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Documenting everyday family life: a typical summer day at home
Summer is winding down, and hopefully you’ve enjoyed making memories with loved ones… as evidenced by your phone overflowing with pictures, right? Are most of …
5 Big Obstacles to Starting your Personal History
If you’re reading this, you most likely feel a desire to write your personal history (or have a close family member that you wish would …
Five Favorites from the Mexican Caribbean
We recently celebrated our 20th anniversary (woohoo!) with a trip to Playa del Carmen, on the Riviera Maya coast of Mexico where it meets the turquoise blue …
5 tips for documenting family travel
I’m a picture-taker. You probably are, too. Especially on vacation. With our smartphones, it is so simple to snap and snap away. We want to …
What legacy will you leave? Jean left a legacy of charity.
I lost my beloved friend. And the world- her world, her sphere of influence- lost a beacon of charity in its truest definition. Charity is …
Tribute to one of my favorite World War II veterans
In honor of all those who serve and sacrifice, here’s a condensed version of one veteran’s tale. Lewis Eugene (Gene) Curtis served in the United …
Does life reflect art or art reflect life? Capture and record the cultural influences that shape your personal history.
One of the most treasured experiences of my high school career was the opportunity to play the role of Mary Lennox in my school’s production …
How to capture a loved one’s personal history: Part 3- Organizing the manuscript
Part 3 in a series of posts to help you capture a loved one’s personal history You’ve collected the stories from your loved one, and even …
How to capture a loved one’s personal history: Part 2- Transcription
Part 2 in a series of posts to help you capture a loved one’s personal history Read Part 1: Interviewing Technique HERE Now that you’ve recorded …
How to capture a loved one’s personal history: Part 1- Interviewing technique
How to interview is part 1 in a series of posts to help you capture a loved one’s personal history. Decide Together First, do you know …
Messages from loved ones gone before: Why sharing and curating family history memories AND mementos is important
“I think I’ll keep Dad’s scriptures myself. Priceless!” This was a text message from my Mom the morning after I sent her home with Grandpa’s …
How to finalize your personal history for printing: Part 3- Printing preparation and decisions
Part 3 in a series of posts to help you finalize your personal history for printing You have accomplished an amazing work—a legacy—in writing your …