What Motivates You to Share Family Stories and Histories?
While considering ways to encourage and equip you, I realized motivation precedes the first step…
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Gifts That Keep Giving through the Generations
In late December 2001, I felt deflated as I wrapped strands of twinkle lights to…
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Family Recipes—Savoring and Baking Memories
In the late 1970s, my sisters and I undertook a family cookbook. The project started…
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A Universal Regret
How often have we regretted not asking more questions of family members before it’s too…
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The Blessings of Red Ink in Critique Group
In a critique group—where writers submit their writing projects, read, and give comments on each…
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Weighing in on Costs and Benefits
When you consider the cost of researching, writing, and sharing family stories and histories, do…
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Should Genealogists Concentrate on Facts—or Family Stories?
Which do you think your relatives will remember better? Facts? Or family stories? They will…
