‘Tis the Season for a Family Vacation down Memory Lane
As the pandemic rages on, families are setting aside hopes for holiday travel and scaling back traditional gatherings. Many may feel they’re missing out this season, but you needn’t let the 2020 blues hinder your holiday spirit. The silver lining
Keeping a Loved One’s Memory Alive
When someone you love passes away, the grief that follows can be unbearable. Even when you are aware that the end is near for someone close to you, it can still be difficult to prepare yourself for that ultimate reality.
Lose a Loved One, Gain a Legacy: 4 Steps to Grief Recovery
Old family photos take on new meaning after the loss of a loved one. The picture of my mother posing with me as a baby, framed side-by-side with one of me holding my own daughter, once seemed like a cute
Leading on and off the Field: Timmy Newsome on Life after the Dallas Cowboys
Playing your best game when the world is watching is one thing, but leadership also happens in those hidden acts of service we perform each day—and Timmy Newsome, former running back for the Dallas Cowboys, excels at both. After playing
Suffering, Survival and Legacy: Author Debora Annino on Giving Back After Cancer
When Barry Annino set out to write a book on life after a terminal diagnosis, his wife embarked on her own writing journey. Their new memoir chronicles their experience in “suffering, survival and legacy” from two very different perspectives—two sides
Artful Remembrance: Sculptor Michael O’Keefe’s Tribute to Van Cliburn
The act of commemorating the life and legacy of another, whether through words or deeds, calls for an artist’s eye. In this Q&A, artist Michael O’Keefe shares his experience of working to capture the likeness and spirit of renowned pianist
How to Conduct ‘Trauma-Informed’ Life Story Interviews
Chronicling your family history is bound to lead to laughter and reminiscing, but not all memories are rosy. In the course of any life there will be painful chapters. Your family member may have endured a difficult childhood, a tragic
Self-Written Obituaries Help Set the Record Straight
Writing your own obituary can be an important act of service to your immediate family, and a meaningful contribution to posterity. To the genealogist, a well-written, factually accurate obituary is an invaluable resource for documenting a family's history. Your willingness
Earth Day Is 50 and Fabulous. Here’s a Different Way to Celebrate.
Turning 50 is a milestone in any lifetime. It’s a time to celebrate how far you’ve come, to think about what comes next, and to consider the legacy you hope to create. To quote my favorite Franciscan teacher Richard Rohr,
8 Fun Ways to Beat the Quarantine Blues
The challenges of navigating life in a coronavirus pandemic can make even the most positive person slip into a melancholy mood. There is nothing uplifting about having to substitute socializing with social distancing and being bombarded with doctor’s warnings. There