by Laura Hedgecock | Jan 22, 2021 | How-to
What’s the difference between intentions versus resolutions when it comes to your goal to tell more family stories in 2021. I’m usually all rah rah about the starting the new year out right with a small, doable list of resolutions. But 2020 has been a long, hard year....
by Laura Hedgecock | Dec 16, 2020 | Family History, How-to, Traditions
With a plethora of Jewish, Islamic, Christian and Christian Orthodox celebrations happening this time a year, it’s a great time to share family holiday traditions. Sharing Food Traditions Last week, GenFriends’ YouTube show featured holiday food...
by Laura Hedgecock | Jun 30, 2020 | How-to, Memories
DIY memory crafts make a great way to convert family memorabilia into art or practical objects. It’s a great way to get heirlooms out of boxes and into our living spaces, where they can serve as conversation starters. They also make meaningful gifts for loved...
by Laura Hedgecock | Jun 15, 2020 | How-to, Memories, Writing and Sharing Memories
After the hard work of writing, how do you publish your memories and stories? There are lots of options. Here’s a quick run-down on some of the most popular ones. Simply Print and Share Word and other editing software are basically desktop publishing systems. Once...
by Laura Hedgecock | Jun 2, 2020 | How-to, Memories, Storytelling
Photographer Heather Kazmierczak composed a photographic portrait that would serve as her family’s witness to history: the COVID-19 pandemic. Though not all of us have the skills to mimic her methodology, her creative process can help us think of ways we can...
by Laura Hedgecock | Apr 21, 2020 | How-to, Journal writing, Writing and Sharing Memories
Have you started a Covid-19 journal or accumulating your quarantine memories? Here are some reasons you should as well as what you might include. Historians Will Look Back at this Pandemic Have you noticed how many times the word “unprecedented” has been used in the...