Monthly Archives: April 2016

In the Truck:

Posted on April 15, 2016 by

These are notes from the meeting I attended tonight they are from a speech by Shawna Cox. She is a family friend to LaVor Finicum (LaVor is the man who was killed by the FBI in Harney County, Oregon. She … Continue reading →

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Spelling Fuel:

Posted on April 14, 2016 by

Good: fuel Bad:   fule I have a hard time spelling this one. Here is a possible mnemonic. You fUEl such as oil or coal you have to go underground and extract it, thus the U and E. Have a better … Continue reading →

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Storytelling competition checklist:

Posted on April 13, 2016 by

I was once a judge for storytelling contest and thought the ballista questions were very good ones. And want to share them on this blog. Does the storyteller display confidence? Does list storyteller fiddle around with their close? Vocal clarity … Continue reading →

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CERT 5: Light search and rescue operations:

Posted on April 12, 2016 by

These are my notes from tonight’s training of CERT. Any misinformation or inaccurate information is the fault of the note taker. Size up: 1-3-ready or Gascon: Gather the facts (time a day, type of building, regular use). What type of … Continue reading →

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Family history6: using hints and suggestions: 

Posted on April 11, 2016 by

These are the notes I took at the family history class the Sunday. Any inaccuracies or mistakes is the fault of the note taker. Hopefully it will be of use. Different people have different ways to learn information. If someone … Continue reading →

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Habits of the heart: by Thara Finicum Tinney

Posted on April 7, 2016 by

These are notes from the meeting I attended tonight they are from a speech by Thara Finicum Tinney. She is the oldest daughter of LaVor Finicum (LaVor is the man who was killed by the FBI in Harney County, Oregon. … Continue reading →

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Spelling ancestors:

Posted on April 6, 2016 by

Good: ancestors Bad:    ancesters   Ancestors represent men OR women thus ancestORs   Do you have a better suggestion? Please share it in the comment section of this blog. Thanks.

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What does it take to be a writer? 

Posted on April 5, 2016 by

I came across some typed up notes from a previous session of life universe and everything panel. Here are the notes on what it takes to be a writer. Writing involves blood, sweat, tears, patients, hopeless egotism and optimism (William … Continue reading →

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CERT Four: 

Posted on April 4, 2016 by

Here’s my fourth week of notes on CERT training. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Prevent spread of disease Purify water: you can purify water with a role orienting for four minutes. Always use purified water and … Continue reading →

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Learn something new and share with others

Posted on April 3, 2016 by

I heard a great motivational speech  one night at the Toastmasters. We had a guest speaker by the name of Bob Kittel. Here are my notes on his presentation. Success is when you get up every time you fall. You … Continue reading →

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