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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...

Memories In Writing
Dec 31, 20231 min read
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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...

Memories In Writing
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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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
Nov 11, 20233 min read
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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...

Memories In Writing
Oct 28, 20232 min read
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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
Oct 1, 20233 min read
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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,...

Memories In Writing
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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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
Sep 7, 20233 min read
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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...

Memories In Writing
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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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...

Memories In Writing
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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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...

Memories In Writing
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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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...

Memories In Writing
May 31, 20232 min read
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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
May 28, 20232 min read
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The History of Memorial Day and the Importance of Preserving Stories
Memories In Writing makes it easy to Preserve stories associated with military service. Give the gift of memories #MemorialDay

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May 28, 20232 min read
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Top things to ask mom this mother's day
Mother's Day is almost here and, while there are many beautiful gift options, there's nothing that says I love you better than showing...

Memories In Writing
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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The final letter
Have you ever written a letter to someone you know would be gone soon? I recently gave myself the task of sitting down to write out just...

Memories In Writing
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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lessons learned the hard way
Let’s talk about lessons. Not those you learned in a textbook or from a teacher in front of a chalkboard, white board, projector or...

Memories In Writing
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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A place at the table
There's a song by American country supergroup The Highwomen called 'Crowded Table'. The song centers around a narrator who hopes to...

Memories In Writing
Jan 31, 20232 min read
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An ode to that weird week between Christmas and New Years
It’s the strangest week of the year. The week between Christmas and New Years is when most people aren’t entirely certain what day it is...

Memories In Writing
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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Gifting beyond things
Holiday shopping is upon us. The lists are long and the stores are crowded. Even those of us making purchases from our couches often find...

Memories In Writing
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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love is our most potent memory
What is the biggest love you ever felt? That may feel like a loaded question. Maybe it’s obvious or maybe you’ll have to dig deep, but...

Memories In Writing
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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