Cemeteries: A fata morgana of stories?
Cemeteries don’t deserve their spooky reputation. Sure, they’re full of dead people (cue my father-in-law’s obligatory joke about “people just dying to get in there”), but they’re more than that. They are the final resting place of our grief, a place where we can go...
Is Technology your Friend or your Despot?
Is technology your friend or your despot, the device that’s trying to rule the household, if not your entire life? Well, it probably depends on what you mean by friend. If you like bossy friends, you’re in luck. My missing iPhone, or better stated, the fact that...
Telling your Own Story versus your Family Story
Telling your own story versus telling your family’s story, isn’t a either-or decision. You don’t have to decide between telling your own story versus telling family—or even ancestor—stories. Neither is it a case of choosing “All of the above” because...
The Lost Art of What I Did on My Summer Vacation
Where did the opportunity to tell all your peers “What I did on my Summer Vacation” go? Here in the USA, as September rolls around, it’s not just the kids that are in back-to-school mode. Everyone is looking forward. They’ll ask you, “How was your summer?” but it’s...
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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.
