Why to Share Stories about the People You Miss
There are people in my life that I miss. But I still feel connected to them through their stories. Remembering their stories, and sharing them as well, keeps them close to my heart. We’re approaching the end of October and the beginning of November — a time in which...
Why You Should Write Your Story Now
Right now I’m in the middle of teaching two eight-week workshops entitled Write Your Life. I teach at a college near my home to adults ranging in age from 30 to 92! What I have discovered over the three plus years that I’ve been teaching these workshops is that people...
What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation?
“What did you do on your summer vacation?” is a classic back to school essay. But what if you could breathe a little fun and life into it and make it meaningful and memorable? Think of it as a way to share a family story. You kids can write a story in their words —...