Here are my top family history gift ideas for 2018 ranging from thoughtful acts of service that cost only your time, on up to a few
Family history gift ideas from $0 to $200
Why do we celebrate Veteran Day? Because every uneventful day is a gift
Pausing to reflect on the sacrifice that others have made touched my heart on an ordinary autumn morning. Why do we celebrate Veteran Day? Because every
Quotes and stories about Becky Lockhart show us a better way
In 2015, the world lost one of its shining stars, Becky Lockhart. She was the first female Speaker of the House in Utah and passed
What’s in a Name?
What’s in a name? Where did you get your name? Obviously, your parents, I know. But where did they get it? And I’m not talking
Poignant
Life is full of poignant moments – moments when time all but stops. Two years ago last July my second child and oldest daughter was
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
Questions to Ask Your Parents or Grandparents
Interview your parents or grandparents Ever wonder what questions to ask your parents or grandparents? I have have years of experience doing oral history interviews
How you can be a Multiplier and not a Diminisher
This article is a departure from what I usually write about – the craft of memoir and technologies to tell your story. I recently read
Is Constitution Day personal to you? It is for these 5 people.
Have you ever had to stand up for something you believed in or had to stare down a bully? My parents did once and that
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