If you are like us, this time of year brings the winter blahs. I am a fan of a UV light and physical exercise to
Winter blahs? Take the gratitude visit challenge
Old Photos and New Photos Tell a Compelling Story
We’ve all heard the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words – but have you ever written a thousand words to describe both
It’s Your Turn – Write your Own Christmas Story
During this season you are likely making new memories and revisiting old ones. You may be celebrating with old tried and true traditions, or creating
3 free ebooks and other goodies from now until Christmas
This year our readership has grown tremendously and we feel warmed by every kind word, every email you open, and every question you ask that
Traditions and Stories, Like Bread and Butter
Holiday traditions. The two words elicit a lot of emotion from me – usually of the happy nature, but tonight, it feels a bit more
Sharing Stories about Hard Things can Change Lives
There is great power in sharing stories. Let’s take it a step further and say sharing stories, especially those about hard or sensitive subjects can
The best affordable microphones we use
This article is an overview of the best affordable microphones that have made my cut for daily use as a biographer, interviewer, and presenter. I’m
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
When the places of our ancestors beckon us – a nod to Zion National Park History
This story began for me in 2017 when I discovered that my fourth-great grandfather, Isaac Behunin, named Zion National Park. This canyon became a place
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