Writing Prompt Wednesday

Writing Prompt Wednesday

It’s hard carving out time to write your life stories. There is always a reason to put off setting aside time to reflect on our lives, even when we’re motivated to record family stories. One tactic we love is carving out tiny chucks of time, maybe 30 minutes a day...
Life Story Roundup – Week of June 29, 2020

Life Story Roundup – Week of June 29, 2020

An incredible life lived in stories – Chris Johnson Purple Revolver http://www.purplerevolver.com/style/creative-review/128239-an-incredible-life-lived-in-stories—chris-johnson.html Mount Shasta retired surgeon pens harrowing medical memoir Record...
Stop Destroying Public Statues & Other Works of Art

Stop Destroying Public Statues & Other Works of Art

Opinion Mary V Danielsen, Owner Documented Legacy I understand the pent-up anger that spews in protesting. It’s the frustration boiling over after years of being silenced or misunderstood. It’s part of the grief process. Protests, however, bring out another side of...
Creating A Family History Archive At Home

Creating A Family History Archive At Home

When preserving family history most often we turn to personal stories and genealogy to bring past generations to life. When people then look for photos and records to help illustrate that history, most people have more questions than answers. What is a family archive?...