Category Archives: Ann Lewis

The Lindon, Utah Temple Open House

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We got to visit the Lindon Temple today with our Malian friends, Anounou and his son, Gabou.  It was a glorious day.  We are so excited to have another finished temple in our area.  Imagine, we are within 15-20 minutes … Continue reading →

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Saying Farewell to Old Typewriters

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here’s another bit of old technology I pulled out of a basement closet–the typewriters (and our briefcases) that John and I used when we were university students at BYU and beyond.  When I first arrived at BYU in the fall … Continue reading →

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Cleaning out old technology

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The purging continues.  Today we tackled the Camera Cupboard.  This place above one of our desks has held generations of cameras and camera equipment.  Today we pulled out every camera, cord, and charger and spread them all over the table … Continue reading →

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Easter Conference Weekend at the Cabin

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Happy Easter, Everyone!  We had a glorious weekend at the cabin listening to General Conference.  I came away filled, calm and uplifted.  The focus was on following our Savior, Jesus Christ.  I am so grateful for Him and for His … Continue reading →

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My Book Club Ladies

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We met this evening to share our book suggestions for the coming year.  Here’s how we’re all looking these days! One fun thing we do every year for our April Book Selection Dinner Party is to submit a short history … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Greg Olson’s Art Studio in Heber

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We enjoyed a real treat today!  Our friends from Switzerland, who have a home in Heber, invited us to join them and another couple to visit and tour Greg Olson’s art studio.  Greg was serving in the BYU Stake when … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned From My Mother (Ruby Smuin) by Grace Smuin Laemmlen

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

While sorting through my mother, Grace Smuin Laemmlen’s papers, I found these 2 pages of notes about her mother, Ruby.   Ruby was born  6 January 1898 and she died on 19 February 1959, a few weeks after I was born.  … Continue reading →

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Favorite Childhood Play Things

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here are a few childhood treasures I’ve happened upon as I am cleaning out my spaces.  These odd little bits and pieces bring back floods of memories of things I loved when I was a little girl. This little burro … Continue reading →

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The Stonewood Writing Group, weeks 15-24

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Last year I started an online writing group.  It’s been lots of fun to think of ways to encourage others to write more.  I posted the first batch of email lessons here.  Every 10 or so lessons, I’ll include here … Continue reading →

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Purging Files, Simplifying our Lives

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I remember the day long ago in my single life when I bought this large filing cabinet.  I think I paid more than $400 for it and had it delivered to my apartment in Old Farm, Salt Lake City.  I … Continue reading →

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