Making Stories Public: How Much to Share
Making your stories public isn’t an easy decision. There’s sharing and then there is sharing. How public do we want to make our stories? Sharing everything is akin to living life out on a public stage, imperfections and all. I remember watching The...
Community Learning and Storytelling
Dear Myrtle, “Your friend in Genealogy since 1955,” was the would-be storyteller’s friend on her February 25, 2015 Wacky Wednesday show (embedded below). And, as the guest on her show, I got a great taste of community learning. If you’re not a family history buff, you...
Stupid Cows and Receiving Moments of Clarity
Life lessons are theoretically wisdom we’ve gleaned by doing things the hard way. At some point along our journey of colliding with reality, we arrive at an “ah-ha” moment. Explaining how you gained moments of clarity is a great way to connect with loved ones. (See...
Are Stereotypes Bad for Stories?
Are stereotypes bad for stories? Do we want our readers to type cast us—or the loved ones we write about—as simple stereotypes? Or do stereotypes help us build a setting for a story? Breaking the Stereotypes: Steel Magnolias and Cast Iron Camellias Stereotypes seem...
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.
