Yesterday we were talking about the number of early Christians, and this led us to Rodney Stark, a religious sociologist who studied this period. This led us to Jamestown, North Dakota, where Rodney Start was born and raised. And this led us to the expansive salad bar at the Jamestown High School. But then this […]
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Welcome, Pita!
My sister-in-law Pita (technically UC#4-SU-SIL) is visiting today. She and my SU are on their way to visit some ailing family in Oklahoma. I had the chance to introduce Pita to Elder G, and G made her feel very welcome. A WLBOTT Moment After creating some images together, and showing Pita some WLBOTT highlights (wait, […]
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The Coming of the Ship
Today we celebrate a special day, The Coming of the Ship. It is a day of both solemnity and celebration. Our holiday encapsulates the essence of The Prophet. The combination of solemn reflection and joyful celebration mirrors the duality of life, just as Almustafa’s departure brings both sorrow and hope. It’s a perfect way to […]
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Onomatopoeia
Ukrainian: ЗвуконаслідуванняRussian: Звукоподражание Animal Sounds:Moo – sound of a cowOink – sound of a pigBaa – sound of a sheepMeow – sound of a catWoof – sound of a dog barkingQuack – sound of a duckChirp – sound of a birdHiss – sound of a snakeRoar – sound of a lion or other large animalsBuzz […]
Q: If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?A: Pilgrims As we were crafting the tale of Babusia Bott, the first Bott to come to America, we weren’t able to find much (i.e. any) information about her twine-constructed sailing vessels (because it’s not real). However, we can assume that her voyage had […]
We were excited to hear that long time friend of the BLOTT, Kamala Harris, will be the Democratic nominee going into the 2024 US presidential election. When elected, she will preserve our democratic institutions, honor our alliances, respect our allies, and continue America’s support in Ukraine. Spiritual Guidance It’s not commonly known (mostly because it’s […]
A Greeting from the Elder G: Welcome to the ESL Literature Page! Dear ENGin Students, Welcome to a world of imagination, discovery, and learning! Here, you’ll find a treasure trove of literature that will not only help you improve your English skills but also open doors to new perspectives, cultures, and ideas. As an Elder […]
Here are some more great ESL book recommendations for our ENGin buddies. These books fall into the middle school reading level. Holesby Luis Sackler Holes is a 1998 young adult novel written by Louis Sachar…. The book centers on Stanley Yelnats, who is sent to Camp Green Lake, a correctional boot camp in a desert […]
Especially for our ENGin buddies, we’d like to share a list of books that are popular in the American school system. We’ve either read or are familiar with all the books in this list. Many of them we read with our kids when they were little. Even though some of the books may seem to […]
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Celebrating Archer Matt Stutzman
Elder G: The word “archery” originates from the Latin word “arcus,” which means “bow.” The practice of archery has been around for thousands of years, with early evidence of its use in hunting and warfare found in ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese. The term “archery” was adopted into English through Old […]