Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

Personal Revelation

These are notes from a church meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Revelation is the communication between God to man. – Prayer is an important component in revelation – Inspiration cannot flow unless you ask … Continue reading

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Caucus Corner for February 2021

I’m getting various emails from different sources. so I’m sharing. None of my opinions are offered here. To learn of all bills: https://le.utah.gov/bills/bills_By_Session.jsp 1. Jake’s Views & Review – How to Participate in our Legislative Session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtDa2vIS95s&feature=youtu.be 2. House Priorities … Continue reading

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Victor Davis Hanson, the ‘Cancer’ of Woke Ideology

The full title is Victor Davis Hanson on Impeachment and the ‘Cancer’ of Woke Ideology | American Thought Leaders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7b-HT3DLh0

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The Difference Between But and However

While writing, Microsoft Word keeps complaining about my use of but; so I’ve done a little homework. Here you go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYurLnDvwhY https://www.aranca.com/knowledge-library/blogs-and-opinions/editorial-and-presentation/but-vs-however#:~:text=%22But%22%20is%20a%20conjunction%2C,to%20split%20the%20same%20sentence. But and however https://eslblogs.waketech.edu/esl-english/2013/03/02/the-difference-between-but-and-however/ https://www.quora.com/Diction-and-Word-Usage-What-is-the-difference-between-but-and-however Difference Between But and However https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by_5nTSy3nE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyeM9lkWCug

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Speech Skills by Darren Lacroix Part A

These are notes from a webinar that was offered to members of toastmasters. he had very good advice. His website is https://www.stagetimeworkshops.com/stage-timeworkshops. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – You must elicit emotion. – You must connect … Continue reading

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Helping Women Avoid Abuse Using Pt. B

These are a continuation of notes from Life, the Universe, and Everything, a writers’ conference. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. CIA Street Smarts for Women: Helping Women Avoid Abuse Using CIA Skills and Techniques. – Tool: … Continue reading

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The Healing Power of Jesus Christ

These are notes from a church meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – We need it throughout our lives. – We need it through different experiences. – Talk: Sister Christina Franco April 2020, the healing power … Continue reading

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Spelling Rhetoric

Rhetoric is when a person, HE or sHE, TOld someone else a talking point to express their opinion that echos the talking point of the group they associate themselves with. So remember rHE–TOric may help me remember the spelling of … Continue reading

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The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign

The full title is The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign That Saved the 2020 Election. This article bosts of the manipulation of the public. https://time.com/5936036/secret-2020-election-campaign/

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Critical Conversations in Writing

These are notes from Life, the Universe, and Everything. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Q: how do in interpret appropriate tags to break up he said she said or to insert action? – If you have … Continue reading

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