Recapturing Childhood Feelings
Recapturing childhood feelings sounds like an impossible task, doesn’t it? Once again experiencing days—or even moments—of innocence, wonder, or naïve joy. Difficult perhaps. But not impossible. Sometimes it even happens when we’re not expecting it, as was the case...
Century-Old Honeymoon Journal: New York City in 1916
A century-old honeymoon journal gives us a view of New York City in 1916 as seen through the eyes of a young woman from Ohio. We’ve done a little time-traveling, courtesy of Sid and Myrtle (Lookabaugh) Earhart, accompanying them 102 years later as they traveled...
Story Prompt: Favorite Toy or Possession
A description of a favorite toy or possession can tell a deeper story, whether it was your own or someone else’s. My mind immediately goes back to those 5” x 5” black and white photos of the sixties. If my sister had had her way, “Chatty Cathy” would’ve accompanied...
A Genealogy Problem: Accessible Records of Enslaved Individuals
Descendants of enslaved people have a lot harder time digging out the stories of their ancestors. Considered “property,” these ancestors weren’t afforded the dignity of having their names and birth dates recorded on census records, county marriage records, and the...
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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.
