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Thanksgiving Checklist
As the holiday approaches, many of us are making Thanksgiving checklists. We're ticking off what to buy, what to thaw when, what to cook, what to pack, or things to clean. This year, while you’re making all of your lists, don’t forget to add memory saving or memory...
Kennedy’s Assassination through the Eyes of Strangers
More than once, my mom spoke of what it was like to hear the news of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. If I recall right, she heard it on the car radio, when she was driving with my sister and I, ages two and four, in the back seat. She was stopped at the...
Pinterest Boards for Memory Sharing Ideas
Pinterest boards for memory sharing? Absolutely! Pinterest isn't just for recipes. You can use Pinterest boards to preserve your own memories or as resources to find new ideas that spark your creativity. If you haven’t discovered Pinterest yet, give it a whirl. How...
Thankful for … Newsletter AND Scrapbook Page
What are you grateful for? I'm thankful for many things, but unfortunately, having extra time to do all the projects I want to do isn't one of them. Like most people, we’re busy getting ready for the holiday, cooking special meals, and enjoying our time with family....
Write about Gratitude: 6 Ideas
November is a great time to write about gratitude. Although our neighbors to the north (Canadians) celebrate Thanksgiving in October, USA-Americans associate November with gratitude and thankfulness. It’s a great time to stop and think about what we have. Show and...
How to Start an Oral History Tradition
I'm excited to present a guest post by Tami Koenig, aka Your Story Coach. Today she gives us tips on starting an oral history tradition during your next family gathering. Start an Oral History Tradition during Holidays Traditions have to start somewhere. Maybe it’s...
Missing Someone on All Saints Day? You’re not Alone
It's a somber celebration, if that's not an oxymoron. Many of us find ourselves missing someone on All Saints Day. Theologically we celebrate the face that loved ones have joined God and are in communion with other saints. We also confirm our belief that we will join...
I Am … Fun Ways to Write About Yourself
When we introduce ourselves, we usually state “I am a/the [blank]…” based on the situation. If it’s a social situation, we explain our relationship to other people present. In a professional setting, we introduce ourselves by our function in the organization we...
Re-live Fall Memories by Making New Ones
What fall memories are special to you? Chances are that you can revive, if not re-live, a lot of them. Here are some ideas on immersing yourself in fall and fall memories. After all, the more you remember, the easier it is to share. Have fun! Fall Leaves As adults...
Family Fibs: Lies Parents Tell Children
NBC’s Today show did a short segment on family fibs. These are stories that parents tell children, probably because reasoning with them is much more cumbersome. The funniest was Carson Daly’s report that his family told him that if the ice cream truck was playing...
Scenes from a Gallup Motel, 1996
John Kingston is guest posting today with his memories of a Gallup (NM) motel. In this post, John illustrates how preserving a memory can allow you to take your readers back in time and space. Roaches. I open the door to my unit in this dingy “U”-shaped...
Vacation Memories: 6 Ways to Share Your Trip
When we first come home from a trip, we’re excited to show off our photos and talk about our vacation memories. But, as our tans fade, so does the gumption to write about our adventures. Don’t keep your vacation memories to yourself! This doesn't mean you have to...
Writing about Depression: How to Share
Outside of therapy centers, writing about depression – or even about sad times – doesn’t come easily. Perhaps it’s because we start out our lives reading fairy-tales that end “happily ever after.” Until we’re sure we’ll reach the story-book ending, we keep our...
5 Ideas for Writing about Turning Points
You don’t have to be writing a memoir to want to tell about the turning points in your life. Sharing those big decisions is a great way of telling the story of how you got to where you are on your journey. You don’t have to have walked on burning coals to get to your...
Aftermath: What happened afterwards?
In the immediate aftermath of a big event (or even a small one), we seldom have the time, energy or presence of mind to record our memories. Generally, we somehow get around to documenting the event itself, but we forget about telling the story of the aftermath....
Family History Month Activities for Non-Genealogists
Family History Month isn’t just for genealogists. With these simple ideas, non-genealogists can honor an ancestor or learn about their family history. Let’s say you haven’t caught the family history research bug (yet). You're not into scouring grave yards. All those...
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