Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

Scott Card’s 1001 stories ideas in an hour

This information was taken from webinar which was given by the Writers of the Future contest. Any misinformation is the fault of the typist. – When selecting a story idea, maybe don’t use the first idea that comes up to … Continue reading

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Difference between a base and a post

The Air Force is stationed at a base. The Army is stationed at a post. How to remember the difference? A post is something you pound or insert into the ground. Soldiers perform their work on the ground and live … Continue reading

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72 hr. kit suggestions

These are notes I took from a preparedness fair. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Put an emergency kit in the plastic tub. – Secure the kits. – Every member of the household should have their … Continue reading

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Build fortresses

Notes from a church talk. Any misinformation is the fault of the notetaker. – We need to be repent every day of our lives. The adversary is on the earth for a mission. We would not improve. – It is … Continue reading

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Difference between phone cable and an Ethernet cable

How can you tell the difference between a phone cable and an Ethernet cable? A phone cable has for metal lines at the end while an Ethernet cable had eight. It also has a head that is about twice larger … Continue reading

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Coming up with ideas

These are notes from a webinar hosted by WRtieforkids.org. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – As you live life, look around you and ask, “what if?” – Carry a notebook and observe things around you. – … Continue reading

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How we adapt after a crisis has happened and what to put in place.

The panel discussion was a part of an online discussion under the header Leadership in Crisis. The panel was occupied by Event Chairs. It was presented through Essence of Wonder. The host asking questions was Christopher Garcia. Any misinformation is … Continue reading

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Media and the gospel

Notes from a talk at church. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker. – Was 10 years old when star wars came out. – Made films since he was 10. – Adults spend about 11 hrs. or 2/3 … Continue reading

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Gubernatorial Candidate Forum

A submission to caucus corner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_campaign=invite-to-the-town-hall-3-may-12-%28quick-send%29&utm_content=watch%3Fv%3Dax1-bk3-x1-l1w&utm_medium=email&utm_source=activepipe&v=ax1Bk3X1L1w

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Spelling Soldiers

Good: soldiers Bad: soliders Here is another word that keeps messing me up. But I just noticed the word inside a word. It might help me in future spelling. The word is SOLD. Don’t SOLDiers go to war because they … Continue reading

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