Posts Tagged ‘Family’
How to Capture Women’s Stories with Ease
Women are the bedrock of our society, shaping our communities and making life richer and more beautiful with their contributions. Sadly, though, many women underestimate their own worth and fail to recognize the power of their stories. That’s why it’s so important to capture women’s stories and encourage women to write down their lives –…
Read MoreHow to Tell Stories with Legacy Storytelling: Why We Write New Year’s Resolutions
There are many resolutions that people set for themselves at the beginning of the year, but how can we make sure they actually come true in the new year and beyond? This blog post will explore how storytelling through Legacy Storytelling can help us create a New Year’s Resolution story that will keep us motivated…
Read More3 Family Traditions and How to Write About Them
Ah, family traditions. Those activities we do with the people we love, over and over again. Even when we tire of the activity and desperately want to do something else. This post isn’t about one of those kinds of traditions. For the next few moments, I’m going to regale you with one of my favorite…
Read MoreHow to Document Religious Memories and Moments
In December, I thought it would be fun to apply the 5-minute storytelling process to some of the major religious holidays and events during the last month of the calendar year. The inspiration came after being asked to create Christmas prompts. I felt it was important to represent as much as I could. This is a…
Read MoreMakers and Telling Stories Behind What We Make
Have you heard the term makers? Basically, a maker is anyone who is making things. If your grandmother enjoying quilting or crocheting, or if your dad does woodwork, they are makers. For our purposes in this discussion, makers are people who make things for people they love. Let’s jump into telling stories behind what we…
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