Last Saturday I attended a workshop on creative writing. On Tuesday, I received two books on writing science fiction and fantasy. I learned many things that will help in my writing.
I likes Orson Scott Card's book so well, I ordered another one of his books.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Jan 19, Blood pressure measuring
Today was the first time I have ever taken my blood pressure with our home blood pressure measuring machine. My blood pressure is 122 over 83 with a pulse rate of 76. Not bad, considering a just came back from a long walk at the bike trail.
Jan. 18 Control of Van stereo system
This is another case of not understanding short instructions. The back-light on the van's entertainment was too bright at night. It turns out the Auto setting really does work in Automatic.
This is a long story.
This is a long story.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Jan. 16 Temple Day
Spent all day riding a bus to and from the Temple and five hours in the Temple. Didn't necessarily learn anything new but I was reminded of important things.
Jan. 15, SCIFI story technicque
They say if you read good stories you can become a better writer.
I read story that used a "flashback" very effectively. The story starts out with the protagonist in a burning building. The rest of the story explains why he set fire to the building.
Maybe I'll use a similar technique sometime.
I read story that used a "flashback" very effectively. The story starts out with the protagonist in a burning building. The rest of the story explains why he set fire to the building.
Maybe I'll use a similar technique sometime.
Jan14 Bluetooth operation in van
Thanks to Cindy, I now know that the Bluetooth connection from my phone to the vans U-connect hands free system is delayed about one minute after starting the car.
It does not say that in the directions.
This little bit of knowledge has eliminated a lot of my frustration.
It does not say that in the directions.
This little bit of knowledge has eliminated a lot of my frustration.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Jan 13 2nd Nephi 28-30
While preparing to give the Priesthood Lesson, I read 2nd Nephi, Chapter 28, verse 30. This verse discusses receiving from the lord. The last phrase hit me as applying to me. "...and from them that shall say, We have enough, from them shall be taken away even that which they have."
I have read this numerous times and always felt it only applied to those who reject the Book of Mormon, saying that the Bible is enough. It applies to all who have received from the Lord...maybe especially for the Latter-day saints.
I have read this numerous times and always felt it only applied to those who reject the Book of Mormon, saying that the Bible is enough. It applies to all who have received from the Lord...maybe especially for the Latter-day saints.
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