Creating a Legacy for Your Children and Grandchildren: An Interview of a Family Historian
Writing life stories has become all the rage. We’re in the so-called Memoir Revolution with... >>
I Never Gave Up on My Dream
I never gave up on my dream. That is the key. All it took was... >>
No, I Didn’t Fall Apart When I Quit My Day Job
All of us suffer some kind of tragedy in our lives. When my tragedy hit,... >>
Does An Early Marriage Equal An Early Divorce?
Divorce has been on my mind lately. Two couples very dear to me are contemplating... >>
Paying Attention and Living Without Regret
The news of Nora Ephron’s death as a result of leukemia was such a shock.... >>
It’s Not Easy to Be Objective About Suicide
I have a new job on Monday afternoons and evenings. I am a volunteer administrator... >>
Does the Stigma of Mental Illness Still Exist? By Madeline Sharples
A few months ago my cousin came to our house to review and discuss the... >>
A Tragic Loss Can Result in Unexpected Gifts by Madeline Sharples
This is the season of gift giving and receiving. And right about now I’m usually... >>
Comforting Those Who Grieve
So many people get stuck when it comes to comforting someone who is grieving. They... >>
How Writing Helped Me Survive My Son’s Suicide
The day my son Paul died I couldn’t even put my underpants on right side... >>