Writing Your Life Story Blog

May 14, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Writing Blog

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:58:46 GMT

My Life Story blog entries regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

May 12, Remembering Your Mom Through Her Memories of Your Dad

Sat, 12 May 2012 22:50:07 GMT

Tomorrow is Mother's Day. There are so many people in our lives who can be special and important, but our moms - well, it is hard to describe, but for a lot of people it is the most nurturing relationship we can have. I came across a nice video tribute of a mother that had a different twist.

May 10, The Heartbeat of Your Story

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:23:51 GMT

I've written previously about getting to the heart of your story. It's important to know why you are telling your story. What's your motivation? Are you passing on information for your family? Do you have special values or an inspiring message to share? Is there a particular purpose for getting your story into writing? Figure out what the heartbeat of your story is. A great way to help you get started is to gather free information from personal history providers.

May 4, Asking the Right Interview Questions

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:10:52 GMT

Personal history is indeed a process. As the information is uncovered that makes up your story you will be constantly reflecting on it. Who am I? Where am I from? What matters most? These are just a few of the probing and introspective questions every life story, memoir or personal journey must ask. The answers behind these questions are wonderful gems to be mined and to reveal to you (and others) the story of you.

Beyond the W,W,W,W,H & W are the questions that have you pondering the experience on a deeper level. A good interviewer will know how to ask without pushing and, more importantly, how to wait for your answer. Thought-provoking questions require time to answer.

May 2, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, April, 2012

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:57:52 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from April, 2012 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Apr 29, The Right Questions

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:30:46 GMT

Discovering your story, the one that truly resonates with your personal history, requires asking the right questions.

Apr 27, Trading Stories With Object of Art

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:23:31 GMT

The Trading Tortoise is a traveling art project that is criss-crossing America this year and creating a community experience through the exchange of objects brought to them and in turn traded for something else gifted in the next town they visit. Each item they get is tagged with the person's name, location and number. This way the objects can be "followed" on the website as they continue to get traded.

Apr 26, An Elder's Story in Song

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:44:32 GMT

Thanks to fellow APH member Elisabeth Pozzi-Thanner for alerting me to a great oral history story posted by Afi-Odelia E. Scruggs (Getting Down to Story). She interviewed her grandmother years ago and that cassette recording has become a family treasure. It turns out her grandmother was known for her singing, a special African-American sacred singing.

Apr 22, 100 Years of Fenway Park Drama

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:18:06 GMT

Friday, April 20, in Boston, Massachusetts one of the most endearing and historic ballparks in baseball celebrated its centennial. Feng shui is the Chinese way of aligning the positive in buildings and spaces. How can that translate to Fenway? I'm not sure it does. But something magical happens in this park. There has been an incredible amount of drama in the one hundred years of baseball at this mecca of the sport, this holy cathedral of the great game of baseball.

Apr 22, 100 Years of Fenway Park Drama

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:15:39 GMT

One of the most endearing parks in all of baseball, Boston's Fenway Park, is rich in history and is celebrating its cennial.

Apr 19, They Painted Their Masterpiece

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:39:21 GMT

Today the news of two very prominent people in the music industry dying found me contemplating life, death and purpose. Death is a fact of life, but when news comes of the passing of people that have either been part of your life or part of your life's experiences it causes one to pause and ponder.

So upon hearing that both Dick Clark (American Bandstand fame, broadcaster) and Levon Helm (drummer and singer for the legendary The Band) both died today my thoughts began to swirl.

Apr 7, A Lifetime of Memories in 83 Minutes

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:44:34 GMT

What if you were alive on this planet for just 83 minutes? The story of Lincoln Ray Remmel is at once heartbreaking and heartwarming. This little baby was born without kidneys and so once out of the womb he had a very limited time before dying.

Apr 5, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, March, 2012

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:28:12 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from March, 2012 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Mar 6, Flying Over the Grave

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:01:06 GMT

Dad was a full colonel when he retired from the Air Force after 26 years of distinguished service. He'd been a pilot through it all. High above us and straight over us flew a large jet.

