Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

Retirement realities

These notes are from a webinar offered by Fidelity. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Think about money and how to spend your time. – You can start planning on how you are going to spend … Continue reading

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The 4th article of faith

Here are some notes from church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – We believe that these ordinances, the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel] are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, … Continue reading

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Ut. Ct. approves interlocal agreement with UTA concerning 1/2 cent sales tax

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/utah-county-approves-interlocal-agreement-with-uta-concerning-quarter-cent/article_e7ee287f-7d74-55a6-8af0-e5dfdb9adb4d.html This is a submission to my caucus corner occasional blog.

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Spelling Catastrophe

Good: catastrophe Bad: castospherie I just realized the most of the world ‘trophy’ is in catas-TROPH-e without the E. Maybe this mnemonic will help. It is a catastrophe when you have a dead CAT AS a TROPHy. And don’t have … Continue reading

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Keto for writers: (Keto is a type of diet)

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.  Cut out the meat and cheese. We have the wish to … Continue reading

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Sleep deprivation Part B

These are continuing notes from my weight class. The previous notes were about the importance of sleep. This is a continuation of that presentation. – Lepton levels decrease, and peptide. and ghrelin increase Ghrelin (feel more hunger) – If you … Continue reading

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The small and simple things

Here are some notes from a church meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Alma 37: 47 small and simple things – Elder Oaks talk; small and simple things. – Alma 37:6: by small things great … Continue reading

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Want to be an informed Utah voter?

Here is where to look things up. https://elections.utah.gov/2018-election-information Do you have other voting info to share? If yes, please respond in the comment section of this blog. This is a submission to my caucus corner occasional blog.

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Spelling Thorough

Good: thorough Bad: thourgh It is the placement of the R that I keep messing up on. I think of the Norse God of Thor. It is pronounced THORough. We’ll see that that works. If you have an alternative suggestion, … Continue reading

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From Peasant to Noble: Social Mobility in feudal societies

These are notes I swapped with another note taker at life the universe and everything. That way, we get notes from other panels we may not have attended. The panelists were Gordon Frye, Dr. Eric Van Sweden, Scott R. Parkin, … Continue reading

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