It’s a question that fascinates many older folk. Should I write my memoir? And what really motivates people to explore their life story? Won’t I appear to be self-absorbed or egotistical? These are questions answered by a new book entitled Life is a Story: How to write your memoirby Mark Koehler. The book uncovers the two […]
“When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.”Italian film actress and mother -Sophia Loren. If you’d asked me, I would have said that I had little in common with Sophia Loren! However, I am a mother […]
Your DIY ANZAC Day Kit All of the questions you need to interview a relative about his/her war time experience. Collect the stories and preserve them for the future as a family heritage legacy REMEMBER OUR FALLEN FAMILY HEROES MISSED, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN “Australia has sent young men and women to face the trials of […]
If you haven’t already done so, commit to making time this ANZAC Day to remember and record your family’s war stories. War has been a defining feature in Australia’s history in every generation. We have been involved in wars abroad since 1899 when our first 561 ADF (Australian Defence Forces) were killed or missing. Since […]
Written in 1997, Pamela Harazim’s poem ‘The Strangers in the Box’ points out that many of us have boxes of unattributed photos tucked away in our homes – photos of family, friends, neighbours and strangers that only we can name. Does this sound like you? “THE STRANGERS IN THE BOX” Come, look with me inside […]
Our first featured article. We are looking for those who want to have their stories recorded as well as members who would like to join our association.
Storyical Podcasts by Peta Roberts – listed also on our resources page Storyical inspires you to turn your stories into life histories. Find out what works by life story professionals (including from our members Paul English and his wife Alison Crossley, and Gillian Ednie) who share practical advice for you to capture your life story. Take […]
Easter is rapidly approaching with our shops laden with all kinds of chocolate animals and eggs, plus traditional hot cross buns, which have been on sale since Boxing Day. What family traditions have been passed down in your family? Much will depend on your own family background and origins. Practicing Christians see Easter as a […]
Mark studied journalism at the University of Canberra and was awarded a Bachelor of Education in Professional Writing in 1991, majoring in journalism and freelance writing. He worked as a journalist and photographer for two regional newspapers, writing news, feature stories and business profiles. Mark also started a small business and became a freelance journalist and […]
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