Monthly Archives: January 2022

Cornered Rat, China

  I found this on the web.   https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-chinese-regime-is-weakened-yet-increasingly-dangerous-casey-fleming_4195721.html?utm_source=uschinanoe&utm_campaign=uschina-2022-01-06&utm_medium=email

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Spelling Thermometer

  Bad:    themoniture Good: thermometer   This one is tricky but I see that meter is at the end. The word the is at the beginning. You also MOnitor your temperature with the MO in the middle. The word METER … Continue reading

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Every Word Matters, Revising Your Picture Book Manuscript Part C

  Verbs: are they active, strong, and precise. Are they dull or over-used words? Do they support the themes you are exploring? Do they convey physical and emotional qualities? Replace modifiers (adjective and adverse) with strong verbs that have physical … Continue reading

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Barbeque Tips from Healthy Living Videos

  My employer offers these videos. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   Red meat should be eaten in moderation. As an alternative meat, consider shrimp or thick-skinned fish. To prevent them from sticking on the grill … Continue reading

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Sabbath

  These are notes from church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker   The Lord’s Day is set apart for ret ad worship. God rested on the 7t after 6 days of creating the world. President Nelson: … Continue reading

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Sabbath

 These are notes from church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   The Lord’s Day is set apart for ret ad worship. God rested on the 7t after 6 days of creating the world. President Nelson: words … Continue reading

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Elon Musk Interview

I found this on the internet. FULL INTERVIEW: Elon Musk Sits Down With The Babylon Bee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvGnw1sHh9M

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Spelling Tentacles

  Bad:    tendicals Good: tentacles   I get messed up in the middle of the word of ‘ta’. I might remember the t tentacle stretches out and the a tentacle encircles its victim.

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Every Word Matters, Revising Your Picture Book Manuscript Part B

  These are notes from a writer’s conference. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.  This is a continuation of notes on this subject.   Line by line edits: Put each sentence on a different line. This allows … Continue reading

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Stretches to Do at Your Desk to Reduce Stress

  I got this from a health video offered by my employer. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   Cross your arms across your chest in a loose x shape. Lean back on your tailbone. Inhale as … Continue reading

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