The Handwritten Letters I Saved

The Handwritten Letters I Saved

My mother was raised in a generation that wrote letters and practiced great penmanship. She had an amazing knack for sending out small notecards with heartfelt greetings. Every time I opened the mailbox and saw an envelope with her handwriting my heart jumped. Her...
Writing Prompt Wednesday

Writing Prompt Wednesday

Here at Documented Legacy we love carving out small chunks of time, maybe 30 minutes a day, for writing or recording life stories.  You’ll be surprised at what you learn about yourself by reflecting on one question at a time. Tell a story about something positive that...
Making A Point With A Tough Family Memoir

Making A Point With A Tough Family Memoir

    When your life stories are written to illustrate the human experience and the difficulties in overcoming tremendous challenges there comes of point where you must explain why you are recording all this for prosperity. Does the next generation need to...