"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. A sunset, a mountain bathed in moonlight, the ocean in calm and in storm—we see these, love their beauty, hold the vision in our hearts. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Thanks for that beautiful message from Helen Keller, which you sent on the occasion of your birthday. I am most appreciative.
This week also brought a letter you sent over a month ago. It is the one in which you mentioned the flower you sent to Karen for me on May 19—having heard nothing from either of you I was beginning to wonder what had happened. You also made reference to a letter that would be in the mail in a few days explaining your newfound happiness—that has never arrived. But just from your letters I can tell you are happy and I am glad for it. One of the few things that would make me even happier would be to read that you would be getting married. Anyway, I am glad to know you are busy and truly happy and dreaming the dreams of the future.
History was made in Rio de Janeiro last Thursday afternoon when the gospel was preached for the first time openly in the streets of this city. In one of the praças (public squares) we held a street meeting. Eight elders participated. One elder would tell the Book of Mormon story and the history of the Restoration in English (to attract attention) while another elder would translate into Portuguese. The rest of us would mingle in the crowds answering questions, explaining more about the Church, and trying to sell the Book of Mormon. In just over an hour we sold 11 copies of the Book of Mormon. We also had some stands up with giant posters explaining the Restoration and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. These helped attract interest also. We were in a poor praça, but we felt it was a success. At the end we were rained out. This marks a beginning of a new era of preaching the gospel here in this nation.
Thanks for all your support and interests in every way. Know of my love and respect for you. May the blessings of heaven continue with you.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 30, 1969
A letter to my brother Jerry:
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Friday, June 27, 1969
History was being made yesterday afternoon as the message of the gospel was preached openly in the streets of Rio de Janeiro. A street meeting, to our knowledge the first ever in the city, was held in Praça Tiradentes with the eight elders from the Headquarters and Jardim Botânico Districts participating.
To attract attention, one elder would begin going through the Book of Mormon lesson and the Joseph Smith story, in that order, giving it in English. A second elder would translate into Portuguese. The remaining six elders with copies of the Book of Mormon in hand mingled among the people that would gather, offering explanations, answering questions, selling the Book of Mormon. In addition, large posters depicting the Restoration and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon were displayed on two separate stands or frames built for that purpose.
The meeting was counted a success, although better praças might have been picked with a better flow of pedestrian traffic. But it took quite a bit of maneuvering to obtain permission for even this meeting. Eleven copies of the Book of Mormon were sold in about one hour and a half. Rain, which had been threatening for some time, finally drenched the elders and the exhibit.
Participating in the street meeting were Elders Michael Knight, Ray Carter, Kirk Marsh, and Gary Jensen (all from Jardim Botânico), and Elders Dorrell Henderson, Phillip N. Richins, Monte Stewart, and Dean Cleverly (from Headquarters).
Exactly 125 years ago today the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum, the Patriarch, were assassinated at the hands of a mob in Carthage Jail, sealing with their lives a testimony that the world cannot impeach. The world has tried, but the work set up by the Lord through the instrumentality of the Prophet is spreading forth. The gospel, as prophesied by Joseph Smith, will penetrate every continent, be preached in every nation, spread through every city and hamlet, touch every heart.
From the inspired announcement of the martyrdom: "Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. . . . He lived great, and he died great in the eyes of God and his people; and like most of the Lord’s anointed in ancient times, has sealed his mission and his works with his own blood; and so has his brother Hyrum. In life they were not divided, and in death they were not separated! . . . The Testators are now dead, and their testament is in force" (D&C 135:3, 5).
To attract attention, one elder would begin going through the Book of Mormon lesson and the Joseph Smith story, in that order, giving it in English. A second elder would translate into Portuguese. The remaining six elders with copies of the Book of Mormon in hand mingled among the people that would gather, offering explanations, answering questions, selling the Book of Mormon. In addition, large posters depicting the Restoration and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon were displayed on two separate stands or frames built for that purpose.
The meeting was counted a success, although better praças might have been picked with a better flow of pedestrian traffic. But it took quite a bit of maneuvering to obtain permission for even this meeting. Eleven copies of the Book of Mormon were sold in about one hour and a half. Rain, which had been threatening for some time, finally drenched the elders and the exhibit.
