By the time I was in HS, I was no longer active. I had been in jail, drank, having sex. Removed myself from the Mormons. when people ask me if I served a mission, I tell them I spent 6 years in the Navy defending your ass.
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I got out in 1960. I am now 76.
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I have told this before. A friend of mine worked a Utah County dump. Every year people would throw canisters of wheat, oats, what ever they had in food storage that went bad. He would collect it up, feed it to his chickens and pigs. He had the best fed livestock in the valley.
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Just up and having first cup of coffee. Deciding what to have for breakfast. Not sure what rest of day will bring. Life is good,,
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I will go to golden corral, Have a nice meal. No cooking, no left overs. Leave my waiter, waitress a $25.00 tip. life is good,,
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The only thing I ever seen them worship was money and power.
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I threw away all my clothing and bought new shirts, pants, etc. let my hair grow longer. I was starting college so I found non Mormons to visit and run with. for me it was no big deal, never felt I belonged anyway.
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The one statement that I remember was,, " you know you are not,,". then they would proceed to tell you what you are "not". you can tell a Mormon, just can't tell them much,,
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I never did believe totally. I went along to get along in a small Mormon only town. A few weeks after I graduated HS, I moved to SLC, sent in a letter, went to an interview, Never regretted it.
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Navy vet here. Went in 1960, left in 66. NFO backseat F-4. Seen a lot and experienced a lot I never would have otherwise. Thanks to all that served.
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Welcome,, more views the better,,
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Just finished breakfast, coffee, etc. Fixing a ham to go into smoker. Having some friends over this afternoon. Good times,,
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Ginger ale and bourbon.
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Neighbors came over, fixed them breakfast, visited over coffee. Not sure what rest of day will bring,,
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yes. When I was a sophomore in HS, an older girl took advantage of me. No guilt or shame.
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Try Gates for B-B-Q. Several other good rib places. Ask some of the locals.
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Welcome. Been here for years, learned a lot.
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No, never in Mesa. I showed people how to smoke and preserve meats. Never sold anything. Was invited to cook for people at parties and family gatherings. Just a hobby.
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I used to give cooking demonstrations to relief society groups. Never heard such gossip, back stabbing talk in my life. Whoever was not there, was talked about and Oster sized. Such a negative dirty way to live..
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Many years ago several of me and fiends would meet at the underpasses Sunday mornings. We cooked potatoes, hot cakes, eggs what ever we could get our hands on. Cooked on our Coleman camp stoves. Each week the group got bigger, more food, also clothing was handed out. Was great. One morning the police and health department sowed up. We didn't have all the permits and shut us down. what a shame. Ne
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Had morning coffee, fixed breakfast, went for hike, reloaded bird feeder, just relaxing,,
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Several years ago I was invited to a social gathering at friends house. I was aware it would be mostly Mormons attending. However I was friends of the couple throwing the party. After some group introductions one lady kept asking what I done for a living, being single etc. After about an hour later she said,, "you know if we got married, I could stay home and not work". I was to shocked
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I did. My parents always supported me and we were always close. I miss them every day. I was a lucky man,,
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I lived in Utah county for 25 years as a non mo. Over the years the Mormons don't have the influence or power they used to have. There was a lot I enjoyed about Utah. I kind of made my own enjoyment. Spent time camping, fishing, visiting Park City. it is what you make of it
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Been there seen that. My ex started returning to the Mormons. Insisted I rejoin and take here through the temple. Never happened. Within a year, got a divorce, lost our business, lost our house. Was a nightmare. I rebuilt my life on my terms. Never remarried, Never trusted any Mormon, always self employed. Now totally retired and living in a small remote mountain town. Life is good.
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7-7 over ice
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As a single non mo man that lived 25 years in Utah county. I could tell you some funny stories.
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Having morning coffee on front porch. Neighbors dog came over to visit. Had a good talk. Will fix breakfast and enjoy rest of day. Life is good,,
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A friend of mine worked at a dump in Utah County. Every year people would bring wheat, oats, spoiled food storage there. He had the best fed chickens and pigs in the valley.
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The basic thing people don't understand, learn a trade or skill. I was self employed for 30 years. I had a skill and a knowledge that kept me afloat. Never made a lot, but I was my own boss. That alone was satisfaction for me.
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