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Author co-ops:

I took notes at this writer’s panel at Westercon. Any inaccuracies or misinformation in any of these notes is the fault of the note taker.   Some authors created a character from playing a game. Ask yourself, what is this … Continue reading

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Here are a few fathers’ day gift recommendations:

I was brainstorming on what might make useful father’s day gifts separate from a tie etc. Here are some ideas. Too late for this year but maybe good for next. A gift certificate to stores father/grandfather visits. subscription of a … Continue reading

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One person can make a difference:

Just as object lessons and humor can teach values so can personal stories. What better examples are there to tap into than real people who made a big influence upon the world. Depending upon the time allotment of the class … Continue reading

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Difference between Inevitable and Inedible:

I get these two words mixed up: Inevitable     =unable to be stopped. Here’s a way to maybe remember this. EVIdence show that this is definitely                        going to happen … Continue reading

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Copyrights:

I took notes at this writer’s panel at LTUE. Any inaccuracies or misinformation in any of these notes is the fault of the note taker. You need have something registered to present a case before the law. Some people will … Continue reading

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American epidemic (homelessness)

I listened to a presentation about homelessness at toastmasters and thought I’d share what I learned. Why people wear clothes because they have to place to put them. 564,708 may be homeless on any given a night about 9 football … Continue reading

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What Jokes can teach pt. 2

This section is dedicated to presenting some jokes to support a theme.  This is a continuation from last week.  I found these jokes on the internet. I couldn’t find any authors of these jokes. A joke can be used to … Continue reading

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Spelling squirrels

Good: squirrels Bad:   squirls   Since the word is in the plural, think of the Rs looking like the fluffy tails of the squirrels.  The little e that can look like a cute face of one of those squiRRels. Do … Continue reading

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Sex in writing:

I took notes at this writer’s panel at LTUE. Any inaccuracies or misinformation in any of these notes is the fault of the note taker.  Sex is not always necessary. Some of these authors say that readers of urban fantasy … Continue reading

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Preparedness Fair suggestions Pt. 1

These are notes from the Emergency Preparedness / Book of Mormon conference I attend this year. Sprouting your wheat will multiple your food. Red wheat does not sprout. There are four levels of general preparation 1. For base bone needs, … Continue reading

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