Category Archives: The Things I’ve Recently Learned

Here are a few examples of how spelling phonetically can bite you in the butt when you have an accent. Like various people from around the united states, southern utahans have their unique accent. And since I have a hard … Continue reading →

Well here are two words I keep spelling wrong so they will be on today’s blog: People ALways like COld beer during the HOLidays. BarGAIN is when both sides can GAIN on an agreement. Please feel free to share additional … Continue reading →

Well since I do a weekly blog on makings lists here is one on camping and what better time to go than the hottest time of the year. Okay fellow campers, what have I forgotten? _alarm clock (portable) _auction items … Continue reading →

I hope today’s object lesson can be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals and family home evenings. The topic is gentle persuasion is like the wind. Think of various times you have been outside and in the wind. Some … Continue reading →

I have a hard time on these two words and so today here are some ideas that may help both of us to remember their spelling. Ministries Mini-s-tries I think of many little attempts (MINI-s-TRIES) of teaching Gods word. El-Em-Ent-Ary … Continue reading →

As children are returning to school I thought I’d provide a list of links that provide suggestions to parents on how to get their kids ready for their first day. http://www.parentfurther.com/parenting/school-success/preparing-kids http://parenting.kaboose.com/education-and-learning/back-to-school-countdown.html http://www.parents.com/kids/education/kindergarten/prepare-your-child-for-school/ http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2007/06/preparing-children-for-school.html http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-can-i-prepare-my-child-for-kindergarten_67245.bc http://www.nwherald.com/2012/08/10/preparation-key-to-managing-back-to-school-routine/ar9gquo/ http://www.local10.com/news/Teacher-offers-tips-to-prepare-your-kids-for-back-to-school/-/1717324/16090530/-/ln1mjp/-/index.html http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2012/aug/12/panewso1-schools-prepare-to-meet-new-academic-stan-ar-461650/ Please feel … Continue reading →

I hope today’s theme can be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals or family home evenings. I discuss the topic of building a positive reputation. This could be a lesson that can be used in multiple ways and might … Continue reading →

I am in the process of collecting stories about our founding fathers and there are several that I have not heard of much or are new two me. Here are some of my findings. I invite others to share links … Continue reading →

Horizontal: is lying flat like the skyline of the horizon is how I remember this. Vertical is like up and down. I use the visual image of a V being a funnel where you pour something at the top and … Continue reading →

With all the terrible weather storms and other catastrophes I thought it would be good to provide some use links to 72 hour emergency kits. http://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit/ http://72hours.org/build_kit.html http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.53fabf6cc033f17a2b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=537b218c37752210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&currPage=e507d7aada352210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD http://babyparenting.about.com/od/safety/tp/firstaid.htm http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/disasters/ http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/survkit.htm http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit/ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-kits/FA00067/ http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/03/roadside-emergency-kit-what-to-carry-with-you/index.htm A couple of suggestions: 1. If … Continue reading →