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Lost mother’s treasure of untold stories
Lost mother’s treasure of untold stories
As Mother’s Day approaches, my mind turns to my own mother, Patricia Agnes Mary Millar (nee Murphy) who passed away over a decade ago. Before my father died some time later, we recorded his stories and wrote them into a life story book. Before my mother died, we did not. To this day, I wish […]
Tips for family history ‘conversation starters’ at Christmas
Tips for family history ‘conversation starters’ at Christmas
Creating and tapping in to family conversations at Christmas is the perfect way to collect the anecdotes you need to start writing your family’s history. An Aussie Christmas Picture an Aussie Christmas lunch with the extended family. The feast in the backyard has just finished—the endless dips, main courses and pavlova filled with fresh whipped […]
Three crucial steps to take before you write your life story
Three crucial steps to take before you write your life story
It can be daunting trying to come up with a story—the idea of sifting through files, photos, letters, and memorabilia, organising these into a coherent narrative, and making it appealing to an audience can be overwhelming. However, writing a book is also one of the most rewarding things you could do. Nothing worth having comes […]
The four memoir rules
The four memoir rules
Be careful to avoid focusing too much on irrelevant details as they reduce the potency of your theme.
Video: celebrating a life story with a twinkle
Video: celebrating a life story with a twinkle
Fathers’ Day history and chronicling our dads’ past
Fathers’ Day history and chronicling our dads’ past
How to connect with your dad on Father’s Day
How to connect with your dad on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is the celebration of all the things your dad did for you and your family. We celebrate the occasion by giving gifts and hosting family gatherings that help us say thank you to the dad who made our lives special. Instead of buying an expensive gift for your dad that he doesn’t treasure, […]
Our guide to a unique Father’s Day gift
Our guide to a unique Father’s Day gift
If you’re reading this, it means you’re looking for ideas for a unique gift to give to your Dad on Fathers’ Day. Someone as distinctive as your father needs a one-of-a-kind gift, and we’re not talking about a personalised tie or a funny mug. Instead, how about opting for a gift that truly honours a […]
Why you need to write your dad’s story
Why you need to write your dad’s story
Many of the fathers I speak to tell me the rapture they feel about being a dad. About spending precious time with their kids. They say every day is like Father’s Day when their children are around them. And their children share the unimaginable joy their fathers brought to their life while they were growing […]
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