Are you familiar with the children’s book “Are You My Mother?” by author and illustrator P.D. Eastman? It’s the story of a little hatchling who arrives while his mother is away in

I bet we could all guess the ages of the two women described by guest blogger Jesse Lynn Stoner in her post “6 Guidelines to Creating a Vision for Your Life,” on Jann Freed Ph.D’s. blog. There is Michelle—a woman disappointed in her professional career,

Wishing you boundless gratitude and peace during the holidays as we wrap up 2018!

And just like that, our lives changed. How many times have you heard that phrase? I like it best when associated with something positive, like the birth of a baby or a wedding, but not for an unexpected medical crisis. 

 I’ll tell you who the winner of the First Remembered Poetry Slam for 2018 is in a minute, but first, let me share a story involving Love, Failure and Resolve.

Drum roll…the curtains open: welcome to the launch of the first ever Remembered Poetry Slam! I’ve been

Tell Me Another is a game of story prompts designed to generate true stories or creative bluffs. The point is to engage in conversation—fun, face-to-face

The easiest foods to serve at large gatherings are appetizers. Finger foods help guests feel comfortable as they eat and mingle. And if you’re incorporating a game into the mix,

“Tell Me Another” (TMA) is a game for everyone. It’s a bold statement, but let’s dig in to explain. The rules provide game strategy

Do you remember the days of researching newspaper archives using microfiche? It wasn’t all that long ago that scouring newspapers was a painful process. I remember having to pull film reels from drawers at the library, with a window of dates in mind

There are loads of how-to articles, blogs and books that give you steps to craft your family stories into photos and words. It sounds beautiful, and you quickly find yourself lost in the fantasy

If you’ve seen the movie “Back To The Future,” you probably remember where Dr. Brown explains to Marty McFly how to time travel in the DeLorean-turned-time-machine by setting the clock to any point in history. Moments later, the car flashes out of sight leaving a trail of fire in its tracks.

In the post on how to create your life timeline, I suggest you reach out to family and friends to see what they remember of the events you’ve listed. I guarantee, even if you have the best memory, you’ll be surprised and learn something new. Their memories will enrich your storytelling and provide you with an opportunity to connect and dig deeper.