Writing Prompt: What patriotism means to you
Here in the USA, there’s a lot of talk about patriotism, but seldom in the form of stories. We proclaim our fierce love of country without explaining what patriotism means to us. Without telling the backstory. If you’re starting to suspect this is a political or...
15+ Reasons to Attend #RootsTech 2018
If you’ve experienced it you probably don’t need anyone to list off the reasons to attend RootsTech 2018. You know. If you’ve never been, let me help you out by showing you a few photos still on my phone from RootsTech 2017 and 2016. First off, full disclosure. I’m a...
12 Ways to Celebrate Your Family’s History
What better time than Family History Month (October) to celebrate your family’s history by sharing part of the family’s legacy. As Family History Month Activities for Non-Genealogists explained, Family History month isn’t just for genealogists. It’s something...
Choosing Which Family Stories to Tell
“Your Ancestors are Waiting; They Have Stories to Tell,” a 2013 Ancestry.com blog title proclaims . I doubt my paternal grandmother is one of them. During her lifetime, she decided, for reasons that remain unclear, to lie about her past. I’m not sure she wants me...
Don't Wait.
Put the episodes of the past to paper.
We all have stories to share with our children and grandchildren. Whether it’s a proud moment, memories of grandparents, or a lesson you’ve learned, Memories of Me: A Complete Guide to Telling and Sharing the Stories of Your Life helps you put the episodes of your past onto paper and share them with loved ones.
