By Trena Cleland, Personal Historian Are you thinking of sharing your life story and family history with others? Maybe you’re wondering how to begin or what your options are. You're in good company. More and more people are gravitating toward personal history projects as a way to set down their memories and leave a legacy …
The Autumn and Winter of Our Lives – Becca DeKay-Robson
Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year, and I know I’m not alone in my love of the season. My heart is whole as I’m able to experience all the natural events that unfold as September turns to October, and then to November. Temperatures drop, the morning air is crisp, and frost …
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What I Learned by Doing a Pilot Project – Nancy Burkhalter
When I started out as a personal historian, all the old pros told me, “Do a pilot project. You won’t regret it.” So, I dutifully set out to find a willing subject. I guess I took the assignment too literally because I did find a pilot who had transitioned smoothly from being a Vietnam wartime …
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