Preserving Family Stories and Why it Matters

Preserving Family Stories with Debra Weller Storyteller on Legacy After Dark

Do you know that you can bring storytelling into every aspect of your life? Debra Weller Storyteller has been working with people for decades to do just that. I had the opportunity to interview her recently on Legacy After Dark! We had an epic conversation about preserving family stories and why it’s so important to…

5 Ways to Write About, Remember & Honor Hard Memories

Life wouldn’t be life without a few hard memories to shake you up. How we choose to remember those moments makes up the rest of our lives. I’ve been choosing to share stories, write, and explore the emotions I feel around certain experiences. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that each new milestone brings a…

4 Resources for When Death Happens

when death happens [image: funeral flowers on coffin with candles in the background]

No one could have predicted the circumstances we were in and still are in the past few years. One thing remains the same, when death happens, families come together, one way or another. If you have attended or had to contemplate whether or not you would attend a funeral in the last few years, so…

Racism, Storytelling, Listening & Engaging

I’m not going to sugarcoat this one for you. It’s going to be hard. It is hard. For the people who are experiencing racism every day every moment of their lives, it’s harder if we don’t have these conversations. Below you will find resources and writings by POC (People of Color) about racism, allyship, and…

Baking Memories with Five Minute Storytelling

Cooking, in most families, is when the magic happens. People gather in kitchens no matter how pretty or inviting the rest of the house is. Asking someone about their favorite baking memory or cookie recipe will usually make them light up and smile like you wouldn’t believe. Be prepared for the sadness that may come…