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Book Design, part A

Posted on June 7, 2021 by

These are notes from a writing conference the LDS writers’ conference. The Presenter is Marney Parkins. Any misinformation of the notes is the fault of the note taker.   More details on book design are available with a book The … Continue reading →

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One Person’s Life Plan

Posted on June 7, 2021 by

One Person’s Life Plan, 6-7-21   These are notes from toastmasters. I came in late so I did not get all the good advice that was offered here. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   There are … Continue reading →

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Difference Between Impaled and Impelled

Posted on June 5, 2021 by

  Impaled means to pierce with a sharp object. I think of the single l as a javelin to pierce an object. Impelled to incite to action. I think of the two lls as one l motivating the other to … Continue reading →

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Critical Race Theory in Utah Schools

Posted on June 5, 2021 by

These re notes of a meeting I attended. It has a few weeks since I took these notes. I’ve tried to cut sections that no longer make sense. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   How state board elected. … Continue reading →

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Who’s Going to Pay you?

Posted on June 2, 2021 by

I believe this was a panel about getting paid for speaking.   Colleges= contact the dean of that de0partment. Go on linked in nga department at uuv. Give list. Follow uvu and give a list of professors and hit connect.  They will see your linked in. … Continue reading →

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Sit with Civility

Posted on June 2, 2021 by

I listened to a very good speech at toastmasters on civility. Here are my notes. This speech had some good content. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   Speaker married his wife in Vegas. We were excited. … Continue reading →

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Is There any Hope in the World?

Posted on June 2, 2021 by

  This was from a church talk. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   Examples of hope: Barren mothers having births. Acts of compassion by others. See a new baby and see their future hopes and aspirations. … Continue reading →

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Spelling Sulfuric

Posted on May 26, 2021 by

    Bad:  sulphuric Good sulfuric   How to remember, sulFuric is a bunch of stinky Fumes. So think of the F for Fumes in sulFuric.  

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The Advantage of Writing for Magazines

Posted on May 26, 2021 by

  This was a webinar  offered from the write for kids organization. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   it helps position you as an expert on something. Magazines allow you to do a short project. Great … Continue reading →

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Utah County Commission Debate May 2021

Posted on May 25, 2021 by

  This is a submission to Caucus Corner. These are notes from a debate/conversations of the delegates for Utah County Commission last week. Contact your representative to let him/her know who you prefer. Do further research besides these notes. Any … Continue reading →

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