Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

Integrity:

These are notes from a finance class offered at the church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – People compromise integrity by justifying your decision regarding debt. – Article 13: we believe in being honest – Job … Continue reading

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Relief society blessed my life

Here are some notes from a church meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Great place to have younger and older sisters have relationships. – Relief Society is an important part of the church and the … Continue reading

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The No Judgment Zone: A Prayer to Forgive Your Thoughts

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Spelling ritual

Good: ritual Bad: retual I don’t remember the i. Many rituals are religious. They may often involve candles. The I with a dot could look like a lighted candle. We’ll see if that help me remember the i. Can you … Continue reading

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From screenplays to graphic novels: write for a visual medium

I had the chance to attend the Utah Writers League conference this year because of the generously of a fellow writer, who couldn’t go. Here are my notes. The presenter was By Blake C?.  Writing for a visual medium … Continue reading

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Lifetime income planning

These are notes from a finance class offered at the church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Investment: want to get good return. – Includes fees and costs. – Savings, mutual funds mutual markets less rick. … Continue reading

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The needs before us

Here are some notes from a meeting church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – In natural disasters, many people came out to help. – President Monson: I believe the savior unless we lose ourselves in the … Continue reading

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A mathematician’s take on a climate change article

A major problem with the Resplandy et al. ocean heat uptake paper A major problem with the Resplandy et al. ocean heat uptake paper

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Difference between fugitive or furtive

Fugitive someone running from the law. Furtive someone who is sneaky or sly. Can you think of a better idea? If so, please give your suggestion in the comment section of this blog. Way to remember an animal may FURrow … Continue reading

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Writing dazzling dialogue

This is a presentation from the Indi novelist summit. Any inaccuracies is the fault of the note taker. The presenter was James Scott Bell.  Dialog is an extension of a character’s actions  Dialog always has an agenda.  … Continue reading

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