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Writing Your Life Story BlogHere's where you find out what's new at Your Life is Your Story. May 09, 2021Hi Mom, I Just Wanted to SayToday is Mother's Day 2021. I am thinking of Mom and of other women and their great gifts of motherhood. The ultimate gift is giving birth and nurturing the new life. Mom, I do miss you. I wish I could have a chat. What would I say? Of course I would say that I love you very much. Also, I would tell you that I have flashes of memories, seeing you in the kitchen, sitting across from me at the chapel of the Center for Action and Contemplation, having a heart-to-heart talk at your house in KC, thinking of the times you got mad when you caught me smoking cigarettes or doing something I shouldn't have. You were a fierce lioness when the situation called for it. But mostly you were calm and loving and in your quiet presence I felt safe. Those final days in June of 2006, sitting at your bedside as you slowly passed from the cancer, were transforming. May 07, 2021The Order of Your Stories in a Memoir MattersOur lives are lived out in moments and experiences. Over time they help to shape our beliefs, values, habits and much more. When we spend time reminiscing and attempt to make sense of our lives we often want to share that. This is done by telling the story of our life and our various experiences. You need to spend time figuring out what your story is and why you want to preserve this story. Once you have done this the next step is to determine how you will do it. Continue reading "The Order of Your Stories in a Memoir Matters" May 07, 2021Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, April, 2021An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from April, 2021 regarding personal history, life story writing and more. Continue reading "Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, April, 2021" Apr 27, 2021Describing FriendsHow would you describe a best friend? Apr 27, 2021Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Writing Blog My Life Story blog entries regarding personal history, life story writing and more. Continue reading "Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Writing Blog" Apr 21, 2021Big ExhaleA big exhale. That's how I've heard it described and that's how I personally feel. America has been holding our collective breath in anticipation of the jury's verdict in the Derek Chauvin case. When it was announced yesterday that the former Minnesota police officer was found guilty on all three counts you could almost actually hear people exhale. Apr 16, 2021Hobbies Help HappinessFriday is here and most of us enjoy what the weekend brings. Maybe you will spend some time engaging in a hobby. Hobbies help our happiness. They give us purpose, meaning, a creative outlet, and they can even relieve stress. Apr 12, 2021Ike the Intersection DogI am sure you have seen people on street corners holding signs and asking for help and handouts. But you probably haven't seen dogs panhandling before. But in Ironton, Missouri, along Highway 21 at a three-way intersection it is a common sight. Apr 07, 2021Your Memorable StoryWhether you know it or not, somewhere inside of you is a story, your memorable story, which needs to come out and announce itself. In some form or fashion that story should be preserved. Apr 01, 2021March Newsletter OnlineNo, this is not an April Fools' Prank. The newest Your Life Is Your Story newsletter is online and it is the March edition. |
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