Writing Your Life Story Blog
The "Your Life Is Your Story" Blog
Read about quality family history and life story news, views, methods, products, links, services...and whatever else catches our fancy.
Mar 12, 2026
Finding Yourself In Your Story
We are all on a journey. This journey, which lasts our entire lifetime, is one of discovery. We are searching for who we are in our stories.
Mar 02, 2026
Ten Good Life Story Interview Starters
Having some good starter questions can help you get the “gold” of a good life story.
Feb 13, 2026
Language of the Heart
Speaking the language of the heart and applying that to memoir writing will make your story resonate with others.
Jan 27, 2026
Your Life Check Engine Light
Don’t ignore the warning of your Life’s Check Engine Light. Early health warnings can help you extend your life or have a better quality one.
Jan 19, 2026
Life Lesson Quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
It is good to be reminded of some of the most powerful life lesson quotes from Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.
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Jan 03, 2026
Making A Fresh Start
There is something to be said about times when we see a new beginning, a fresh start, is important. New Year’s resolutions are but one way to do that.
Dec 31, 2025
Ray Bradbury Vision on Creativity
In Ray Bradbury's Zen in the Art of Writing (a really terrifically inspirational book) he speaks of a new definition for work - the word he uses is love.
Dec 21, 2025
How Nostalgia Drives Reminiscence
I perceive nostalgia as triggering reminiscence. The occurrence of nostalgia is quite often spontaneous, even unexpected.
Dec 17, 2025
Family December Reflections
One of the significant things about my family was how many of us were born around Christmas. Was there something in the water?