Participating in the street meeting were Elders Michael Knight, Ray Carter, Kirk Marsh, and Gary Jensen (all from Jardim Botânico), and Elders Dorrell Henderson, Phillip N. Richins, Monte Stewart, and Dean Cleverly (from Headquarters).
Exactly 125 years ago today the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum, the Patriarch, were assassinated at the hands of a mob in Carthage Jail, sealing with their lives a testimony that the world cannot impeach. The world has tried, but the work set up by the Lord through the instrumentality of the Prophet is spreading forth. The gospel, as prophesied by Joseph Smith, will penetrate every continent, be preached in every nation, spread through every city and hamlet, touch every heart.
From the inspired announcement of the martyrdom: "Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. . . . He lived great, and he died great in the eyes of God and his people; and like most of the Lord’s anointed in ancient times, has sealed his mission and his works with his own blood; and so has his brother Hyrum. In life they were not divided, and in death they were not separated! . . . The Testators are now dead, and their testament is in force" (D&C 135:3, 5).
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 23, 1969
More information concerning the demise of Varian Halliday has reached us here in Brazil. He passed away from a heart attack at the age of 69. His death saddened me. Brother Halliday was a man loved and respected by all who had the opportunity to know him. His love for the youth of the Church is best noted in his lifetime of loyal and dedicated service. To some he was a teacher, to others a bishop, a high councilor, a seminary coordinator (in which position I first encountered him), a stake Sunday School superintendent. He was a busy man, a happy man, the world a better place for his having been in it.
Yesterday we taught a second lesson to Victor and family. His wife was feeling ill and did not attend the lesson. Irmão Victor came out to sacrament meeting but arrived at the chapel just as the services ended. Luckily, films of the April general conference of the Church were shown afterwards, and he stayed to watch them.
Last Friday evening an investigator fireside was held, with the film Man's Search for Happiness shown and a display set up with the big pictures explaining the Restoration. Members were invited to attend, but their ticket or invitation to come was to bring a nonmember family. William and his family invited Victor’s family, bringing all of them except Victor himself, who was coming directly from work. He arrived just after the whole thing was over. However, his wife and children enjoyed the film and displayzinho.
District meeting this afternoon was held jointly with the Jardim Botânico elders at the chapel. Occasionally the two districts meet together to plan our common projects. Today we discussed a street meeting to be held this Thursday, another investigator fireside July 4, and a member fireside July 6.
Yesterday we taught a second lesson to Victor and family. His wife was feeling ill and did not attend the lesson. Irmão Victor came out to sacrament meeting but arrived at the chapel just as the services ended. Luckily, films of the April general conference of the Church were shown afterwards, and he stayed to watch them.
Last Friday evening an investigator fireside was held, with the film Man's Search for Happiness shown and a display set up with the big pictures explaining the Restoration. Members were invited to attend, but their ticket or invitation to come was to bring a nonmember family. William and his family invited Victor’s family, bringing all of them except Victor himself, who was coming directly from work. He arrived just after the whole thing was over. However, his wife and children enjoyed the film and displayzinho.
District meeting this afternoon was held jointly with the Jardim Botânico elders at the chapel. Occasionally the two districts meet together to plan our common projects. Today we discussed a street meeting to be held this Thursday, another investigator fireside July 4, and a member fireside July 6.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 19, 1969
Yesterday marked the six-month mark since my arrival in Brazil. That seems difficult to believe. Nine months ago, a third of my mission ago, I entered the Language Training Mission. I have one month remaining from today that I can still call myself a teenager.
Bus prices went higher Sunday. Those we had been taking at NCr$0,19 each (190 beans) are now NCr$0,24 each. The NCr$0,22 busses are now NCr$0,28. Inflation.
Word reached me this week by way of letter from Dale that Bishop Varian Halliday passed away recently. Dale's letter was quite brief. He simply said, "Brother Halliday died." No further details. President Johnson knew Brother Halliday several years ago in Idaho Falls and thought quite highly of him. He was saddened to hear of his death. About a month ago both President Johnson and I wrote a letter to Brother Halliday and his wife.
