Life is full of poignant moments – moments when time all but stops. Two years ago last July my second child and oldest daughter was
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Bible Rescue Saves the Family Bible and the Genealogy Inside
It’s been about five years since Joseph Kerry discovered an old, but beautiful family Bible at a yard sale. Inside he found a treasure of
Oral History – The easiest, most rewarding way to finish a life story
There is true power in oral history. Recently I sat with a client as we worked on writing his life story. I asked a simple
Help! My Story is Stuck! Why Writing a Memoir Is Possible
It’s not uncommon for your story to feel stuck, or to feel like writing a memoir is a completely impossible task. We have a vision
A thing worth doing is worth doing badly – The 10,000-hour rule
Ever have a week when you’re in the zone? When the wind is at your back and it feels like there is no chain on
Is Constitution Day personal to you? It is for these 5 people.
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How to Curate your Canon of Personal Business Stories
When I look back at the end of my life, I hope the relationships I formed with colleagues are among those I cherish as true
Work – A Critical Piece to Your Story
Work – a critical piece to your story. But why? We spend a good chunk of our lives actively pursuing and doing work. I have
Music and Memory
Music and memories go together. Music fills the whole body with joy. Music heals. Studies show that music is a powerful treatment for mental health,
The power of remembering ancestors
Sometimes events happen in life that force us to remember. We go about our busy lives – taking kids to soccer and football, or picking
