Robert Ferney

@jacobabarbary I have a harder time watching "The Lion King" I love it, just can't watch it.. too many feels

How To Train Your Dragon 2 is one of the only cartoons that wets my eyes a little bit still.

Getting used to avoiding sugar, or carbs in general has taken me a while to get used to.. Still not super consistent at it, and social functions with treats out are always the hardest. Often I end up having something, and count it a win if I can keep it small. I generally try to do better the rest of the time. Improvement has been gradual, but it is there.

Me yesterday: "I really need to stop eating sugar." Went to a mission call opening last night and there were treats everywhere. I'm doomed.

@jacobabarbary I'm old enough I shorten that joke to just "Hay" as a greeting.

How old do you have to be to say "Hay is for horses. Harharhar."

@rob_ferney Goals!

Stache check. I am the only one who celebrates Mustache March… This is day 19. 👨🏼👨🏼👨🏼

@BasedMikeLee Eh, I can see how mail in ballots in utah are a vulnerability.

Utah has never been the problem Other states are Federal law is needed to protect federal elections

@Latterdaytruth My kitchen :D

Headed to lunch soon... what's your go-to lunch spot?

When I am introducing the concept of multiplying, I start with area. This distance across, this distance down, etc. Then I show how the area and the typical algorithm for multiplying vertically and the latice method are all connected. I've also found falling back on the area makes dealing with multiplying polynomials easier. Also, not the same thing as the latice method. I would tend to encourage the students to learn each of the methods well enough that they are fluent using all of them, then have them compare the speed between the different methods. Then they can have a more informed opionion on which one to use as their daily driver.

Should you teach alternative multiplication algorithms like the lattice method? Personally, I would be very cautious when introducing any algorithms other than the standard methods. The standard algorithms are standard for a reason: they're easy to set up and they're hard to mess up. The lattice method, for instance, it's hard to set up. It takes a lot of time and effort to draw the entire grid with the diagonals, And it's easy to mess up. I mean, I've seen this happen so many times where a student draws a sloppy grid with misaligned diagonals and then screws up the calculation as a result. But the biggest issue is probably that kids will often latch on to whatever method they like best, and their incentives are often misaligned. For instance, I've tutored students who straight up told me that they preferred the lattice they liked being able to take a break from the math to draw. And believe me, they took their sweet time drawing the grid and making it perfect. Of course, it took these students forever to complete their problems because they were working with incredibly low efficiency, and that frustrated them. But another factor leading them to resist switching to the more efficient standard method was that they had completely forgotten it. Why? Because they were using the lattice method for so long, not practicing the standard method. So they got into a situation where relearning the standard require some additional upfront time and effort on top of what they already an overwhelming workload. I mean, listen, if the alternative method is just as efficient and just as general, mean, sure, introduce it. But if not, then I wouldn't introduce it because students who latch onto it and resist letting go are going to be in for a world of hurt. Even if you try to introduce that alternative method as a fun, temporary vacation away from standard techniques, some students will try to stay on that vacation forever.

@Latterdaytruth Followed by and my father dwelt in a tent

@Latterdaytruth 1 Nephi 3:7 Immediately came to mind.

What is your “Go-to” Book of Mormon verse for when times are tough?

@Latterdaytruth I didn't like popularity contests in highschool. Not interested in repeating that here. Count me out

IT’S TIME FOR SOME LATTER-DAY SAINT MADNESS!!!! We are going to do a bracket of LDS accounts on X to see who the king or queen of LDX is! If you are interested in being a part of the bracket, please fill out the form here gformsapp.com/f/1LbZeTBi3V7N…! 64 accounts will be selected and seeded based on the following criteria: - active LDX engagement - followers NOTE: You must be following @latterdaytruth to be selected (so I can DM details). Likely more than 64 will apply, I am sorry in advance that I can’t pick everyone! Entries will be accepted until 5pm MST on March 19, 2026.

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@DeadBug15 Sounds like they need that babble thing from the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy

@rob_ferney Many of the existing day care and hospice workers need a head that can speak English. I could be that for them!

In order to finally afford a starter home, my wife and I are using our combined 0 years of experience and $500 in savings to open a multipurpose hospice-day care. It seems the only way to truly get ahead.

@14e_ther @PierceGardner @dustinharding We have had men teachers in primary when the primary presidency are women for as long as I can remember, so that's not it.

@PierceGardner @dustinharding It puts women in a leadership position over men. That is inappropriate and wrong.

How do the sisters feel about this? My wife's feelings are pretty clear 👇

Ignorance is fixable. Stupid is a choice. Ignorance is when you don't know. Learning fixes Ignorance. Stupid is when you know better, and you do or don't do anyway. That's your choice. Choose Better.

@moroni_memer I generally don't get into figuring out singular or limited favorites for anyone or anything. And the second is like unto it, love your neighbor as yourself.

I think voting on your favorite LDS person on here feels kinda gross. The second I did it I felt icky. Feels engagement farm-y.

I am somewhat introverted and reclusive. I also don't keep in touch with friends. I am an outlier statistically speaking. My brain is just wired different. Having said that, I care about the people that I do interact with. I think for me, it's a matter of caring about the people you are with. Those friends that are not currently in my sphere of influence, I trust the Lord to watch over.

I’ve lived in my current ward for 6.5 years and feel like I wouldn’t miss it if I moved away tomorrow. I participate in the activities we have, and I’m active in my calling, but do others (esp men) feel this same way? Almost zero emotional connection to the ward?

@tylerwilki23481 Thanks for the post. My kids have been a blessing in my life.

As a mortician, I’ve witnessed the grief of families who lose a child, and it has left a lasting mark on my heart. The pain of such a loss is unimaginable and underscores how precious and fragile life truly is. In my personal life, I’ve seen the incredible joy and love that come from raising children, including one with severe physical disabilities. When my wife learned of our son’s condition during pregnancy, she faced a challenging path, but he has provided meaning and unconditional love. Similarly, my nephew with Down syndrome has brought immeasurable joy to our family. These experiences have shown me that every life, no matter the challenges, holds immense value and potential for love. Because of these deeply personal and professional experiences, I find it difficult to reconcile abortion with what I’ve seen and felt. I believe in the beauty of life, even amid hardship, and I hold a deep conviction that every life is worth cherishing. This is why I feel so strongly about the issue and why it breaks my heart to see life treated as disposable.

@jacobabarbary I've been the chief software archatect, senior ruby developer, and mentor for everybody on that project for the last eightish years. I've helped a bunch of developers, over that time. It's past time to move on.

@rob_ferney Not that you aren't cool I just need the story.

I found out my dad (@rob_ferney) had a past life today. This is the problem with being one of the younger kids in the lineup.