How to Tell Female Ancestors’ Stories
Our female ancestors’ stories can be harder to tell. Census records reduce their lifetimes into who they married, how many children they bore, and the ubiquitous “keeps house.” It’s work to discover their maiden names, much less their narratives. As a result of...
How Understanding Culture Can Help with Genealogy and Storytelling
Genealogist and blogger Linda Yip explains how understanding culture is paramount to genealogical research as well as to writing compelling family stories. In genealogy, documents can provide the factual framework, but cultural context provides the colour and life....
Top Observations and Takeaways from RootsTech 2019
So, what were my top impressions and takeaways from RootsTech 2019 (aka a whirlwind of education, inspiration, and fun) you ask? Full disclosure: As an Ambassador for RootsTech, I received certain benefits, such as a free pass to the conference, a pass to give away...
Why Context Matters in Storytelling
A story’s setting and circumstances of its characters gives it its life. Even if the “characters” are real. That’s why context matters in storytelling. The idea that a picture is worth a thousand words is often misunderstood, in my opinion. Sure, having a visual of a...
How to Get the Most out of RootsTech
Connections are the best way to get the most out of RootsTech 2019 (February 27–March 2, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah). Talk to your neighbor, introduce yourself to people in the lunch line, engage vendors. Ask questions. Of course, connections to your past make the...
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.
