Author Archives: Alina

Easter Weekend

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Alina
Posted in Children, Family, Friends, Polygamy | 3 Comments

Mitt Romney Al Jazeera A Mormon In The White House Interview

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Alina

This piece is a much better piece than the BBC one in my opinion on Mormonism and Mitt Romney. He interviews an authentic historian and diverse people on both sides of the issue including us. We did the interview a … Continue reading →

Posted in Polygamy | 2 Comments

Darger Polygamous Family Comments On BBC Story On Mitt Romney

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Alina

We recently did an interview with the BBC’s John Sweeney. It was clear to us right from the beginning that he had a slant he was trying to portray. We are used to American media, who are a bit more … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, News, Polygamy, Videos | 4 Comments

Determine Your Personal Decorating Style

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Alina

At first sign of spring, I want to deep clean and redecorate. Who am I kidding? I just look for an excuse anytime. I love helping people with their projects and was thrilled when my friend wanted decorating advice; so … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance of Kyra Laine Darger

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Alina

Last Saturday was St. Patrick’s Day; the day my daughter Kyra died eleven years ago. This is a day that I still mourn, but am grateful that we have a purpose to move forward. I struggled whether to put something … Continue reading →

Posted in Polygamy | 8 Comments

Design Junkie

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Alina

I think I have always been an interior design junkie. When I was a child I would daydream about design, spending hours drawing layouts of rooms and furniture to fill them. In my mind I redecorated an old space over … Continue reading →

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My New Boyfriend

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Alina

One of the questions I am asked most frequently is “Can you have more than one husband?” My answer to that is “I can but it is not what I choose and not part of our faith. I am free … Continue reading →

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Handling Conflicts In A Large Family

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Alina
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Winston Blackmore and Plural Wife Testify of Split Community In Court

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Alina

Today the trial for Bountiful Canada polygamous Winston Blackmore continues. The story in Canada.com tells of one of his wives, Majorie Johnson explaining the schism caused in their community by Warren Jeffs.  It hurts my heart to read such stories. While I … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Polygamy | 9 Comments

Mitt Romney and His Polygamous Persecution History Shapes Who He Is Today

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Alina

There was a very insightful column today in the New York Times by David Brooks describing the history of the Romney family. I thought it was well done in that it gives a historical perspective of how his faith, and … Continue reading →

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