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Does everything that happens in our life produce documents and photos? And are these moments less important because they lack such evidence? There are so many things that we know about ourselves and our family members that should be recorded. Some funny, some sad, and some just normal but treasured. We can add more to our family history and deepen our connections with one another if we'll record the things that no documents can prove. FUNNY I have a friend who has eight children. When they were traveling cross-country on vacation, they stopped at a gas station. The parents, children, and the dog got out to take a breather and fill up the car with gas and snacks. When all was finished, the family loaded up and headed off. Two hours later, the mom said, "Where's Fido?" It seems the family had left Fido back at the gas station two hours back. Should they turn around? Would Fido be deceased? Would Fido find his way home? The family high-tailed it back to the gas station b...

What is the difference between a memoir and a textbook retelling of history? The most significant difference is that memoirs dive deeper into the thought process of the storyteller. When you write your autobiography, include your past thoughts to help your readers understand the decisions you made. It makes for a more powerful story and shares details that no genealogical record will ever have. When I wrote From Metal to Rhinestones: A Quest for the Crown , I started relating the factual account of my participation in various competitions such as what I wore, what I said, how I looked, and how I placed in the end. The details fit the scrapbook storytelling format because by nature the journaling in these albums should be brief. However, a memoir needs to relate more profound emotions and connect with the senses that can not be revealed in photos and news reports. I needed to transport myself through time and place myself in my mind at the time I competed or prepared for each compet...

Memoirs can be a treasured part of family history should be included in your preservation efforts. But, does the thought of writing about yourself feel intimidating. Writing glimpses of your life doesn't have to strain your brain. Pick one small segment of your life and then follow these five tips to pre-writing your tale. Pre-writing is the process of accumulating resources necessary for storytelling. A memoir needs memories. Many memories love hiding behind iron cages when you're earnestly attempting to accomplish planned reminiscence. To tap into nostalgic moments, you need keys that open the locks on the doors. From Metal to Rhinestones is available on Amazon. Before we review those tips, understand that I've completed the challenge. My memoir “From Metal to Rhinestones: The Quest for the Crown” covers the three-year personal ugly duckling transformation during my teen years. The path to swan-hood utilized Texas beauty pageants. The 100+ page book answers my husband...