Saige Says Stuff

Can we just talk about something for a bit. Let's talk about the immense and amazing impact of Mormon Messages. I feel like there isn't one I have watched when I haven't felt the spirit so deeply seep into my very being. My eyes well up with tears, my heart swells, and the Holy Ghost testifies of the truth of the message being received. It is incredible. We study media, and it's effect on babies, children, adolescents, adults... people. There is bad in the world. Yes. There is good in the world. Yes. Where the break up of the two is exactly, I don't know. BUT- I do know that I choose to support the good. It is hard. It really is. There are some shows out there I just want to watch, because I know they are funny, I know they will entertain me, and I know that it will take no effort on my part. I post this Mormon Message, because I think it is beautiful. I think of my dad, and his love and sacrifice for me. Truly, understanding our fathers and their roles, ...

Merry Christmas to me, I got a Kindle. Best gift ever really.  I recently have been on an eBook buying spree. So much fun. I was sifting through my memories of books I remember liking, but don't perfectly remember the story or the plot. I remembered one from High School, a short story. You know those gargantuan Literature books we had for English, with the collection of poems, short stories, plays, etc... They had like 1, 522 pages. Ya, it was from one of those books. By far it was the most liked story I read in my High School Literature career. The name of the short story is "The Most Dangerous Game." I felt morbid back then, for liking the story line and plot so much, but now that the world seems to have ran away with the idea of people hunting each other, (Thank you Hunger Games)  I don't feel so bad. This my friends is called desensitization. This is simply a statement. I am not making a stand. It just is. I am amazed at the simple, yet s...

I was shown this clip in my Abnormal Psychology class. We were studying the effects emotion has on mental health and moods. The purpose of the clip was to observe the immense mood change in just 2 minutes with no words or talking. It really was incredible. Why? Why is the clips so quickly able to change our mood? I am not even sure what kind of mood it creates... For me it instill a feeling of action, empathy, sympathy, and feel good. You are touched by the actions of the little boy with the new red coat, and then you are saddened by the reality of the poor boy, on the streets, trying to stay warm. There is an emotional debate in our state of being. I appreciate this clip because of it's simplicity. The spirit of giving and love is so clearly, and deeply, portrayed in this illustrative narrative. If you would like to invite the Spirit of God into your life, watch this clip:)

Meet Jessica! This little bundle of fun and curls, she will make you smile.... promise;) I love this. I wonder where Jessica learned to do a little self-prep talk every morning. And-- who taught her what to say. I propose, her parents have said to her probably on more than one occasion, "Jessica, you can do anything." I think she did a little self adding in some places, Nonetheless, her confidence has been established for the day. In contrast, let's take a look at, Mckenzie. This dear girl, I pray for her. Mckenzie does seem to be very confident in herself. I am sure her mother has told her on several occasion, "Mckenzie, you are a beauty queen." This diva child has been fed with  hairspray, fake tans, and glitter. As far as she knows, she is a beauty queen. As far as we can observe, she is going to be spoiled.  Unfortunately, TLC doesn't have a show that emphasizes young girls being happy and loving. That doesn't get viewers. I am guilty....

For those of you who are not avid readers of the famous mystery writer, Agatha Christie, Miss Marple is one of her main characters, featured as the main character in several books. She is clever, quick, observant, and wicked smart. She knows all. When it comes to a mystery, she can solve it. I chose her for the name of this blog, simply, because I love her character. I also find her incredibly insightful. In this continually changing world of instant entertainment and access. It is refreshing to know that everything entertaining and instant doesn't have to be tainted with filth. There is goodness all around, and we can make it accessible to each other;) That is what I aim to give: insight. Along with insight, these pages will be filled of interesting thoughts, healthy entertainment, and miscellaneous items of goodness. That is what this world needs. More goodness.