Monthly Archives: August 2012

Making better use of my condo membership

I share ownership with a series of 5 star condos and the sale rep told me some ideas on how I can advertise my condos. He suggested some places I can advertise. vacationrentals.com redweek.com vrbo.com He suggested that I look … Continue reading

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Spelling words Pigeon and Province

Today’s spelling words are Pigeon and Province. We’ll see if these spelling devices will help me spell the properly in the future. Pigeon: I remember this that pigeon is an animal and pig is an animal so pig. Then these … Continue reading

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The creativity and dimensions behind quilts

Last Friday I had the chance to visit a quilting display at the Springville museum. There were some delightful quilts and I saw that there are quite a variety of quilts which show a rich display of talent. My mother … Continue reading

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Sources of free eBooks

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Achieving Goals is like many forms of heat

Today’s topic is achieving goals and comparing them to different forms of heat. I hope today’s object lesson is of use to youth ministries, home devotionals and family home evenings. Prior to the lesson, go about the house and look … Continue reading

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The hazards of spelling phonetically with an accent

Here are a few examples of how spelling phonetically can bite you in the butt when you have an accent. Like various people from around the united states, southern utahans have their unique accent. And since I have a hard … Continue reading

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Spelling Holidays and bargain

Well here are two words I keep spelling wrong so they will be on today’s blog: People ALways like COld beer during the HOLidays. BarGAIN is when both sides can GAIN on an agreement. Please feel free to share additional … Continue reading

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Passive voice Sites

Well I still have a hard time with passive voice. Many authors do. Today’s creativity blog is dedicated to a bunch of links of on the topic. Enjoy: http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/passive-voice/ http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/passive.htm Recognizing Passive Voice http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/aSGuest68635-537764-passive-voice/ http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/passive http://grammar.about.com/od/pq/g/pasvoiceterm.htm http://www.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-voice.htm http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/passive-voice.aspx It’s … Continue reading

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Labor Day Weekend – My camping checklist

Well since I do a weekly blog on makings lists here is one on camping and what better time to go than the hottest time of the year. Okay fellow campers, what have I forgotten? _alarm clock (portable) _auction items … Continue reading

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Persuasion is like the wind

I hope today’s object lesson can be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals and family home evenings. The topic is gentle persuasion is like the wind. Think of various times you have been outside and in the wind. Some … Continue reading

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