Six new elders arrived today from the United States. It is always great to have more elders in the mission. Arrival days are always busy for the mission office staff. The group arrived a day later than scheduled because a flight was missed in Denver on Tuesday.
The new elders brought with them nearly 400 Blue Books that we had ordered from Salt Lake. Because there were so many they could not be carried onto the plane. Therefore, being instructed to pack them in their suitcases, the elders had to pay overweight and be reimbursed upon arrival at mission headquarters. The cost? A costly little mistake of $320.
Elder Dennis Wade had his tonsils out this week, spending several days in the mission home recovering. There seem to be no complications. Jill Johnson is having her tonsils removed next week and is all super excited over the fact. School ends this week at the American School and will begin again in August.
The new baby grand piano arrived last week and keeps everyone excited. Wendy Johnson is a rather fantastic pianist who loves to play quite a bit. I even plunk away at the keys occasionally.
Tuesday evening we retaught a first lesson to Irmão Victor and his family. This time we taught the two older children also. He and his wife originally had the first lesson the same Sunday evening William received it back in March. Since William knows Victor, we are having William and his family help.
Bus prices went higher Sunday. Those we had been taking at NCr$0,19 each (190 beans) are now NCr$0,24 each. The NCr$0,22 busses are now NCr$0,28. Inflation.
Word reached me this week by way of letter from Dale that Bishop Varian Halliday passed away recently. Dale's letter was quite brief. He simply said, "Brother Halliday died." No further details. President Johnson knew Brother Halliday several years ago in Idaho Falls and thought quite highly of him. He was saddened to hear of his death. About a month ago both President Johnson and I wrote a letter to Brother Halliday and his wife.
Six new elders arrived today from the United States. It is always great to have more elders in the mission. Arrival days are always busy for the mission office staff. The group arrived a day later than scheduled because a flight was missed in Denver on Tuesday.
The new elders brought with them nearly 400 Blue Books that we had ordered from Salt Lake. Because there were so many they could not be carried onto the plane. Therefore, being instructed to pack them in their suitcases, the elders had to pay overweight and be reimbursed upon arrival at mission headquarters. The cost? A costly little mistake of $320.
Elder Dennis Wade had his tonsils out this week, spending several days in the mission home recovering. There seem to be no complications. Jill Johnson is having her tonsils removed next week and is all super excited over the fact. School ends this week at the American School and will begin again in August.
The new baby grand piano arrived last week and keeps everyone excited. Wendy Johnson is a rather fantastic pianist who loves to play quite a bit. I even plunk away at the keys occasionally.
Tuesday evening we retaught a first lesson to Irmão Victor and his family. This time we taught the two older children also. He and his wife originally had the first lesson the same Sunday evening William received it back in March. Since William knows Victor, we are having William and his family help.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 17, 1969
Each week we read together aloud as companions one of the tracts we leave with the investigators after the various lessons, reading in this order:
O Testamunho de Joseph Smith [The Testimony of Joseph Smith]
Qual Igreja É Verdadeira? [Which Church Is Right?]
O Testamunho de Joseph Smith
A Palavra de Sabedoria [The Word of Wisdom]
O Testemunho de Joseph Smith
Depois do Baptismo, O Que? [After Baptism, What?]
O Testamunho de Joseph Smith
O Plano de Salvação [The Plan of Salvation]
O Testamunho de Joseph Smith
Dízimo [Tithing]
The mission handbook is also read each week, but not together as companions. This week I finished the Pearl of Great Price in my scripture reading program. Now I have started the New Testament. I plan to read through all the scriptures at least once every year throughout the rest of my life.
To this point I have read the Standard Works thusly, as best my memory serves: the Book of Mormon six or seven times, the Pearl of Great Price five times and possibly more, the New Testament three times, the Doctrine and Covenants three times, and the Old Testament once.
O Testamunho de Joseph Smith [The Testimony of Joseph Smith]
Qual Igreja É Verdadeira? [Which Church Is Right?]
O Testamunho de Joseph Smith
A Palavra de Sabedoria [The Word of Wisdom]
O Testemunho de Joseph Smith
Depois do Baptismo, O Que? [After Baptism, What?]
