Each year, I share a few of my favorite gift ideas. I hope you enjoy this quick round-up, newly updated for 2025. These range from
Christmas Tree Traditions
There is no better time to celebrate traditions than during the holidays, and some of our favorites are Christmas tree traditions. These decorations and the
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
Speaking softly: navigate hard-to-talk about subjects in family history with 7 steps
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. That milestone underscores how precious eyewitness accounts of that era are. But for
Intensity vs. consistency? What the research says is best. (AKA: The 20 Mile March)
A social media post grabbed my attention when a fellow writer mentioned her tendency to do intense stretches of writing, followed by periods of needing
RootsTech 2025: Full of Ways to Help us Discover!
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Writing about love in your life story
Valentine’s Day is a reminder to ponder love and put special care into writing about love. Every life story will have romantic and friend relationships
8 tips to battle seasonal blahs
This past week, I ditched a mountain of work on my desk for an emergency afternoon with my best girlfriend. Megan has been in my
Survivor of Berlin’s WWII Atrocities Embodies Childhood Resilience, Thrives at Age 88
INTRODUCTION How does a child live through the horrors of war and emerge happy and whole? Heidi Posnien, now 88, grew up in Berlin under
My best tips to get your writing project done this year
During the holidays, I refocused my energy and filled my creative tank. Now that January has hit with gusto, I’ve felt compelled to pause again
