If a relative or loved one served in overseas combat, letters home are not only treasured possessions but a piece of history. Often lost in attics, damaged with the passage… read more →
Like most people, I used to have a disorganized, scattered collection of family photos. The priceless ones—those old prints and Polaroids that could never be replaced—kept nagging at me. Preserving… read more →
Consider this: our fondest childhood memories don’t feature our parents. That’s according to psychologist Michael Thompson. A shocking thought to those of you who are parents, right?! But it dovetails… read more →
Thinking of writing a memoir? Then consider the tips and very personal insights of William Zinsser, author of 18 books, including On Writing Well. Among Zinsser’s bits of wisdom: Don’t… read more →
In honor of Passover and Easter, two holidays we celebrate with traditional foods, I wanted to encourage you to preserve what is often a most treasured and nostalgic possession: family… read more →
This video about young people remembering words of wisdom dispensed by their grandparents will put a smile on your face. And maybe it will inspire you to grab a video… read more →