Every now and then, someone will call wanting to create their own legacy film, intentional about preserving their story for future generations. But more often, it’s a child, grandchild, niece, or nephew who reaches out, hoping to capture the story of someone they love. Often they call us, wondering, ‘How do I even bring this […]
No More Do-Overs
Perhaps the secret to a happy life isn’t about making the right choices so much as learning to live with the ones we do make. – Mary Louise Kelly I am the parent of a high school graduate. To experience this is another one of those life milestones that you never could quite understand until […]
A Story in a Loaf of Bread
“[B]read baking is a thing we do in a crisis. – Emily St. James, How to Bake Bread Do you remember where you were in 2020 when you realized something big was happening? I do. I wrote a blog post about “Slowing Down” on March 6, 2020 and had no idea what was unfolding, and […]
Hope Chest: Honoring Important People and Stories
One of the most impacting decisions I have ever made was to become actively involved with my mother when she was declining in her health. Thanks to Sacred Stories’ Whitney Myers, I was able to document this story and others for our children, grandchildren, and future generations. When it became evident that my mother was […]
You’re Right On Time…For A Legacy Film
“It’s not too late. You are not too old. You are right on time — and you are better than you know.” – Marianne Williamson At the end of each year, I review my list of past clients, storytellers, colleagues, and partners. I like to remember those who have died, think about (and reach out […]
Best in the Business
“I think it’s really important to be a gracious host. The more comfortable you make someone feel, the better interview you’ll ultimately get.” – Katie Couric I’ve studied some of the great interviewers and journalists of our time. I’ve read their memoirs and other instructional books, reviewed interviews they’ve done, borrowed some of their good […]