Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how the process of writing or telling our personal stories helps us to uncover the meaning and purpose in our lives. I don’t expect to answer the great mystery of existence with just these simple questions...
Read MoreTime to Pause - Personal History Interview Tip
It does not matter on which side of the microphone you are sitting, if you are the interviewer or the interviewee, I’m here to tell you, do not be afraid of the "uncomfortable" pause. Make it your friend.
Read MoreMaking Time to Save Your Life
How many of us feel overwhelmed by our to-do list? It can be especially frustrating if your to-do list includes “Save my Family History.” And yet, if you wait what will happen to those memories? Who will remember the names of the faces in the photographs in the shoebox? Who will carry these important family stories? Will anyone in the future remember these stories?
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