Useful Genealogy Resources for Memoirists
Genealogists resources are helpful for any writer describing episodes of the past. Before you yell, “BAHHHH Research” and run (or click) away, stay with me (or check out Do Memoir and Research Belong Together? and come back). This list of genealogy resources for...
Year End Letter: 7 Ideas on How to Write It
Holidays make a great time to share stories and a year end letter is a great way to connect with loved ones. In addition, holiday letters can connect us and express our bonds. There’s something about that calendar page turning over, the new digit on the end of the...
National Day of Listening & Thanksgiving
The day after Thanksgiving has its own traditions. Leftover day. Get out the Christmas Decorations Day (my house). The ironic Black Friday. It’s also StoryCorps’ National Day of Listening. Unlike Black Friday, when we’re encouraged to eschew all our thankfulness and...
Selective Reading of History
As southerners have debated whether the Confederate flag represents hate or heritage, several articles have addressed the concept of a “selective reading of history.” Which is, when you think about it, something families are really good at doing. A selective reading...
Why was my cousin once removed?
Why was my cousin once removed? Maybe that’s why my family dispensed with the first cousin, second cousin, and once removed nomenclature when referring to cousins: They knew I’d ask a bunch of questions, most of which would begin with “Why…” Cousins were just...
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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.
