Monthly Archives: June 2015

Goal Setting:

At toastmasters one evening, a member gave a presentation on goal setting. Here are some of my notes: – Set a clear goal. – Set of land that is realistic. – Coordinate with friends of the minor goals and achieve … Continue reading

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Chiasmum and the heartland:

I recently attended a Book of Mormon evidence conference. I listened to a number of panels that gave archaeological evidence of where certain things could have occurred in Northern America that matched the Book of Mormon. It was a great … Continue reading

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Keeping Track of Events:

As a storyteller, you sometimes you have the opportunity or the challenge to tell the same set of stories to multiple audiences/classes in quick succession. I had that chance when I was teaching the difference between democracy and a Republic … Continue reading

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Difference between bolder and boulder:

This one is silly but we’ll see if it helps me remember the difference between these two words. Bolder is to be very outgoing. Boulder is a big stone. Maybe this will help me remember. When you toss a boUlder … Continue reading

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A writer’s work space:

Here are more notes on a great panel at Life the Universe and Everything SF/F symposium. The topic is on a writer’s work space. – A bad work space can influence your health. So you want to ensure that you … Continue reading

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Details of a Will:

I’ve been studying up on a will and here are a few things I’ve been learnng. – Per Stirpes Property Disposal: If a will or trust specifies that an estate should be divided under a per stirpes directive it means … Continue reading

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Hagoth Sailing Route Found:

I recently attended a Book of Mormon evidence conference. I listened to a number of panels that gave archaeological evidence of where certain things could have occurred in Northern America that matched the Book of Mormon. It was a great … Continue reading

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Colonoscopy Advice

A friend is having a procedure done and a friend gave some excellent advice to when you have to drink the horrible stuff to prepare you for the procedure. I thought I‘d share. Use a (wide) straw to drink it. … Continue reading

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Spelling embellishes:

Bad: embellishes Good: embellishes My only bad part is the word bell. When you embellish someone’s positive traits you ring praises upon them, thus ring the bell. Have a better idea to remember this word? Please share it in the … Continue reading

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Characterization 2:

Here are more notes on a great panel at Life the Universe and Everything SF/F symposium. The topic is on characterization. – Details are what define the character. The better you understand your character the better you can present them … Continue reading

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