Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

Presentation by David O. Leavitt Utah County Attorney David

The Utah County attorney gave a presentation about the current state of the judicial systems in Utah county. He also wants us to help him with a project that he feels will improving matters of crime repeats. More details on … Continue reading

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How to remember that descent is spelled with an e and not an A.

A descent can be a child of human parents. Just like a SCENT is a lingering aroma of something that is or was present previously so a deSCENT continues the bloodline of the parent. If you have a better idea, … Continue reading

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What is the story, how to pitch

These are notes I took from a wonderful writing symposium called Life, the Universe, and Everything. We have a lot of talented people in Utah and visitors with a great deal of knowledge. Any Misinformation is the fault of the … Continue reading

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Health care presentation offered by MetLife

These notes are from a Fidelity presentation offered by my employer. Good for future reference as I and my friends near retirement. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Males 22 % live age 90 – Females … Continue reading

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Two talks on Service:

These are notes taken at church. Any misinformation or inaccuracies is the fault of the note taker. – Service is an act of helpful activity. – Alternative words to service are assistance, ministrations, help, support encouragements, favor, and reinforcement. – … Continue reading

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The Democrats’ Hydra

Glenn Beck Presents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si-vMj-FB88 Here are the links mentioned by the program. I tried to post them on facebook but my post was rejected. Said: You can’t share this link Close http://usembassykyiv.wordpress.com/tag Your content couldn’t be shared, because this link … Continue reading

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Spelling waist

How can I remember the waist is part of the human body and not waste? I consistently do it wrong. I thought of this visual image. Waist has an i. Think of the dot of the i as the head … Continue reading

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Suspense Essentials: Upping the tension in a genre

These are notes I took from a wonderful writing symposium called Life, the Universe, and Everything. We have a lot of talented people in Utah and visitors with a great deal of knowledge. Any Misinformation is the fault of the … Continue reading

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Getting the most out of social security presentation by Fidelity

These notes are from a Fidelity presentation offered by my employer. Good for future reference as I and my friends near retirement. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Will Social Security still be around? the trust … Continue reading

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Proclamation of the family

These are notes from a church talk. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – D&C 93:24: – Where can we find the truth: scriptures, prophets, and prayer. – We need to be careful of where to find … Continue reading

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