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Life Story Links: October 13, 2020
Life Story Links: October 13, 2020

A roundup of recent stories for anyone interested in life story preservation, memoir writing, and personal history—this one’s got a little of everything.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeOctober 13, 2020writing biography, food memories, family history appComment
Thanksgiving 2020: A most unusual time to celebrate
Thanksgiving 2020: A most unusual time to celebrate

The way we gather and celebrate Thanksgiving this year will be impacted by the pandemic. May you find gratitude and connection while staying healthy.

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family history, food memoriesDawn M. RoodeOctober 5, 2020covid diaries, Thanksgiving, food memoriesComment
Life Story Links: September 29, 2020
Life Story Links: September 29, 2020

This week's roundup, heavy on video content, features stories on the nature of memoir, moving tributes for deceased, and an array of family history finds.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeSeptember 29, 2020family history news, tributes for the dead, remembering lost loved ones, memoir Comments
38 questions to prompt food memories
38 questions to prompt food memories

Use these food-themed family history questions as conversation starters or writing prompts to capture your cherished food memories for the next generation.

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food memories, family historyDawn M. RoodeSeptember 21, 2020food memories, family history questions, oral history interviews, the power of food to recall memoriesComment
Life Story Links: September 15, 2020
Life Story Links: September 15, 2020

From memoir to mini stories, from family photos to family history, this roundup is chock-full of new reads & learning opportunities for memory keepers everywhere.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeSeptember 15, 2020Comment
4 steps to begin preserving your food memories
4 steps to begin preserving your food memories

Knowing your family’s recipes are preserved for the next generation is reassuring. Adding stories and photos, too, brings your food heritage to life. Start here.

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food memories, book ideas & inspirationDawn M. RoodeSeptember 7, 2020food memories, the power of food to recall memories, planning tipsComment
Share the story of just one photo—I dare you!
Share the story of just one photo—I dare you!

Family historians & memory-keepers: I am teaching a FREE virtual class called “Share the Story of Just One Photo—I Dare You” as part of Save Your Photos Month.

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Dawn M. RoodeSeptember 1, 2020photo curation for family history, virtual classes, save your photos month, photo organization tipsComment
Life Story Links: August 31, 2020
Life Story Links: August 31, 2020

A wealth of reading on the value of family photos for prompting memories and stories, plus memoir writing tips and how to leave a meaningful legacy.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeAugust 31, 2020curating family photos, nonfiction writing tips, how pictures help us remember loved onesComment
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“We listen with different ears when we can feel and believe that a story is true.” ⁠
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—quote from The Moth's latest book, which I highly recommend, called "How to Tell a Story"
Does keeping up with posting on social media ever feel burdensome to you? Personally, I don't share much of my daily life on Facebook or Insta. Some stories here and there, sure. But I mostly keep up this account for my business, which is as personal
For my newest followers, allow me to introduce myself...⁠
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Personally, I believe in having an open heart, and feel most alive when connecting with other people. I value long pauses and white space, story sharing and marginalia. I’m an ou
An instance when a slightly blurry photo is worth keeping! The littlest one here is me, while my two older cousins and my grandparents' dog, Shep, don dime store birthday hats behind me. This snapshot makes me feel, it makes me remember, it makes me
Every season of our life brings new opportunities to reflect. Remember: You don't have to be "old" to want to create a record of the life you have lived.⁠
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“Writing is a powerful search mechanism, and one of its satisfactions i
Your mom has stories...do you know them? I'm talking about the stories that make her HER, not just your MOM...⁠
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If you'd like to gift your mom with personal history storytelling sessions with me, a generous and interested listener, I'd be hon
 

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