I love family stories. They’re so interesting and compelling. For Valentine’s Day I wanted to publish a tale of love. Robert Pemberton and Sarah Jane Adams Here’s the story of one of my ancestors, Sarah Jane Adams, as told by another descendant, Bertram Adams (in the book The House of Benjamin: Ancestors and Descendants of […]
I remember going on vacations with my parents and younger siblings to historical sites–Gettysburg, Bunker Hill, Nauvoo, and others. I would always want to take something with me, like a rock from Gettysburg. I wanted something tangible, substantial, something that would create resonance and connection to the place and its events even when I was […]
You know the drill–once upon a time you thought it would be interesting to get a company’s regular (monthly, weekly, or, heaven forbid, daily) emails. Or, more likely, you entered a contest, completed an online quiz, or got a special offer on a purchase and did not read every word of fine print. Sometimes, this […]
Last night, I finished an afghan for my parents’ Christmas present: (In case you’re interested, I slightly modified the free poinsettia throw pattern from Red Heart.) I’ve been working on it since late October, and I’m happy with how it turned out. The trouble is that this afghan was supposed to be my parents’ Christmas […]
I’ve always loved the song “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”–it’s catchy, has a nice tune, and I’ve always loved the idea that a movie, a story, or a book could help save a relationship, provide a talking point and a common connection. This idea, of finding common ground, is essential to writing, both in persuasive writing (if, […]