Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

Becoming united in our approach to finances

These are notes from a finance class offered at church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Exercise faith in Christ – The path of self-reliance is a journey of faith – Faith in action: – Daniel … Continue reading

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Gratitude3

Here are some notes from church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Ingratitude is not recognizing when someone has hot helped us. It is worse if we know we have been helped and not appreciate that … Continue reading

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Links to be an informed voter, 2018

Want to be an informed Utah voter? Want to be an informed Utah voter? This is a submission to my caucus corner occasional blog. 2018 Ballot Proposition Review https://www.votebrammer.com/2018-ballot-propositions-review/?fbclid=IwAR2N74Y3vbjeOp156F3AfusOW8ZU5YLz3bTfvNBYh4SIs5N5uuMUcS304fQ A Courtroom Observer’s Perspective: Judicial Retention Votes Matter https://judges.utah.gov/?fbclid=IwAR1M_iio7-Vrk6R-3lWOmbE4IE-vd4Fo8RMVhYdya3D4lLutixT5MWXKmA4 Orem Voter … Continue reading

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Spelling grammar

Good: grammar Bad: Grammer Two of each two As and two Ms to balance it out, grAMMAr. Can you think of a better idea? If so, please give your suggestion in the comment section of this blog.

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Self-Editing tips for authors: by Talsa Sainz Part A

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.  A left-brain function. Problems in the manuscript are color coded.  … Continue reading

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Self-Reliance is a principle of my salvation

These are notes from a finance class offered at church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – John 10:10: – Spencer Kimble: the church and its members are commanded by the Lord to be self-reliant and independent. … Continue reading

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Take the Holy Spirit as your guide

Inspired by talk from Elder y Wilson. May 2018 Here are some notes from church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – How do you take the Holy Spirit as your guide? – The Holy Spirit is … Continue reading

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Seven Simple Steps Toward Online Privacy

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Spelling hyperventilate

Good hyperventilate Bad: hypervenlate I just realized that vent is in hyperVENTilate. So maybe this will help. Sometimes one may panic if they feel they can break. So they start to hyperventilate to clear the air vent / throat for … Continue reading

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Seven Things you can start doing now to improve your writing

Content gained from Carol Louise Streeve I had Stephanie Jaetger: attached but I’m not certain which presented. I had the chance to attend the Utah Writers League conference this year because of the generously of a fellow writer, who couldn’t … Continue reading

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