Mar 3, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, February, 2012

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:04:39 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from February, 2012 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Feb 7, The Pilot Who Flew on Eagle's Wings

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:08:36 GMT

A tribute to my late father, Air Force pilot and great lover of life and God.

Feb 2, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, January, 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:34:55 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from January, 2012 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Jan 6, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, December, 2011

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:02:09 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from December, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Dec 30, A Bit About the Obit (Obituary)

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:10:27 GMT

If you are the one in the family charged with gathering what would be in a loved one's obituary it is a good idea to prepare ahead of time. You don't have to sit down today and write it, but it isn't a bad idea to have some of the information saved and ready as well as an understanding of what goes into an obituary and how you might want to present it.

Dec 8, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, November, 2011

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:47:38 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from November, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Nov 20, Your-Life-Your-Story - Family History Life Story Services

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:49:12 GMT

various family history life story services and products to capture your story as an autobiography, memoir, biography or other means.

Nov 15, Association of Personal Historians (APH) - Up Close

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:25:06 GMT

An up close look at the Association of Personal Historians (APH)

Nov 4, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, October, 2011

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:11:08 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from October, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Oct 1, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, September, 2011

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:08:00 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from September, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Sep 3, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, August, 2011

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:34 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from August, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Aug 3, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, July, 2011

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:10:40 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from July, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Jun 30, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:04:48 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from June, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Jun 25, June Full of Memories

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:48:38 GMT

content of article or page about life story writing and our spiritual journey.

Jun 3, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, May, 2011

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:15:21 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from May, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

May 2, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, April, 2011

Mon, 02 May 2011 04:11:59 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from April, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Apr 1, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, March, 2011

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:37:36 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from March, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Mar 7, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, February, 2011

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 03:20:08 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from February, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Feb 2, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, January, 2011

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:21:31 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from January, 2011 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Jan 21, Realize The Gift In Goodbye Upclose Profile

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:08:25 GMT

The site is the home base for information about Your Legacy of Love: Realize the Gift in Goodbye, an important book written by Gemini Adams.

Jan 1, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, December, 2010

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 23:51:44 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from December, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Dec 21, The Goodbye Gift - Your Legacy of Love book review

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:58:09 GMT

Our mortality is a fact. Preparing for it is a good idea. Not dwelling on it, but preparing for it. A new book from writer and grief expert, Gemini Adams, Your Legacy of Love: Realize the Gift in Goodbye, is full of wonderful and vital suggestions for just how to go about leaving the Gift in Goodbye.

Dec 3, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, November, 2010

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:40:39 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from November, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Nov 2, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, October, 2010

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:16:39 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from October, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Oct 4, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, September, 2010

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:28:20 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from September, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Sep 4, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, August, 2010

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:14:38 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from August, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Aug 3, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, July, 2010

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:40:34 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from July, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Jul 1, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, June, 2010

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:32:02 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from June, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Jun 2, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, May, 2010

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:48:49 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from May, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

May 4, Heart of Your Story - article from Your Life Is Your Story

Tue, 04 May 2010 01:09:00 GMT

When you make the decision to tell your life story you are faced with a big task, because ultimately you need to get to the heart of your story.

May 4, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, April, 2010

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:54:11 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from April, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Apr 18, Seeing Life through the Eyes of a Baseball Fan - article from Your-Life-Your-Story

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:18:22 GMT

I’ve been a baseball fan since I was a young boy.For me the crack of the bat, the smell of glove leather, the thrill of a stolen base or a diving catch will forever be etched in my psyche.

Apr 1, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, March, 2010

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:50:28 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from March, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Mar 1, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, February, 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:53:13 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from February, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Feb 2, Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, January, 2010

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:21:09 GMT

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from January, 2010 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

Jan 31, Personal History Passion

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:03:04 GMT

Your past, including the history of your parents, grandparents and the rest of the family tree is a rich source waiting to be discovered. If you don’t already know the stories that make up your family history you are missing out on a vital part of your story.