u/Skipper0463

How is everyone feeling about the fast President Oaks has asked us to do tomorrow? TBH, I’m conflicted about it. My patriotism and testimony have been a little rocky lately, which probably has something to do with it. I think what bothers me most is that we’re supposed to be fasting to be grateful for the constitution, and the freedom of religion it affords us, that sort of thing, but yet we share space with members who actively support politicians who are seemingly trying to undermine those rights. Quite frankly, that bothers me a lot.

Now, I want an actual discussion, so please no “Well, we shouldn’t be judging people” responses. I don’t like the self righteous replies. I really want to hear what everyone thinks.

Is anyone else here a fan of the show Psych? It’s one of my all time favorites, and one particularly aspect of the show is that the main character, Shawn Spencer, carries a Swiss Army knife (he calls it a Swiss) and uses it from time to time in his work as a psychic detective, a habit instilled in him by his father. The only problem: you never get a good look at the kind he uses. He’ll say stuff like “Hand me my Swiss” but then his hands are off screen. You briefly see it after cutting some rope that was restraining his then girlfriend Abigail, but I don’t think the shot was good enough to establish a positive ID.
So my question isn’t “What kind does he use?” but “What kind do you THINK he would use?” Shawn is a complicated guy. Some things he cares deeply about, other things not so much. I think his Swiss would fall under the latter. To me, he’d pick the cheapest one from any store that sells them, so that would be Recruit, Tinker, Super Tinker, Huntsman, Camper, etc (I’ve seen all of these at my local Walmart). He might have a preference on certain tools, like the screw driver on the Tinker, but maybe not. Also, size would be an issue. I don’t see him carrying anything too bulky, as he prefers to have little in the way of worldly possessions.
But what does everyone else think? Is Shawn particular about his Swiss, or does he not care too much?

Growing up in the ‘90’s I listened to a lot of my parents music, which was dominated by bands that had their heyday in the 70’s (when my parents were in high school), as well as some bands from the 60’s. These bands dominated “classic rock” stations, which was distinct from music from the 80’s and 90’s. So to me “classic rock” is a distinct period of time referencing specific bands. But not all bands coming out of the 70’s would be considered classic rock. I’d never call The Ramones classic rock, they’re punk. Same era, different styles/genres, whatever.

So I don’t think bands should age into classic rock status. Green Day? Not classic rock. Established? Sure. Classic? No. They came out of a very distinct music scene and became popular when alternative rock dominated the airwaves. This is a distinct musical era, separate from the 70’s. I think the 80’s stand alone, as do the 90’s.

Anyway, that’s where I stand. Any other thoughts?

I was thinking about sitting in rows versus sitting in a circle for classes, specifically Elders Quorum (adult Sunday school is in the chapel, so sitting in rows is default), and when it started and whether one is better than the other.

Personally, I don’t like the circle thing. I think the whole idea is that it feels less like a lesson and more like a discussion, but I don’t see any difference as far as participation is concerned. Sitting in a huge circle in the overflow with nothing but space between everyone just feels awkward. And the guys on the other side of class are really far away. Also, EQ feels more like a support group than a quorum of priesthood holders, but that’s a bigger issue than how the chairs are arranged.

Sorry, just a little weird late night rant. Anyone else have a preferences one way or the other?