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Relief Society Presidents: Zina D. H. Young

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Zina Diantha Huntington wondered in her youth why she could not have been born in mor exciting times. Ironically, only a year before her birth, Joseph Smith had received the First Vision, and while she was a child, the Book of Mormon was translated less than a hundred miles away. Born January 21, 1821 in Watertown, New York, Zina was the seventh of nine children born to William and Zina Baker Huntington. At one point, her father spent days studying the scriptures in an effort to choose sides in a controversy between the Presbyterians and the Congregationalists. He decided that … Continue reading →

Relief Society Presidents: An Introduction

In celebration of the upcoming Relief Society birthday, I’d like to take the first three days of the next few weeks to introduce readers to some of the wonderful Relief Society presidents this organization has had at its head. From Nauvoo to Salt Lake, from suffragette to grandmother, the presidents of the Relief Society have been women of faith and testimony, women of action, women to hold in high respect. As I’ve worked on compiling these biographies, I’ve been amazed. I thought I had a decent grasp on church history, but as I’ve studied the lives of these women, I … Continue reading →

Women and Cars

In a previous blog I shared a recent experience I had with a rental car in Hawaii. I am not a car expert. In fact, I have never attempted to purchase a car without a male companion (either a boyfriend or brother) at my side. Perhaps, I am dealing with the irrational fear of being “taken for a ride” by a male salesperson, regardless I make a general rule never to walk on a car lot without a guy present. The ironic part about this practice is I am more informed about the car I am interested in purchasing than … Continue reading →

Air Travel and the Sexes

Who would you consider a better travel companion—a male friend or a female one? Perhaps, I should ask, which one would you rather navigate through a crowded airport with? Be delayed with? Or, get lost in a terminal with? Just in time for Valentine’s Day (weekend getaway anyone), a new travel survey dug deep to uncover what stresses the sexes when it comes to traveling by air… and the results may surprise you. While society often labels men as the more impatient gender, the survey found that when it comes to flight delays more women (58 percent) than men (52 … Continue reading →

Creation, Men and Women

In a sense, every marriage, since it is comprised of a man and a woman, is a “mixed marriage.” The fact that men and women are opposites makes the relationship, by nature, stormy, which adds a sense of danger or excitement. It is often said that G-d brought men and women together to complement each other, not only to “make up for” each other’s deficiencies, but to refine each other’s character traits. Men and women may find that, after a certain period of time together, they may feel that they are two halves of a whole. This isn’t a development, … Continue reading →

How Women Pick Their Mates

Have you ever wondered what it is that a woman looks for in a man she wants to marry or spend the rest of her life with? Why is it we find some men attractive and interesting and other men not so much? What is it that attracts women, what specifically? Well, researchers think they have some answers. Masculine Features New research suggests that women measure a man’s potential as a mate based on the masculinity of his features. The man who has a square jaw and a very well defined brow ridge is considered a great short-term partner because … Continue reading →

Inside My Heart – Robin McGraw

As the wife of Dr. Phil, “America’s therapist,” Robin McGraw has been the recipient of much public scrutiny. We’ve all seen Dr. Phil turn to her in the audience to get her viewpoint, and enjoy the segments they do together called “Ask Dr. Phil and Robin.” In her new book, “Inside My Heart,” Robin shares who she is behind the camera, how she and Phil came to be together and what keeps them strong, and the values and ideals that she has held strong her entire life. Her main message: women are strong and should believe in themselves, making choices … Continue reading →

The Errand of Angels is Given to Women

From the day I joined the church, I have been a huge fan of visiting teaching. My very first companion was a ‘hundred percenter’ (or fairly close); she took the time to sit down with me and discuss the responsibilities and need for visiting teachers, and it has been a lesson I never forgot (thanks, Jada!). I know that visiting teaching can be difficult, especially once you add children to the mix, but I strongly believe that it, along with home teaching, is a vital part of the church. As with children, I have wondered if the women I visit … Continue reading →

New Study Proves What Men Having Been Claiming For Years: “Women Talk Too Much”

I once read that we live in a “Culture of Communication.” That phrase has always stuck with me as I have often used it to explain why at times I can be “hyper-verbal” (someone once used that term to describe me during a war of words). But, today I found out that I may no longer have to offer up an excuse for my verbose ways. A new study conducted by a San Francisco psychiatrist says women talk three-times as much as men. Scientific certainty that women are blabber mouths… can it be true? Well, it is if you buy … Continue reading →

Dating Tips for Women

Every magazine for women will usually carry one or two articles a year offering dating tips for women. These tips are specific to the age demographic of the magazine they are printed in. The dating tips for women can be complicated or simple, but they all revolve around some common themes. A popular dating tip for women is to not be late. It’s usually ranked up very high on a list working on the assumption that all women spend too much time primping and are usually late for any pick up time or meeting they have scheduled. Since men and … Continue reading →