Writing about the Fulcrums in our Lives
We all people, events, and situations in our lives, who (or which) determine the teeter of our life’s teeter-tooter. Writing about the fulcrums in our lives provides a unique glimpse into our circumstances and relationships with and affections for each other. Who...
Why the past doesn’t define you but it’s still part of your story
That time that I lost it with my kids and screeched like a wounded hyena instead of remaining calm, doesn’t define me. A lot of the time, possibly even the vast majority of the time, I was a reasonably good parent. (And I’m not claiming that there was only that...
How to Preserve Meaningful Stories à la Humans of New York
If there were a contest to see who could collect and preserve the most personal, meaningful stories, Brandon Stanton, founder of Humans of New York, would be winning it. Not that that’s what he set out to do. But looking carefully at how Stanton conducts his...
Family Stories: Luck or Fate? (And the Hedgecock Family’s Close Call with the Titantic)
Depending on the researcher, writers portray family stories as tales of luck or fate, or of hard work, or even divine intervention. It’s not a new theme. Since its inception, scholars, educators, and high school students have contemplated whether Romeo and Juliet were...
Belonging to Ancestors and Storytelling
“Connect. Belong.” The 2018 #RootsTech theme doesn’t only apply to current family members. Our ancestors belong to us in a sense. They are our family. But the reverse is also true. Belonging to ancestors provides us with an impetus to tell their stories, their truths....
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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.