O Testamunho de Joseph Smith
O Plano de Salvação [The Plan of Salvation]
O Testamunho de Joseph Smith
Dízimo [Tithing]
The mission handbook is also read each week, but not together as companions. This week I finished the Pearl of Great Price in my scripture reading program. Now I have started the New Testament. I plan to read through all the scriptures at least once every year throughout the rest of my life.
To this point I have read the Standard Works thusly, as best my memory serves: the Book of Mormon six or seven times, the Pearl of Great Price five times and possibly more, the New Testament three times, the Doctrine and Covenants three times, and the Old Testament once.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, June 14, 1969
President and Sister Johnson and Wendy were traveling to conference in Belo Horizonte this weekend. No cook showed up at the mission home, and so we fixed our own meal: fried chicken, potatoes and gravy, buttered carrots, and fresh strawberries.
Irmão Sandri, the Petrópolis Branch president, was in Rio for a branch presidents meeting. He stopped in with Elders Braithwaite and Mourão to see us.
Irmão Sandri, the Petrópolis Branch president, was in Rio for a branch presidents meeting. He stopped in with Elders Braithwaite and Mourão to see us.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 13, 1969
April conference in Salt Lake City was a special spiritual feast. The June copy of the Improvement Era, containing the conference talks, arrived yesterday. While accompanying Elder Stewart downtown to the bank this afternoon, I read nearly half the talks. I saw three major themes developing: (1) A witness that the resurrection was a literal fact and that since Christ is the Savior in Him and His gospel lie all hope for solutions to problems; (2) a challenge and call to members of the Church to rededicate and recommit to the responsibilities they have taken upon themselves as Saints, as parents, as leaders; and (3) a warning against dangerous and false theories and philosophies (such as sex education or sensitivity training) all too prevalent in a mixed-up, confused world.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 12, 1969
The month of May saw more baptisms in the mission, 61, than in any other single month since the mission was organized last July. President Johnson was happy of course, although it still falls short of the goal of 100 a month that he expects. There are 98 missionaries in the field right now, six of whom are sisters. Of the baptisms, 20 of the 61, or 30 percent of the new converts, resulted from member referrals. These are just a few interesting observations about the mission extracted from our monthly report to the First Presidency.
Another letter arrived yesterday from Lyle and Barbara and boys, dated Tuesday, May 34. Yesterday was Jerry's 31st birthday. Today is Karen's birthday.
Our activities this week have been mostly tracting and tracting and more tracting. Last night we planned to teach Victor another lesson, but he did not return from work.
Another letter arrived yesterday from Lyle and Barbara and boys, dated Tuesday, May 34. Yesterday was Jerry's 31st birthday. Today is Karen's birthday.
Our activities this week have been mostly tracting and tracting and more tracting. Last night we planned to teach Victor another lesson, but he did not return from work.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tuesday, June 10, 1969
Saturday President Johnson's daughter, Wendy, arrived from the States to spend three months here. The President and Sister Johnson were so happy to have her here. She seems to be a special light in their lives.
Yesterday started with football on the beach, although the two elders with the football did not show up until 7:45, a little later than our planned 6:30, which was when Elder Stewart and I had to leave to keep on our schedule. Therefore we missed the game. We had brief naps following breakfast, went shopping, and after haircuts ate at Bob's, headed to the mission office to write letters, study, and prepare an assigned talk for district meeting. The time just raced by too quickly.
To demonstrate how quickly a beach can change: When we showed up for football yesterday at least five or six feet of sand had been carried away by the waves since two weeks ago because several large boulders dotted the beach where we usually played. It ruined the beach for football. The waves must have been violent because a new wooden stairway, built up the mountain behind the little beach, leading to the highway above, had been chewed away about two-thirds of the way up, maybe 30 feet up.
Yesterday started with football on the beach, although the two elders with the football did not show up until 7:45, a little later than our planned 6:30, which was when Elder Stewart and I had to leave to keep on our schedule. Therefore we missed the game. We had brief naps following breakfast, went shopping, and after haircuts ate at Bob's, headed to the mission office to write letters, study, and prepare an assigned talk for district meeting. The time just raced by too quickly.
