The middle of January is the perfect time to give yourself a goal check in. By now the motivation of a new year has started to wan and staying on top of our passions takes a little extra effort and focus. I couldn’t let the month go by without saying something about staying on top …
A photo book can be a fun and heartwarming gift to give and receive. Every year we document the journey of our life. Our highs and lows, the good and the memories, the people we’ve met and the people we’ve said goodbye too, events and adventures and all the new things we participated in. We …
Useful definitions to help navigate the world of documenting legacy. The glossary is often my favorite part of any book. I never shy away from learning new words. In most cases these are either words that were new to me or the definitions helped clarify something for me. In no way is this a full …
A great way to tie together all the requests in your last will and testament is a last letter. A last letter can share information you might not be able to clearly express in your will. Especially when you’re making requests for your children. What Should You Write in Your Last Letter? It won’t help …
How interesting would it be to find an eponym legacy in your family? An eponym is a person, place, or thing for which something is named for or believed to be named. For example Henry Louis “Lou” or “Buster” Gehrig is the eponym for ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. There are many medical related eponyms. They tend to …
I have been obsessed with documentaries, and what I now call legacy stories, for as long as I can remember. They say you never forget your first. Mine was Alexandra Deford. Alex: The Life of a Child was a book written by Alex’s father that shared his daughter’s legacy, her struggle with cystic fibrosis and …
Interviews are a great way to document stories, but the whole idea can start to feel a little too formal when you’re meeting with family. Staying relaxed and keeping the person you are meeting with at ease is the best way to capture their personality and record a great interview. The Best Interviews Are Conversations There are few …