Monthly Archives: September 2012
The importance of Inclusion:
This week I saw the value of inclusion and I thought that would make a great theme for my object lesson today. I hope this lesson will be useful to youth ministries, family devotionals and family home evenings. Put together … Continue reading
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Things in slow motion:
Got this video in my email today. Thought I’d share it in today’s Goulash. Thanks Bruce Thacher. http://io9.com/5903530/if-this-video-doesnt-make-you-grin-like-an-idiot-there-might-be-something-wrong-with-you Melva
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Spelling Testament
Well here is another word I keep spelling wrong. So here is an idea of how to remember it. One way to think of testament is an agreement between man and God. So I think: If MEN can do A … Continue reading
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More notes from the condo on writing:
Dave moved his workshop to my condo because of the strange thing happening at the hotel room he reserved. Here are some notes I took while a fly on the wall: telescoping: gradually exit one point of view and gradually … Continue reading
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From the condo, writing suggestions
I debated coming down to be part of the condo which I shared with members of Dave Wolverton’s writer’s workshop. Last time I hosted, most of my roommates excluded me from their conversation. I can understand that I did not … Continue reading
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Ways to relieve stress or pressure
1. Take a deep breath; you might even count to ten before you respond so your mind can engage in the situation and supersede your emotions. 2. Change how you respond to stress. (This can be useful against those who … Continue reading
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Letting off steam, like a tea pot
Today’s lesson is about handling stress. I hope this theme will of use to youth ministries, family devotionals and family home evenings. Object lesson: A tea pot is useful in heating water and it notifies you that it is ready … Continue reading
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The ‘Pro-Choice’ examples from Democrats:
In the political dialog the republicans are accused for not being open minded: The following are from the democrat convention this week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwejQBIyjow http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=3TzTtud6Er4 Other related links: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/sep/7/democratic-convention-presents-the-new-normal/ http://nation.foxnews.com/2012-democratic-national-convention/2012/09/06/dnc-delegate-threatens-kill-mitt-romney http://www.standard.net/stories/2012/09/06/dems-put-god-jerusalem-back-platform-utah-delegates-object
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Spelling: commission
Commission : I think of a commission consisting of many people so the double Ms,Is,Ss. Please feel free to share additional suggestions you what might be a better way to remember the spelling of these word. Leave on the comment … Continue reading
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Insights on writing and publishing by Rachel Muses
I found some old notes I took while attending a writer’s seminar several years ago at the Spanish Fork Memorial building. These are notes of counsel from Rachel Muses: Insights gained by writing and publishing. 1. You need to educate … Continue reading
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