then I better follow the program.
Since there isn’t an answer to give today,
I’d like to dispel a concern. From time to time I have individuals ask me how
much time I spend in a week on my blog. I sense by how this question is posed
to me that those asking may feel my entire evening may be devoted to this
cause. I understand their concern. There’s only so much free time in anyone’s
life and it seems bizarre that anyone would devote all free time to one pursuit
or interest. You can put your mind to rest knowing that I spend no more than
two hours a week on this blog. The research to these questions and stories took
place a number of years ago. I spent eight years researching my first book and
compiled well over a thousand of these fascinating stories and historical teasers.
This research has spilled over into my second book and is a large part of my
new book that will soon release in November of this year. I can thank my wife
for the fact that I spend so little time on this blog. She is the web master of
not only her own blog, but also, mine. It was my dear wife and generous
son-in-law who developed this blog. Each Sunday I provide my wife with the upcoming
weeks stories and answers. Kate, my wife (Or as I affectionately like to call
her, Smokin Kissin Kate, but that’s another story for some other time) makes
certain a picture accompanies each story, formats, and sets the time and day
for each story to post automatically at 6am on each day of the week. So, bottom
line, if you’ve enjoyed this blog, thank my good wife and son-in-law. I’m the
reason companies have IT departments. Trust me; I’m not brightest crayon in the
box when it comes to computers.
Finally, I’m well aware of the addicting
nature and the danger of gospel hobbies. I’ve been there and done it and have
since repented. As much as I enjoy LDS history and journals, I equally enjoy
the temple (With a soon to be 16 temples in Utah, I better be attending) and
scriptures. Before I read anything else, I will have read my scriptures. In fact, you may in the future (most likely
five to six years from now) be able to purchase, in pamphlet or booklet form, a
study I’ve immersed myself in for the past three years, and will continue for a
number of more years, based solely from the scriptures.
I want to round out Monday with a sincere thank
you to all who have followed this blog. Of course many of the visitors have
come from the United States, but there are many from other countries around the
world (over thirty countries and counting). The United States, Canada, Russia,
India, and the United Kingdom round out
the top five, with other visitors from the far reaches of South Africa, Chile,
Sweden, Australia, Turkey, South Vietnam, and China.
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