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Beth Palmer earned journalism degrees from Brigham Young University and Northwestern University and has worked in fields as varied as sports and automotive media. She is currently working toward a master's degree in history at Northeastern University in Boston.

A native of the Seattle area, Beth lives in Cambridge, Mass., where she's been happy to once again find an abundance of trees and fresh seafood. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, music and displaying her tragic lack of skill in sports.

You can reach her via e-mail at: bpalmer@desnews.com.

Emily W. Jensen

Bloggernacle Back Bench

Online labors of (Valentine's) love – In this week before Valentine's Day, I thought I'd highlight a few online labors of love as well as share some cyber Valentine treats, courtesy of the Bloggernacle. read more

Elia Gourgouris

Ask Dr. Elia

Ask Dr. Elia: Life is so fragile! – The last week has reminded me once again how fragile our life really is here on Earth. And now I'm on my way to Haiti.
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Michael R. Ash

Challenging Issues, Keeping the Faith

Countering attacks on Mormon scholarship – I felt it was important to tackle a couple of less-conspicuous yet primary and subversive anti-Mormon claims that have direct bearing on many Mormon issues. read more

Don Osmond

Cresting 30

Standing taller with confidence when dating – So, what if a guy lacks the confidence needed to ask a girl out? What if a girl snubs her date because he's intimidating? read more

Beth Palmer

The View from Here

A look at what love is from gospel sources – in the spirit of a week in which our associates will make it virtually not to think about love, here's a brief sampling of thoughts on love from other sources. read more

Roger H. Aylworth

A Place at the Table

Approaching 60 outshines other option – Later this year a disturbing thing will happen, and even though it is months away, I am preparing myself for the predictable shock. read more

Becky Thomas

The Unexpected Life

Take a hint from Apolo Ohno: Go for gold – Often "injustices" happen on the short-track speed skating rink -- Apolo Ohno could attest to that. But it's part of the territory. We all have to take to the ice and fall now and then. read more

Kristine Frederickson

LDS World

Let the temple go through you – As members of Christ's church, we are a temple-building people. But those who sacrifice to attend the temple truly recognize the temple is the Lord's house.
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Jerry Earl Johnston

New Harmony

Maybe Hollywood is listening – This year, the Oscars have 10 nominees for best picture. Many movies on the list are refreshing: There are films regular families and folks actually attended and enjoyed. read more

Orson Scott Card

In the Village

A Christmas card above all others – This past Christmas, we received a lot of Christmas cards and Christmas letters. It was good to hear from friends, to catch up a little on what was happening in their lives. read more

Mormon Living

Beth Palmer: The View from Here

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Monday – Feb 8, 2010

A look at what love is from gospel sources

in the spirit of a week in which our associates will make it virtually not to think about love, here's a brief sampling of thoughts on love from other sources.

Monday – Feb 1, 2010

Enjoying the long-lost blessings of visiting teaching

My life has been in something of a transition phase, and one of the casualties of moving states has been some lag time in getting fully integrated into my new ward.

Monday – Jan 25, 2010

A collection of culinary clicks for tasty cuisine

I've also expanded my go-to list of food blogs -- and struck gold. In no particular order, here are my new favorites.

Monday – Jan 18, 2010

Making a secular place sacred depends on us more than places

I asked myself one of those quasi-philosophical questions I sometimes like to have knocking around in my head: What makes a place sacred?

Monday – Jan 11, 2010

There's still a lot of good in the world

News is a funny thing. Check out your local broadcast every day at 5 p.m., and you're sure to get the daily roundup of What's Gone Wrong Today.

Monday – Jan 4, 2010

Setting the ultimate New Year's resolution

If there's one thing I do know, it's this: You'll be able to manage going to the temple more than you think you can. The heavens are poised to make sure of that.

Monday – Dec 28, 2009

The wonders and worries of New Year's superstitions

Last year, I rang in 2009 by toasting warm ginger ale in a Styrofoam cup on Chicago's 31st Street Beach next to a nearly frozen Lake Michigan.

Monday – Dec 21, 2009

Beth Palmer: A Christmas carol

I've celebrated 30 Christmases in my life, and up until a couple weeks ago the only version of "A Christmas Carol" I'd ever seen was Mickey's.

Monday – Dec 14, 2009

Difference between trials and blessings is point of view

When I moved from Chicago to Boston, everyone familiar with both areas told me Boston wouldn't be as cold as Chicago, but that I'd see more snow.

Monday – Dec 7, 2009

Happy to not be a product of overparenting

If I were ever forced to choose between my formal lessons and the ones I absorbed among family and friends, it wouldn't take a moment's thought to pick the latter.

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