When You Knew What You Were Doing Was Right
Have you ever had moments of extreme confidence—times in which you knew that what you were doing was right? As a person who, on her best days, still lacks confidence, such occasions of complete certainty have been relatively rare. On the other hand, the scarcity of...
In this house: Stories to be Told
Homes are the settings for our stories. With the passing of years, we become emotionally attached to the building itself. The house itself is akin to a repository of the thing that happened within its walls. Years ago, I saw a van stop on my street to disgorge a group...
Remembering Gifts for Dad That My Dad Liked
It’s inching towards Father’s Day, the time of year that I rack my brain for gifts for dad (my husband). He and his dad are both difficult. Both of them insist that a) they have everything they need; b) all they need is our love; or c) they could always use some...
Elopement Memories – A Day to Remember
In my book, I intersperse ideas on what to write about with memories of my own. Today, I feel moved to do the same here on my blog. Twenty-six years ago today, my husband and I eloped but didn’t call off the wedding. Looking back, I regard that decision to be one of...
Once upon a time: Remember Wedding Dreams Coming True
Welcome to my stop on the Craft Squad’s “I Do” Blog Hop. If you’re coming from The Crafty Neighbor you are in the right place. If you want to start at the beginning, go to Roxie’s Stamping Rooms...
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.
