Monthly Archives: February 2013

Spelling Variety:

I just came up with an idea of how I might remember how to spell this word. Why not use the meaning of the word to help us determine how to spell it? To me, variety means a selection of … Continue reading

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Observations of storyteller Laura Sims:

It is always nice to hear and watch a professional storyteller and Laura Sims is a very talented individual. As I learned the craft of storytelling, tonight’s event, presented a wonderful opportunity to learn from professionals. The following are some … Continue reading

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National transplant of an organ day:

I’m always looking for topic to make a list from them. I heard on the radio that it was national transplant day. I thought I’d provide some links that gives more information about transplants. I’m the recipient of a kidney. … Continue reading

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If God had a business plan:

There are many ways that we can teach children and adults in today’s object lesson is geared toward teens and adults. I hope this lesson can be of use to youth ministries, family counselors, families, family devotionals, and family home … Continue reading

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Singing from space

Cool! http://music.cbc.ca/#/concerts/Chris-Hadfield-and-Barenaked-Ladies-ISS-Is-Somebody-Singing-2013-02-05

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Dr. Benjamin Carson Speech at the National Prayer Breakfast – 2/7/13

Quite a speech. http://uneditedpolitics.com/dr-benjamin-carson-speech-at-the-national-prayer-breakfast-2713/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dr-benjamin-carson-speech-at-the-national-prayer-breakfast-2713

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Spelling covenants

I think of people making commitments to some higher power. In a negative way I think of all those movies where a bunch of teens foolishly submit their wills to the bad guy/gal and they end up getting wasted. They … Continue reading

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Does your book have a sound track?

Several years ago I took notes while attend a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life The Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. Hope you enjoy the notes. The panelists are: Jaleta Clegg, Bree Despain, Sheila A Nielson and Berin … Continue reading

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Gotchas when buying or building a house:

Several years ago I took a writing course of business writing and three students and I wrote a book on what to look for when buying a home. I remember interviewing a lot of people. So we get a lot … Continue reading

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Three branches of American government:

This object lesson is borrowed from somebody else. I found it in the book, Quiet by Susan Cain on page 251. A fifth grade teacher thought that she would teach the important concept of the three branches of government by … Continue reading

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