by Laura Hedgecock | Jan 25, 2018 | Memories, How-to, Memory Recall, Writing and Sharing Memories
It’s important to preserve our grandparents’ memories while we (and they) still have access to them. When it comes time to sit down with your loved one, the following list of questions can help eliminate any lulls in conversation. Use it, as well as your own...
by Laura Hedgecock | Apr 12, 2017 | How-to, Memories, Memory Recall, Writing and Sharing Memories
Though poignant, stories of forgiveness can be difficult to write. They call for us to reveal the dark times of our relationships with our family, friends, or even faith. Telling heartfelt stories of forgiveness push us even further than the proverbial long honest...
by Laura Hedgecock | May 13, 2016 | Memories, How-to, Journal writing, Memory Recall, Writing and Sharing Memories
“How could we have lost something so precious?” my friend lamented to her husband. Dusk approached. She, her husband, and various friends had searched throughout much of the previous night and all that day for their elderly little dog that had wandered off. Her grief...
by Laura Hedgecock | Sep 28, 2015 | Memories, Memory Recall
The vagaries of memories are well-documented, and sometimes disconcerting. When we remember an odd fact or experience, sometimes researching memory recall can help you understand the situation. Yesterday, riding in the car with my husband, I observed a young man...
by Laura Hedgecock | Jul 16, 2015 | Memories, Memory Recall
Have you ever wondered why some things come back to you seemingly out of the blue? You think to yourself, “That’s funny, I haven’t thought about that in years.” Actually, it’s better than funny. The science behind how memory works is fascinating and cool. Obviously,...
by Laura Hedgecock | Oct 2, 2014 | Family History, Journal writing, Memories, Memory Recall, Writing and Sharing Memories
For someone who is all about preserving stories, my memory sucks. Just the other week my mother-in-law told me a story about a family ring. Apparently, my husband found the ring in the summer cottage and, assuming it wasn’t valuable, gave it to me to wear. My...
