Remembering Family Sports Traditions
Many families have traditions that center not around the dining room table, but rather the television set. Other families have built their sports traditions around a particular section of the local ballpark or stadium. It’s easy to look over such sports traditions...
Keeping Christmas Eve Traditions Alive
I’ve tried to continue many of my childhood family’s Christmas Eve traditions with my own family. Some work, others have needed some adjustments. One Christmas Eve tradition in particular has required some adjustments. Wrapping presents on Christmas Eve Every...
What’s the story behind your name?
What’s the story behind your name? Sharing the story of your name often entails sharing stories of family heritage and relationships. Who you were named after? Often you’ll hear that a person was named after someone who meant a lot to their parents. It...
Remembering and Missing Loved Ones During the Holidays
Let’s face it: Remembering loved ones during the holidays isn’t all kittens and rainbows. Remembering can bring feelings of loss and emptiness to the forefront. But, there’s another truth. It’s going to happen. During the holidays, we’re...
Voices from the Past: 3 Ways to Save Them
Voices from the past can tug at our heartstrings like nothing else, especially if the voice belongs to a loved one. When we hear voices from the past, our recall is vivid and emotional. The voices take us back. However, recording our voices can do more than spark...
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.