To demonstrate how quickly a beach can change: When we showed up for football yesterday at least five or six feet of sand had been carried away by the waves since two weeks ago because several large boulders dotted the beach where we usually played. It ruined the beach for football. The waves must have been violent because a new wooden stairway, built up the mountain behind the little beach, leading to the highway above, had been chewed away about two-thirds of the way up, maybe 30 feet up.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Friday, June 6, 1969
We seem to have reached a point in the missionary work where, although we are following the programs and things are not going really bad, nothing is happening. We are not finding the families ready to hear and accept the gospel. As Elder Stewart expressed it, "We seem to be about four days behind where we should be." For days I have been wondering where the problem lies. As I have been writing this, it came to me that I must approach the Lord and plead with integrity of heart and earnestness of soul for the people of this area ready to hear the Savior's voice. He knows His sheep and will call them, and ours is the charge to help if we will work as He directs.
Elder Richard Smoot, zone leader of the Rio Zone and Niterói district leader and great missionary, left for home today. I did not have a chance to say good-bye.
Tonight was another investigator fireside. We showed the film Man's Search for Happiness. Three investigators attended, none of which were ours.
Elder Richard Smoot, zone leader of the Rio Zone and Niterói district leader and great missionary, left for home today. I did not have a chance to say good-bye.
Tonight was another investigator fireside. We showed the film Man's Search for Happiness. Three investigators attended, none of which were ours.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thursday, June 5, 1969
The Latter-day Saints, by the choice of Almighty God and not of themselves, are the guardians of light and truth, under solemn obligation to declare it to every nation and people. Of all the so-called Christian religions, Catholicism comes closest to any claim to authority, but she does not have it. The Protestant branches do not have it. The Lord authorizes and recognizes but one religion, His own, which the world has nicknamed Mormonism, and which is destined with the prophetic commitment to fill all the earth as a stone cut without hands from the mountain. Mormonism is a living, breathing religion. All other sects are dead because they deny the lifeblood of true religion, revelation.
Today is a holiday in Brazil, another Catholic–pagan feast called Corpus Cristo Day.
This evening we taught a second lesson to an old man named Antonio Morrelli and his wife. He is very hard of hearing (and perhaps of understanding). When teaching him the first lesson last week we really just taught his wife and her sister, Indians from Bahia, but he seemed to benefit more from this lesson. He promised to read the Book of Mormon, come to a fireside Friday evening, and to pray. His wife attended Sunday School last week and enjoyed it.
Today is a holiday in Brazil, another Catholic–pagan feast called Corpus Cristo Day.
This evening we taught a second lesson to an old man named Antonio Morrelli and his wife. He is very hard of hearing (and perhaps of understanding). When teaching him the first lesson last week we really just taught his wife and her sister, Indians from Bahia, but he seemed to benefit more from this lesson. He promised to read the Book of Mormon, come to a fireside Friday evening, and to pray. His wife attended Sunday School last week and enjoyed it.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 4, 1969
A letter arrived yesterday from a good friend, Elder Dave LeSueur, serving in the Franco-Belgian Mission. In part he wrote:
"The Church, and Church members, are the same, the world over, and I'm sure our experiences are very similar in some cases. I have spent all of my mission so far in Belgium. The people are polite, and once you are friends, you are treated as a member of the family. Like much of the world, the people are tied down by traditions."
That last line is significant. Although the Brazilian people are warm and friendly and not really Catholics, they are still bound by traditions. Joseph Smith gives a stinging denunciation of traditions, speaking of persecutions "supported and urged on and upheld by the influence of that spirit which hath so strongly riveted the creeds of the fathers, who have inherited lies, upon the hearts of the children, and filled the whole world with confusion, and has been growing stronger and stronger, and is now the mainspring of all corruption, and the whole earth groans under the weight of its iniquity. It is an iron yoke, it is a strong band; they are the very handcuffs, and chains, and shackles, and fetters of hell" (D&C 123:7–8).
Letters arrived yesterday from Jerry, Dale, and Gail and Lynda.
