Monthly Archives: November 2019

Spelling waist

How can I remember the waist is part of the human body and not waste? I consistently do it wrong. I thought of this visual image. Waist has an i. Think of the dot of the i as the head … Continue reading

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Suspense Essentials: Upping the tension in a genre

These are notes I took from a wonderful writing symposium called Life, the Universe, and Everything. We have a lot of talented people in Utah and visitors with a great deal of knowledge. Any Misinformation is the fault of the … Continue reading

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Getting the most out of social security presentation by Fidelity

These notes are from a Fidelity presentation offered by my employer. Good for future reference as I and my friends near retirement. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Will Social Security still be around? the trust … Continue reading

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Proclamation of the family

These are notes from a church talk. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – D&C 93:24: – Where can we find the truth: scriptures, prophets, and prayer. – We need to be careful of where to find … Continue reading

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Lessons from History: Building A Nation Under God

Here is a YouTube video. Ravi Zacharias speaks on the centrality of the Word of God as the guide for personal conduct, true freedom, and building a nation under God. The title of his message: Lessons from History: Building A … Continue reading

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Spelling League

Good: League Bad: Leage I keep forgetting the U in leagUe. Maybe if I think leagUe as a Unit of players or athletic teams it will help. I’ll try that until I come up with something better. If you can … Continue reading

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Obsessive Outlining

These are notes I took from a wonderful writing symposium called Life, the Universe, and Everything. We have a lot of talented people in Utah and visitors with a great deal of knowledge. Any Misinformation is the fault of the … Continue reading

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Finding your “right” way

These are notes from a toastmasters’ meeting Have you ever felt there should be a manual of daily living? Practical things? The right way? The proper way to replace toilet paper. What shapes our attitudes about the right way? The … Continue reading

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Seeking after the one

Notes from a church talk. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker. – Christ showed this in the way he lived and to his disciples feed my lambs. – There are three parables teaching of the value of … Continue reading

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