Monthly Archives: October 2020

Links to provide further info on your 2020-voting ballot

I’ve received some questions for more info about the ballot. I thought I would share addditional research. No personal comments included. This is a contribution to caucus corner. I have the title of the article and the link to it. … Continue reading

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Blond verses Blonde, 10-22-20

Blond is one of the few words in English that changes form depending on whether or not it modified a male or a female. Blond modified the male teacher. Blonde modifies a female. My two cents: This is a great … Continue reading

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Writing with Power: Clarity, Concision, and Variation Part A

I have a serious problem with clarity in my own writing. This has given me some concrete tools to address several of my writing issues. The trick now is to implement them. Any misinformation is the fault of the note … Continue reading

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Teva Velu

This was a presentation given at Toastmasters. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Something huge in life but doesn’t realize life is a collection of small things. – Working for something so hard and almost had … Continue reading

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Temperance

These are notes from a church talk. Any misinformation is the fault of the notetaker. – Temperance is a lifetime effort. It starts at the terrible to represent the natural man. – In Latin, temperance means moderation or restrain. – … Continue reading

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Prop 9, comments by Bill Lee Utah Ct. Commissioner

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Spelling Carrot

Bad: carrit, carret Good: carrot You pull a carrot out of the ground and what do you see a big hole. Think of the O, in carrOt as a hole that gets created when you pull it out of the … Continue reading

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Notes from the SCBWI AZ conference

These are notes shared by my friend Rebecca Allison Moore – Social Media Usage -Instead of posting “buy me” links, make yourself a part of the #kidlit community. Follow favorite authors – like and share their posts Share where you … Continue reading

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First and Steadfast Faith in Christ

These are notes from a church meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Request that the gospel of Jesus Christ penetrates our hearts and soul. – During King Ahab (missed data here) – Elder Christopherson: what … Continue reading

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The Free Spirit and the Menahuni

This was a speech given at toastmasters. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. No doppelgangers in this speech. From the beginning of time, the free spirit has been known far and wide as a challenger of rules. … Continue reading

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