Because of a weirdly wide age spread in the generations in my family, the Mormon pioneer experience is only three generations back, even though I’m
Grandpa’s Voice Tells their Pioneer Story
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
Are You Avoiding Something with Productive Procrastination?
In my career, I’ve had generous mentors who taught me three powerful tools to overcome procrastination, restore broken commitments and jumpstart my writing projects. I’m
I learned how to love them, dear Mother, from you
Growing up, every Mother’s Day the children would sing a lineup of special Mother’s Day songs at church. This tradition still exists and is cherished
Mr. Rogers on suicide, anger and the value of quiet
A plaque beside Mr. Fred Rogers’ office chair read: “What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Mr. Rogers and Charlie Rose talk about what is essential
Thanksgiving stories are as abundant as gratitude
This week we will gather with our families and friends to feast on food, and reflect on our greatest blessings. Thanksgiving stories are a natural
Why do we celebrate Veterans 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 Veterans Day on November
Poignant
Life is full of poignant moments – moments when time all but stops. Three years ago last July my second child and oldest daughter was
Are you a Multiplier or 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