One of my favorite questions to ask is, “When is a time you didn’t think you would make it?” Is it tough to answer? Yes!
The hard stuff. How do we overcome it and then write about it?
Children, technology and family stories = magic
I love technology. It makes my job pretty wonderful. Well, I want to love technology, but there are some nuances that stump me on the
Finding the angle to tell your life story
What’s your angle to tell your life story? It may be easier than you think. Everyone has a story, and not just any story. Everyone
Family Vacations Create Great Family Stories
The family stories that spring from family vacations are some of the best. When my husband and I got married one of our family goals
Pioneer Stories Help us Work Harder, Be More Grateful
How does hearing pioneer stories affect you? One hot, sticky summer evening my husband was talking to a room full of teenagers about how to
Dinner Table = Perfect Conversation Starters For Family
Where is the perfect place for conversation starters for family? The dinner table of course! How do I know this? I’ve see it daily in
What’s Your Patriotism Story?
I was in my early twenties before I truly grasped the concept of love of country and discovered I had a patriotism story. I still
Dad, Tell Me Your Story
When I think of great storytellers, my dad is one of the first people who pops into my mind. I suspect that for many people,
Family Reunions – the perfect place to capture a story
It’s that time of year when there is plenty of planning for family reunions. What thoughts stir in your brain when you hear those two
How my grandparents instilled a love for Memorial Day – and you can too!
I love my Memorial Day. It’s not the barbecue, the weekend get-a-way or extra day of vacation, although those things are appealing. So why? The