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Comment on Find Inspirational Stories on the Web by john

john — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:19:20 +0000

However, it was only when I found myself using the word in my description of my own stories that I needed to define it. Actually, it was a listener who called my material “nifty stories,” and that comment sent me to the books. The Merriam/Webster Dictionary definition states: “very good, very attractive,” etymology unknown, originally used in 1865. The standard reference Compact Oxford Dictionary states: “particularly good, effective, or stylish. ”

What’s so nifty about nifty stories? The stories I tell always have a message, a lesson, a bit of perspective, and they are, indeed, particularly good and rather effective at making their point.

Comment on Inspirational Stories Inspire! by Funny story

Funny story — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:16:34 +0000

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Comment on Want Some Priceless Humor by lisa

lisa — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:15:02 +0000

Birthday gifts. Those occasional gifts rewarding good behavior. I would search high and low for something meaningful, something unique. Most of the time it was rough going. It did not take very long to realize that a good gift is rare gift.

Comment on Priceless Humor is Priceless! by eric

eric — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:09:45 +0000

And when I did find a special gift, I regarded it as something of a treasure. And I hoped my children would do the same.

I am now a grandparent. And I am constantly seeking a unique gift children would treasure. Something that will last far beyond the moment of giving.

Comment on What Makes Nifty Stories Nifty? by john

john — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:07:34 +0000

Priceless humor their brush.

Priceless humor. what makes it priceless? There is a simple answer to this question. Priceless humor revolves about common everyday experiences. The lost keys.

Comment on What Is So Nifty About Nifty Stories? by Storyteller

Storyteller — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:59:00 +0000

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Comment on A Unique Gift Children Will Enjoy by Priceless humor

Priceless humor — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:58:43 +0000

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Comment on Want a Unique Gift Children will Remember? by Unique gift children

Unique gift children — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:56:14 +0000

The current Wiktionary defines the word as “good; a general term for anything that is good, useful or beneficial. ” A thesaurus gives synonyms such as “peachy, smashing, dandy, great, keen, and groovy,” all of which strike me as exchanging one jargon term for another!”

What makes nifty stories nifty? The stories I choose to tell are, indeed, particularly good and rather effective at making a point, a lesson, a message, a bit of perspective. To me, nifty stories are a blend of entertainment and education, or what some call “edutainment. ” I look for stories with certain underlying values that help the listener to set their internal compass when sailing through life.

Any story with a moral at the end sends the listener a clear message.

Comment on A Unique Gift Children Will Enjoy by Storytelling

Storytelling — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:53:43 +0000

Really great information. Have a nice day.

Comment on A Unique Gift Children Will Enjoy by World stories

World stories — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:48:48 +0000

Actually, it was a listener who called my material “nifty stories,” and that comment sent me to the books. The current Wiktionary defines the word as “good; a general term for anything that is good, useful or beneficial. ” The standard reference Compact Oxford Dictionary states: “particularly good, effective, or stylish. ”

What’s so nifty about nifty stories? The stories I choose to tell are, indeed, particularly good and rather effective at making a point, a lesson, a message, a bit of perspective. To me, nifty stories are a blend of entertainment and education, or what some call “edutainment.