Kennedy’s Assassination through the Eyes of Strangers
More than once, my mom spoke of what it was like to hear the news of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. If I recall right, she heard it on the car radio, when she was driving with my sister and I, ages two and four, in the back seat. She was stopped at...
Missing Someone on All Saints Day? You’re not Alone
It’s a somber celebration, if that’s not an oxymoron. Many of us find ourselves missing someone on All Saints Day. Theologically we celebrate the face that loved ones have joined God and are in communion with other saints. We also confirm our belief that...
The Immensity of a Small Thing
A Small Thing: A #FiveMinuteFriday Meditation I wasn’t sure I felt up to going out until my friend called to say, “I’ll pick you up.” A small thing, but it mattered—a lot. Buying a souvenir in a tourist shop in New Orleans, a youth wearing a mission trip t-shirt...
Open Hearts: Fighting Loneliness
Open hearts: A #FiveminuteFridayMeditation on “Lonely” Open hearts. Is that the key to fighting loneliness? The expression itself, “Open hearts” seems to put the burden on the lonely. They need only open their hearts and the loneliness will cease. The...
Our Story —Tell it; Live it
Our Story — A #FiveMinuteFriday Meditation Telling our story implies narrating a book that is already written—the setting and characters are in place. Everyone is just waiting to see how it ends. That might be right for a novel or memoir, but when we tell our...
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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.
