How does hearing pioneer stories affect you? One hot, sticky summer evening my husband was talking to a room full of teenagers about how to
Pioneer Stories Help us Work Harder, Be More Grateful
Listening to Stories: Your attitude is all the difference
When you’re interviewing loved ones and listening to stories, are you missing opportunities for conversations? It can happen. In our enthusiasm for asking all the
Dad, Tell Me Your Story
When I think of great storytellers, my dad is one of the first people who pops into my mind. I suspect that for many people,
Father’s Day Specials
This Father’s Day in a time of social distancing, we would love to help you give Dad or Grandpa something meaningful. We are offering a
How to Write a Life Story – Advice from a Hollywood Journalist
Do you want to learn how to write a life story? Are you a writer by nature? Some people sing. Some people dance. Some people love
An Adoption Story Touches My Heart 160 Years Later
Preface: This is an adoption story of enduring love, and pure hope. Also, it intertwines with my own family story (and I didn’t see that coming.) 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
How my grandparents instilled a love for Memorial Day – and you can too!
I love my Memorial Day. It’s not the barbecue, the weekend get-a-way or extra day of vacation, although those things are appealing. So why? The
A thing worth doing is worth doing badly: The 10,000-hour rule
Today I want to share the 10,000-hour rule that I hope will be as motivating for you as it has been for me. Malcolm Gladwell
Oral History – The easiest, most rewarding way to finish a life story
I hear it often after completing an an oral history interview: “Wow, this feels like therapy!” And it does for everyone involved. Talking about your