Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

Choosing between obedience and disobedience

Notes from church one Sunday: Following the word of wisdom was a challenge for the speaker. As learned the gospel she became fearf8ul that she would never be good enough if she didn’t/t follow the commandments. Realize that commandments don’t … Continue reading

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Difference between Syphon or Siphon

Syphon or Siphon is the same thing. It is a tube to transport liquid. Both spellings are acceptable.

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Difference between middle grade and young adult: 

These are from the writer’s conference of life the universe and everything. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.  An intense scene is more YA mg: middle grade ya: young adult The younger protagonist the more likely it … Continue reading

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Way to Health wk 2 part b: 

My continued notes from my weight control class.   –          Believing or knowing something leads to action. –          Exercise is not alone in losing weight but more what we eat. –          Close the gap between myths and what works for … Continue reading

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Zion

Notes from church one Sunday: Is the pure in heart Can be church/ stakes City of Enoch Building of Zion (the purifying of our hearts) Existed before in previous dispensations. Moses 7:17: City of Enoch. People were united in riotousness. … Continue reading

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Spelling permeated

Good: permeated Bad:   permated   Ok, this is a weird idea but we’ll see if it works. Mean raw and rotting can create such a smell that it perMEATed the entire room. Or if you cook a nice MEATloaf or … Continue reading

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Script advice

Notes from LTUE. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   If you have tried to write a script, you are a scriptwriter A writer’s first objective is to act with confidence. Start writing even if you don’t … Continue reading

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Way to Health week 2, Part A: 

Notes from my weight control class. –          Link to food journal: Intermountainhealthcare.org/nutrion/ Scroll down to services Way to heath: box with Menu: live well tracker. –          How much water? If your urine is pale you are probably drinking enough. If … Continue reading

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The importance of the family

Notes from church. –          President Hinckley: the family is under attack. –          Society is based on the family. –          We want to strengthen the family. –          Father show faith by example to his family. –          Prayer: one family does morning … Continue reading

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Difference between desert and dessert

  Just remember I want two scoops when having any dessert.

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