More Fathers’ Day Ideas to Bring Memories to Life
Is it just me, or are fathers more difficult to buy for than mothers? I’m always short of fathers’ day ideas. My husband has a box in the bedroom with yet-to-be-used gifts he’s received. He claims he appreciates all of them, but I’m always searching for more...
How to Make Family Stories Relevant
There’s a point to sharing ancestors’ stories—or at least there should be. Educate. Connect. Inspire. That happens best when you’re able to make family stories relevant. I could share a detailed tale about my grandmother, one that includes every bit of historical...
Why Thinking about Your Audience Matters to Storytelling
Thinking about your audience can make you a better storyteller. Whether you’re writing your own memories or writing your ancestors’ stories, thinking about your audience matters. Who you are writing for will affect the way you write. For instance, thinking about your...
Family Love Letters: Yours to Keep?
After reading an AARP article in which Marni Jameson recommended burning your parents love letters, Amy Johnson Crow published a well-worth-reading article on why love letters are irreplaceable family heirlooms. The two come from different standpoints. Marni Jameson...
Definition of Family & Paula W. Madison
Paula Williams Madison puts the definition of family in a new light. During RootsTech, I had the opportunity to meet and interview Paula Williams Madison, author of Finding Samuel Lowe: Harlem, Jamaica, China. Of course, there’s a lot more to Paula than authoring a...
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.
