Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

To Ourselves and Our Posterity

A presentation by Stephen Pratt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XehNuxH1tPk

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Spelling Conquered

I consistently have issues with this word. Good: conquered Bad: concored We’ll see if this will work. The knights of England went to the holy land on a QUEst to win back the land. They took turns conQUEred their enemy … Continue reading

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Generating ideas

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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Dream in 3D

This is a speech at one of our toastmasters’ meetings. Have you ever said, “I’ve always dreamed about going…doing…”. A guy can dream, can’t he? What is the dream you’ve always had? You can achieve your dreams if you follow … Continue reading

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Honoring fathers and mothers

Here are some notes I took from a church talk. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – God created his children in his image. – Loves us even with our faults – In Exodus are the Ten … Continue reading

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Ukraine: The Democrats’ Russia

I recommend this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuvfYE7ZdL0

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Spelling Coincidence

Spelling Coincidence Good: coincidence Bad: coristence COINcidence is when something rare happens such as flipping a COIN three times and getting the same results. It is COINcidence. If you have a better idea of how to spell this word, please … Continue reading

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Writing Gracefully: Saying it with few words

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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Housing shortages in the county, state, and nation.

Melva attended a meeting by a non-profit where she gained this information. – A lot of people have to pay more than 30% of their income for housing. Many are paying 50% of their income for housing. The people who … Continue reading

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The Sabbath is a day of gratitude and love

Here are some notes I took from a church talk. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – In 1831: prayer and thanks should be directed heavenward. – Commandment: thou shalt love the lord they god with all … Continue reading

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