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How to finalize your personal history for printing: Part 2- Layout and Design
Part 2 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 …
How to finalize your personal history for printing: Part 1- Editing and finalizing text
Part 1 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 …
Sometimes photos aren’t enough
There is no question that when documenting a personal or family history, photos should be taken often and viewed frequently. We’ve all heard the old saying: …
More expert tips for telling your tale- and for capturing your loved ones’ stories
There are so many wise, articulate voices providing compelling reasons, tips and tools for telling your tale. Check out what Rachel LaCour Niesen of Save Family …
Don’t know where to begin with your personal history? Start with the stories that are easy to tell
It was a great experience connecting with our new friends Tom and Alison Taylor of Pictures and Stories at RootsTech 2016! Like us, they are …
The Power of Reflection and Writing: why you should reflect on life and how writing your personal history can change your attitude and actions
I took my own advice. When I teach classes and meet with clients to write their personal history, I encourage them to use times of …
Don’t be left with regrets. Preserve your loved one’s voice and story.
Warm tears wound down my cheeks. I don’t remember. I can’t remember. It was bedtime with my daughter. The usual hugs, kisses, cuddles and songs …
Doubly blessed: Interviewing to capture personal and family history
During our recent trip to Texas, I had the privilege of interviewing my sweet sister-in-law’s mother. My sister-in-law has been talking to me for a …
Treasure in Texas! Finding family history clues
I’m a third generation native Las Vegan. With a few years of exceptions for schooling and mission service, my father has lived his entire life in …
I don’t have any pictures from my childhood!
A couple of nights ago we had some neighbors over for dessert. As is often the case, people ask how the business is going, and …
The Best Christmas Ever
This may be the Christmas that Peggy was most excited for in years. The gift she had planned for her children and grandchildren was the …
Save those newspaper clippings… family history clues
Life is great in a small town, where our family business makes the front page of the local section of the newspaper! Check us out …