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Spelling Grammar:
This is a word that I have a hard time remembering. Since I want to double my efforts to improve my grammar and English skills then that means double my efforts. The word has double As, Ms and Rs. gRaMMaR … Continue reading
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Writing panel by Josie Kilpack, Greg Park, Stephen Peck
Tonight at the Orem library, there was a very useful writing panel that gave good advice about writing. Here are my notes: – To be a writer you must A. write. B. Develop a thick skin. C. Crave criticism. D. … Continue reading
Creating a collection box for tax data:
Since now is the time to start to do taxes, I wanted to present of blog on the topic of collecting data throughout the year for taxes. I find it to be very successful to just have a specific little … Continue reading
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Building spiritual character in youth is like preparing a meal:
I hope today’s object lesson can be of use to youth ministries, family counselors, and be of use to family home evenings. Today’s topic is how building spiritual and moral character of youth can be like preparing a nice dinner. … Continue reading
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A tribute of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This man was a wonderful influence on improving the rights of all people. And I thought it would be nice to find a link to his famous I have a dream speech. Happy listening. Melva
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Spelling Bureau:
I have to admit I have a really really hard time with this word. A friend told me that reau means one in French but doesn’t help me remember how to spell this word. Even come up with a useful … Continue reading
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Writing nonfiction:
Tonight is the Orem library I attended a panel about nonfiction. The authors on the panel were Michael Rutten, Connor Hilton and Grant Olson. They provide some useful advice some of which is below. -Michael Rutten told a story about … Continue reading
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How to Handle/Prevent frozen pipes:
Well with such cold temperatures what a better topic to list today than how to handle/prevent frozen pipes. -We would open all the faucets just a crack so they would drip. -Pipe coil available at home centers that wrap around … Continue reading
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Gospel principles of the Atonement and the Holy Ghost:
Today’s topic for teaching embellishments is inspired by two other teachers. Each of them gave a wonderful illustration of the gospel principles and I want to share them here. The first one was from a delightful blog entry that I … Continue reading
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Making an impact:
Today’s blog is just giving two brief examples of how two people have made an impact on others. First is a web site that enables teenagers to find volunteer opportunities. Check out http://volunteen.com/. The second is a very upbeat blog: … Continue reading
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