Dear Mommy: How to Describe Your Relationship with Mother
No Treasure Chest of Memories is complete without a description of our relationship with Mother. Of all our family relationships, our relationships with the woman (or women in some cases) who raised us are perhaps the most poignant. As Lori Gottlieb writes in Mother,...
Blog Caroling In the Bleak Midwinter
An invitation was issued by LindaRae Palmer, aka the footnote Maven, to join in her annual tradition of Blog Caroling. Blog Caroling is simply “posting the lyrics, youtube video, etc. of your favorite Christmas carol on your blog.” Thanks for the invite...
Writing Prompt: What patriotism means to you
Here in the USA, there’s a lot of talk about patriotism, but seldom in the form of stories. We proclaim our fierce love of country without explaining what patriotism means to us. Without telling the backstory. If you’re starting to suspect this is a political or...
Can you give the Gift of Hope?
Can you give the gift of hope? My pastor would probably say no. In a recent sermon, he argued that hope doesn’t come as a gift, neatly wrapped up. It requires discipline and endurance. I get what he’s saying, but I’m not sure he’s right. Or perhaps we’re both right....
Remember the Descendants
In her Remember the Descendants blog party, Elizabeth O’Neal asks family historians how they plan to preserve genealogical research for future generations. The question is well-put for all memoirists and family storytellers. We’re creating a legacy. Even if you don’t...
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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.
