Of Trees, Beauty and Family Stories
Do beauty and family stories go together? Should they? Do we want to leave the equivalent of a photograph in which we’ve pasted an insincere smile on our faces? Most of us want to present ourselves in a positive light. Maybe not quite perfect, but normal. We...
Fears Our Ancestors Faced
Understanding the fears our ancestors faced can help us understand their lives. That, in turn, can help us tell their stories. Although it’s hard to know from the meager records we unearth whether an ancestor was an introvert or adventurer, we can form some theories...
Invisible Illnesses: How to Tell your Story in a Monday Morning QB Society
If you’re like me, chronic and invisible illnesses come towards the bottom of the list of things you’d like to write about yourself. It’s not just immersing yourself in the negativity. Although the term “invisible illness” applies “to any medical...
Silver Linings in Our Stories: How to Find Them
Last week, a friend showed me how to look for silver linings. The news is often disturbing, but in the last couple of weeks the horrors that some people will inflict on others makes me want to run and hide. Only I don’t know where I’d go. The Brandon Vandenburg and...
Truth and Accuracy and Your Role as a Storyteller
How do you deal with the elusiveness of truth and accuracy in memories and family stories? Truth versus Accuracy Let’s first look at how truth and accuracy can differ. I have two friends, Ann and Sandy. (Actually I have more, but my point is only relevant to two of...
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.