"The Church, and Church members, are the same, the world over, and I'm sure our experiences are very similar in some cases. I have spent all of my mission so far in Belgium. The people are polite, and once you are friends, you are treated as a member of the family. Like much of the world, the people are tied down by traditions."
That last line is significant. Although the Brazilian people are warm and friendly and not really Catholics, they are still bound by traditions. Joseph Smith gives a stinging denunciation of traditions, speaking of persecutions "supported and urged on and upheld by the influence of that spirit which hath so strongly riveted the creeds of the fathers, who have inherited lies, upon the hearts of the children, and filled the whole world with confusion, and has been growing stronger and stronger, and is now the mainspring of all corruption, and the whole earth groans under the weight of its iniquity. It is an iron yoke, it is a strong band; they are the very handcuffs, and chains, and shackles, and fetters of hell" (D&C 123:7–8).
Letters arrived yesterday from Jerry, Dale, and Gail and Lynda.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, June 2, 1969
Early today the districts of Jardim Botânico and Headquarters gathered their forces and traveled across the bay to Niterói, planning there to meet the Niterói and São Gonçalo districts in a big football game. Rain was falling as we crossed the bay by ferry but ceased soon after our arrival in Niterói. We were scheduled to meet at 8:00, but only half of them showed up, an elder pair from each district. Since they lost by forfeit, we chose up sides and played anyway.
During the afternoon Elder Stewart and I went to the show Around the World in 80 Days. Although I had seen it once before as a very young boy, I actually remembered little of it. It was a refreshing and wholesome movie.
For district meeting I had been assigned to speak concerning our right and responsibility to pray for spirituality and baptisms. I had been thinking about the topic during the week but was not fully prepared. When I told Elder Henderson I could give it mais ou menos this week or better prepared next week, he chose the latter.
President and Sister Johnson returned from their trip north. Elder Boyd Clements, Tijuca district and zone leader, left for home tonight. I was able to express my gratitude and bid him farewell.
During the afternoon Elder Stewart and I went to the show Around the World in 80 Days. Although I had seen it once before as a very young boy, I actually remembered little of it. It was a refreshing and wholesome movie.
For district meeting I had been assigned to speak concerning our right and responsibility to pray for spirituality and baptisms. I had been thinking about the topic during the week but was not fully prepared. When I told Elder Henderson I could give it mais ou menos this week or better prepared next week, he chose the latter.
President and Sister Johnson returned from their trip north. Elder Boyd Clements, Tijuca district and zone leader, left for home tonight. I was able to express my gratitude and bid him farewell.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Sunday, June 1, 1969
Tonight a special member fireside was held to excite and inspire the branch members to be more active as member missionaries. Last week we had made convites [invitations] to announce the fireside. They were made in the shape of light bulbs, using the scripture, "Let your light so shine before men . . ." They we effective and attendance was good.
Originally we had planned to show a Tabernacle Choir film, with my giving an introductory talk about the choir, but we were unable to borrow a projector in time from the American embassy. Therefore, we had a filmstrip, in Spanish, about the eternal family unit in the Church. Following this, Elder Richins and Elder Stewart acted out how the members could use the "Blue Books" to explain about the Church to friends and visitors coming into their homes. Elder Richins was in fine style, the members liked him, and that spurred him on to greater heights. If the members were but half as excited and animated as were the missionaries, the fireside was a smashing success. Refreshments, provided by the members, were served while the Blue Books were going like hotcakes.
Here it is June already, meaning another year is running old. The passage of time seems to gather momentum as days pile on days.
Originally we had planned to show a Tabernacle Choir film, with my giving an introductory talk about the choir, but we were unable to borrow a projector in time from the American embassy. Therefore, we had a filmstrip, in Spanish, about the eternal family unit in the Church. Following this, Elder Richins and Elder Stewart acted out how the members could use the "Blue Books" to explain about the Church to friends and visitors coming into their homes. Elder Richins was in fine style, the members liked him, and that spurred him on to greater heights. If the members were but half as excited and animated as were the missionaries, the fireside was a smashing success. Refreshments, provided by the members, were served while the Blue Books were going like hotcakes.
Here it is June already, meaning another year is running old. The passage of time seems to gather momentum as days pile on days.
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