Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

Notes from the SCBWI AZ conference

These are notes shared by my friend Rebecca Allison Moore – Social Media Usage -Instead of posting “buy me” links, make yourself a part of the #kidlit community. Follow favorite authors – like and share their posts Share where you … Continue reading

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First and Steadfast Faith in Christ

These are notes from a church meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Request that the gospel of Jesus Christ penetrates our hearts and soul. – During King Ahab (missed data here) – Elder Christopherson: what … Continue reading

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The Free Spirit and the Menahuni

This was a speech given at toastmasters. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. No doppelgangers in this speech. From the beginning of time, the free spirit has been known far and wide as a challenger of rules. … Continue reading

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Christian Nature of the Constitution

This was a presentation given at the UT CO Liberty Forum Pamela Romney Openshaw By Sharon Anderson. The presentation was recorded in five parts. https://youtu.be/q7YEQWb0Gck pt 1 or 5 https://youtu.be/ywKrB0GVnDA pt 2 of 5 https://youtu.be/mN1SRHDd7y8 pt 3 of 5 https://youtu.be/kjOnAeiaaUE … Continue reading

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Spelling Gyrations

Bad: girations Good: gyrations The first two letters mess me up. GY-rations pronounced like Guy-rations. Remove the U and the twisted letters of GY in GY-rations may be easier to remember.

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A public speaking experience

These are notes from a toastmaster’s meeting. The presentations was provided by Jim Lamadrid Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker – Toastmasters has over 300, K members – Nothing great can be achieved without enthusiasm Ralph Walton … Continue reading

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Estate Planning

The presentation was given by Chris Kampitis, via a webinar CFP 1. What does estate planning mean to you? – Determine who will care for your children – Structuring your finances so your loved ones are taken care of – … Continue reading

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Finishers Wanted

These are notes from a church talk I attended. The talk referenced Thomas Monson talk said in1989. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Source of talk. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/finishers-wanted?lang=eng – Found a furniture store. See sign finishers wanted. … Continue reading

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Discrimination and Disparities with Thomas Sowell

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Spelling Nutrients

Bad: netrients Good: nutrients I have it right except it is a U, not an E. How to remember. a. For your body to be healthy, you need to pour into your body good food, minerals, and nUtrients. Think of … Continue reading

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