Wow is the best word to describe RootsTech 2019. Major announcements, new discoveries, new connections and an incredible sense of belonging were all felt this
RootsTech 2019: An Event Full of Wow. Read my top 7 Takeaways
It’s Your Turn – Write your Own Christmas Story
Over the next two weeks, memories will be made. You will celebrate with old tried and true traditions, or create some new ones. Capturing your
A missionary, a family story and the Paradise Fire
Sometimes life just goes along – things get busy and you’re kind of caught in the thick of thin things and then, out of nowhere
Poignant
Life is full of poignant moments – moments when time all but stops. Two years ago last July my second child and oldest daughter was
Help! My Story is Stuck! Why Writing a Memoir Is Possible
It’s not uncommon for your story to feel stuck, or to feel like writing a memoir is a completely impossible task. We have a vision
Music and Memory
Music and memories go together. Music fills the whole body with joy. Music heals. Studies show that music is a powerful treatment for mental health,
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,
How my grandparents instilled a love for Memorial Day – and you can too!
Ever wonder how to interest young people in family history? Worried that your efforts will never stick? I share this story to offer hope that
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
Children, technology and family stories = magic
I love technology. It makes my job pretty wonderful. Well, I want to love technology, but there are some nuances that stump me on the
