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Blog articles to Help You Tell the Stories of the Past
Stories of the Heart: 4 Ideas on Telling them
Valentine’s Day brings to mind sweethearts, chocolates, flowers, loving or romantic gestures, and sweet nothings--even when “sweet nothing” is literally all we have. In addition to providing a huge sales opportunity to the greeting card industry, Valentine’s Day...
New Cousins and Old Information
A new cousin discovered me recently--through Ancestry.com. We share the same great-great-grandfather. “Sounds like we’re cousins,” he wrote. “How cool is that?” Very cool, in fact. Finding new cousins through family history research is an undeniable rush. His contact...
Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit
I was awake for 15 minutes on Sunday before I realized the calendar has turned to February. Without thinking, I quickly said, “Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit” out loud. And my thoughts immediately went back to my dear, college friend Laura. It's funny how our quirks endear us...
Precious Moments: They’re Collectible
It’s been years since the phrase “precious moments” came to mind. Until recently, I associated “precious moments” with the figurines that became virtually ubiquitous when I was in high school. To my teen sensibilities, they weren’t sweet. They were saccharine. Now...
Missing the Rest of the Story
How many times are we missing the rest of the story? We miss it every time a stranger waltzes into our lives and touches us in some way, then quickly exits. I used to love listening to Paul Harvey’s The Rest of the Story radio vignettes. His ability to take a fact...
Setting — And Sometimes Even Keeping — Goals and Resolutions
As I hear complaints that the gym parking lot is too full and watch my friend fill her grocery cart with kale, I marvel at the magic of January. The benevolent mass hysteria of setting goals and resolutions seems to hold such power. At first. It’s not the date, per...
Breaking through Writer’s Block: Where to Find Inspiration
I'm often asked, “Where do you recommend people start when they’re recording their memories.” Sometimes, however, it’s not the starting that’s the issue. At the beginning, with a little brainstorming, ideas come down like the proverbial cats and dogs in a rainstorm....
Why Pinterest is Great for Family Historians
Pinterest—the social media “pinning” site, is often overlooked by genealogy buffs. That’s a mistake. Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, Pinterest is great for family historians. If you spend any time on social media, consider this one. What all the Pinterest...
Data Backup Solutions: Put One on your Holiday Wish-List
My November was rudely interrupted by a hard drive crash. Luckily, I had backed up my laptop on a regular basis, but not quite regularly enough. Please, learn from my mistakes and luck. Whether you're writing or researching your family tree, have a data backup plan...
Writing about the Past to Move Forward (Tethered to the Past Part 2)
Writing about the past can help you release the negativity while keeping the memory. It can help you let go. When to let go Connections to the past matter. A lot. But sometimes sadness, hurt, and anger about the past becomes baggage. Carrying those suitcases around...
Guest Post: Hope after Suicide
I'm excited to have author Wendy Parmley share her insight with Treasure Chest of Memories readers. Wendy is an advocate for suicide prevention as well as for the support of loved ones left behind after a suicide. In this post, along with sharing her story of finding...
How Are You Tethered to the Past? Part 1
Tethers or connections? The past is an integral part of our future. When we write memoirs, memories, or histories that create a positive connection with the past, it grounds us. When the past colors our existence to the point that the present and future are drained of...
Finding Beauty in the Scars
Telling meaningful stories is a process of finding beauty in the scars and sharing it with others. Traditionally, beauty is something flawless and unmarred. However, when it comes to writing your stories, such perfection is boring. (That’s why I avoid it at all...
How to have Conversations that Matter this Holiday
Family gatherings are the perfect time to start conversations that matter —and to collect stories. After the bird or ham has been carved and the casserole dishes scraped empty, we loosen our belts. And, often, we loosen our tongues. This holiday, as Aunt Ida and...
What is your family story?
What is your family story? As much as we talk about the importance of passing down family history, we seldom define what that a family story is. Is your family story a compilation of all the individuals’ on your family tree? Is a story that takes place under one...
It’s not about the band-aids
Exploring the concept of retouching the past brought an odd memory of my paternal grandmother to mind. At the time, it seemed like a little thing. In retrospect, however, it was the spark that started conversations and led to the telling of less than flattering...
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