How to Write about Culture Clashes
Culture Clashes. They happen among nations, ethnic groups, and generations. Sadly, culture clashes also occur among families. Heritages or upbringings collide. Differing values splinter relationships. Personal memory collectors, memoirists, and family storytellers all...
Fears Our Ancestors Faced
Understanding the fears our ancestors faced can help us understand their lives. That, in turn, can help us tell their stories. Although it’s hard to know from the meager records we unearth whether an ancestor was an introvert or adventurer, we can form some theories...
Reunions: Why You Should Write About Them
Until last weekend, I had forgotten how poignant reunions can be. Whether it’s family, school, or something else, reunions allow you to reconnect with the past. Not only are they great places to re-color some of those faded memories, they refresh the soul. Reunions,...
Silver Linings in Our Stories: How to Find Them
Last week, a friend showed me how to look for silver linings. The news is often disturbing, but in the last couple of weeks the horrors that some people will inflict on others makes me want to run and hide. Only I don’t know where I’d go. The Brandon Vandenburg and...
Truth and Accuracy and Your Role as a Storyteller
How do you deal with the elusiveness of truth and accuracy in memories and family stories? Truth versus Accuracy Let’s first look at how truth and accuracy can differ. I have two friends, Ann and Sandy. (Actually I have more, but my point is only relevant to two of...
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.
