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My Favorite Color is Pumpkin
There is nothing to get me in the mood for Fall more than the taste of pumpkin! Here are my favorite recipes, in case you are the same...


There's An Elephant In The Room
Are you wanting to write your PERSONAL HISTORY but you feel stuck because you still believe what you have always believed…Writing a...


Are You That Person?
Are you that person that doesn’t want to start something new because you are afraid it will consume you? So many times I don't start a...


What To Do With Your Stories
I get asked all the time for ideas on printing and binding your personal histories, so this email will focus on some of my favorite...


Setting a Goal
When the end of summer arrives, it always seems like a new beginning for me with kids back in school, new schedules and the weather...


Finishing is More Important Than Starting
This post is all about “FINISHING” - but not in the way you might think… For some of us, sitting down and finishing a comprehensive...


Are You a List Maker?
This is one of my “best things”. I don't have a great memory so writing everything down helps me remember and stay on track. I also love...


The First Story is the Hardest
Did you know that writing the first story is the hardest. Once you have that first story written, you will be better prepared to write...


Are you worried that no one will want to read your stories?
I get it! I felt this way about my own stories. My kids don't seem to be too interested in them right now. I promise you down the road...


Location Location Location
And speaking of "when you are ready"...make sure that you find a place to write your stories that will allow you to think and write...


Lift the Weight of Your Memories
I am finding, as I write my personal stories, memories come to my mind that I haven’t thought about for a very long time, and this has...


All About Peaches - 7 Favorite Recipes
A few years ago my husband decided to plant a little peach tree in our back yard so we could enjoy a few fresh peaches every fall. Well,...


Create a PERSONAL HISTORY That is Easy to Write and Fun to Read
Several years ago I was at a friend’s house and she was showing me the four volumes that her mother had written of her Personal History...


Short Stories Will Be Read
Several years ago I was at a friend’s house and she was showing me the four volumes that her mother had written of her Personal History...


Are You Ready to Write a Story?
Have you ever wondered if your life has made a difference to other people? That is a question that came up for me a couple of years ago...


Start Your Story With a Hook
Are you wondering how to begin one of your stories? Getting started is usually the hardest part of the story. Once you begin, it’s easy...


Are You Ready to Write a Hard Story?
A couple of months ago I was listening to some classes from Roots Tech and one class stood out to me more than the others. It was taught...


Making The Most of Every Day
I recently found this picture (below) on social media and posted it in my private FB group and wanted to share it with you. Whether you...


Let's Talk About Movies...
Have you ever watched an 8 hour movie? Probably not, because I don't think they exist for the reason that no one would watch an 8 hour...


Keeping It Simple
I want to remind you of the simplicity of writing your personal history. If you spend ONE hour a week writing ONE short story, you will...
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