At RootsTech 2018, my writing partner Rachel Trotter and I taught a class on the easiest video tools, especially featuring Animoto and Adobe Spark. It
Animoto Review
Ogden Airport History – Rich and Abundant just like the city
When many people think of the name of Ogden’s Airport – the Ogden Hinckley Airport – they may automatically assume it’s named after the former
Ogden’s New FamilySearch Center Makes its Debut – Five Reasons Why You Must Check it Out
Ogden’s new FamilySearch Center opens its doors to the public this week and if you live anywhere near it, you must stop by. Not only
The remarkable life of Robert H. Hinckley
Have you ever wondered how the Ogden-Hinckley Airport and Hinckley Drive got their name? Plenty of locals assume they are tied to Gordon B. Hinckley, but they
I almost died – and what changed after
While teaching a class in California, a man told me about the time he almost died and what changed after. This was in response to
Is Yours a Redemption Story?
I remember asking my boss for help a couple years ago and it prompted me to write in my journal, “My younger self wouldn’t have
Writing a personal history, journal ideas and why it’s important
Journaling. Journal ideas. Personal histories. Bullet journaling. Personal stories. Photo journaling. These are all avenues to tell your own personal story and create something for
Story structure – strengthen any story with these tips and examples
This article explains the basics of story structure using The Sound of Music as the main example, followed by a short personal example, and ending
RootsMagic vs. Legacy – pros and cons
RootsMagic vs. Legacy? For me, genealogy software is a must when doing any kind of family history work. It gives me a database for all
Power of Place
The power of place. What does it mean to you? For me, it means drawing home. Ogden, Utah is where I call home. It is
