“Food has always been a big part of my life, and many of my most vivid memories involve food in some way. The recipe I am sharing today is from my paternal grandmother. She was known for her sweet treats. I remember getting so excited when we would pull up at her house for a […]
Bringing Food and Stories Together
When people gather for a meal and share the stories of their lives, it is scientifically proven to be good for the body, mind, and spirit. I’ve asked people about their most special days, and the responses I hear support these research findings. Ordinary, everyday meals that seem insignificant can become part of the life […]
How To Be A Good Steward of Your Family History
I see it all the time: Store-bought, fill-in-the-blank legacy journals gifted from children to their aging parents with only a handful of scribbled memories within. Dusty boxes of fading print photos with no one left to identify who is in the pictures. And more and more these days, devices filled with digital videos with no […]
Let Us Remember
During our Legacy Film interviews, we often ask individuals if there are any national or world events that they would consider as significant to their lives. Each person we ask has their own unique response and memories. It can be difficult for some who are very close to traumatic events to share the enormity of their […]
Birthdays as a Blessing for Life
If you know me, you know that June is a busy birthday month for my family. We celebrate my dad, a brother, a niece, a nephew, a son, a host of extended family and friends…and me! It’s a busy yet special time filled with intention and memories of special ones no longer with us and […]
Asking The Right Questions
“Be a good listener. Ask questions the other person will enjoy answering.” – Dale Carnegie The interviews we conduct for our Legacy Film projects are all about asking the right questions. People always ask me about the questions I use in the Legacy Film interviews. The question about the questions! So here’s how it happens: I […]