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Sep 14, 2026

Your Memoir and The Larger World

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A slice of life memoir that includesYour memoir helps see history through your eyes. Your Memoir can tap into The Larger World.

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Sep 07, 2026

Writing About Work

A lot of our effort goes into finding meaningful work. Writing about your work, the personal history of your career, can be fertile material for a memoir.

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Aug 29, 2026

The Right Questions

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Who am I? Where am I from? What matters most? These are just a few of the probing and introspective questions every life story or memoir must ask.

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Aug 03, 2026

Your Odyssey

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Life is a journey. The destination, if you have determined one, can be important, but I suspect it is not as important as the journey.

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Jul 14, 2026

Keep Learning

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As we go through life it is good to keep an open mind. And to keep learning

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Jul 06, 2026

Your Life Check Engine Light

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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.

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Jun 19, 2026

The Pilot Who Flew on Eagle's Wings

Colonel Thomas Gilbert

Soaring on eagle's wings; the rank insignia for a full Colonel is an Eagle. How appropriate for a pilot who loved to fly.

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Jun 07, 2026

My Favorite Month

June my favorite month

For years now June has been my favorite month. There are lots of reasons why.

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May 26, 2026

Story Transmitter

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The Story Transmitter has an opportunity, maybe even an obligation, to share their life experiences and lessons with others.

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May 14, 2026

The Power of Lists

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Lists can be great building blocks for crafting your life story. I always recommend the creation of a Memory List.

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