Posts Tagged ‘family stories’
How to Document Religious Memories and Moments
In December, I thought it would be fun to apply the 5-minute storytelling process to some of the major religious holidays and events during the last month of the calendar year. The inspiration came after being asked to create Christmas prompts. I felt it was important to represent as much as I could. This is a…
Read More5 Minute Storytelling: Remembering A Day Off
Days off hold a special place in our collective memory. Whether it’s a snow day from school, a long holiday weekend, or an unexpected Monday off work, these breaks in routine often become the backdrop for some of our most treasured memories. Unlike planned vacations where every moment is anticipated and scheduled, spontaneous days off…
Read More14 Powerful Christmas Writing Prompts
With the music in the stores switching over and the realization that the Yule Time is rapidly approaching, I present the first of a few holiday-specific prompt sets for those of you who are looking to strike up conversations related to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, and more. These posts are a small way…
Read MoreHow to Preserve Holiday Traditions Using Storytelling
This holiday season, I wanted to help all of us have more significant conversations as we sit around at grandma’s house or wherever you spend your warm, fuzzy moments. Making holiday traditions last far beyond the dinners and the presents. That’s where Legacy Hunt comes into the picture. One of my main purposes behind creating…
Read MoreHow to Process Death and Dying: Boxing Up Our Loved Ones
Before you come for me, this is a bit tongue-in-cheek. My approach to grief, death, and dying is humor first. In addition to some humor, this article will walk you through a few ways you can process death and dying and the need to box up your loved ones. I cover our human loved ones…
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