Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

National independence party Apr meeting 2019

These are notes I took at the Apr. meeting of the independence party. Prayer and Pledge. Pledge to the constitution abortion bills and funding: 638K abortions in the US. Several other states have provided pro-life bills. What can we do? … Continue reading

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Spelling Predators

Good Predators Bad Preditors Many preDATors will use a DATing situation to find their victims. Have a better idea of how to remember this word? Please share in the comment section of this blog.

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Book cover suggestions

These are notes from a Reedsy’s web presentation about book covers. The cover critiques was done by Micaela Alcaino – Less is more. Less chaotic you have the cover the more legible online and on a bookshelf. Avoid taking on … Continue reading

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Home Maintenance: Your Handy Checklist

This is from Dave Ramsey’s website. https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/home-maintenance?utm_source=cnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=5.5_cnl_elp_real_estate&utm_term=elp_bu&utm_campaign=cnl_newsletter&utm_id=cnl_newsletter&cd17=b2c_LS_CNL_190505&email_id=3054146 Do you have something to add? If so please do so in the comment section of this blog.

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Now is the time

These are notes from a talk by elder Jerold. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker. – During your funeral, what would people say about you? – What are the characteristics that others would say about you? – … Continue reading

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Viewpoints of future state convention candidates

This Saturday, state delegates are choosing the leadership of the state Republican party. Here are some notes I took at a meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. This is a submission to my caucus corner occasional … Continue reading

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Spelling Remnants

Good: remnants Bad: rements When there are REMaining crumbs of food, who comes to visit, ANTS. Have a better idea of how to remember this word? Please share in the comment section of this blog.

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Every dumb thing on my way to getting an agent

These are notes I took from a wonderful writing symposium called Life, the Universe and Everything. We have a lot of talented people in Utah and visitors with a great deal of knowledge. Any Misinformation is the fault of the … Continue reading

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Building Functional & Rewarding Relationships

Notes from a toastmaster’s meeting – Perhaps like me, you wish your relationships were better or different. – If you wait for someone to change, you may wait forever. – Self-sufficiency and realize that you are enough. Don’t need someone … Continue reading

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Atonement # 2:

These are notes from a church meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Isiah 52: 7: feet of good tidings. Thy God reigneth – In the old days, runners would take messages from village to village. … Continue reading

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