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How your stories can impact local history
You're a historical figure. Does that sound strange to you? It might, but it's true. All of our stories make up the fabric of history in...
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About that Leap Day
Once every four years we get one extra day. If you're not familiar with the reasoning, think of Leap Day as a bit of a balancing act. The...
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Love is...
February is a special month. In this month we honor generations of black Americans who've made momentous contributions to our society...
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New Year, New You?
New Year, New You. That’s what we always hear. As we prepare to take wall calendars down and replace them with fresh pages, we make...
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Under the glow of the Christmas Tree
I love a December morning. I love that the sun doesn’t wake quite so early so I can sit quietly in my comfy chair with the Christmas tree...
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A Story of Family, Sacrifice, and Honor
In honor of Veterans Day, the following story encapsulates responses from the "Memories in Writing" social media feed. These heartfelt...

Memories In Writing
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Halloween horrors and childhood memories
Across the US, moms and dads are frantically shopping for costumes and sewing and gluing last minute details onto tiny bodysuits and...
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A Reason To Write Your Story: The Haunting Memories of Halloween
As the autumn leaves began to turn fiery shades of red and orange, Harry, a seasoned store clerk at Hollow Haven Emporium, found himself...

Memories In Writing
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Where were you when...?
There are countless examples of events we all felt together; things that happened and sent the entire nation into a tailspin of emotions,...
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A Reason To Write Your Story: The Fading Chalkboard - A Memoir of Change
Many of our educators are embarking on a fresh academic year this week. In honor of both current and retired teachers, with the...

Memories In Writing
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Transitions: Going from who we were to who we are
School is back in session for most American children. All across the country, parents are waiting in carpool lines, packing lunches and...
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You are the only person with your story
It's humbling, sometimes even comforting, to realize you're never truly alone in anything. No strange idea or thought has only ever...
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Why we believe stories matter
Every once in a while, I stumble into a conversation with someone who wonders why we're in the business of preserving stories. I share...
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The page is only blank until you fill it
Do you remember back in school when you had to write an essay? Unless you were a wordsmith; someone born to weave a narrative or blessed...
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The History of Memorial Day and the Importance of Preserving Stories
Memorial Day, often marked by parades, barbecues, and gatherings with loved ones, holds a deeper significance rooted in remembrance and...

Memories In Writing
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