Genealogy: How to Record Your Relative’s StoriesI visit my grandparents every Sunday. After our customary dinner and dessert, our conversations often lead to stories of the past. My grandfather reminisces on stories of boyhood growing up in Holland and the tragedies of living there during World War II. He thoughtfully conveys the stories in his…
Traditions: Recording Your Family’s Moments and Memories on Filmme • arts & entertainment • family fun • activities
Traditions—I'm the type of person who pulls out our simple point-and-shoot camcorder maybe once a year. As far as making family films, I'm just not creative that way. I'm sure there are many of you out there who are and have great videos or blogs to show it. I…
Service: Make Differences in Unique Waysgiving back • my world • Mom It Forward Mondays • tips for giving back
Service—This week's Season of Service challenge is to "make" service opportunities. Of course, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about this is doing things like making cookies for a neighbor or dinner for a friend, but I've suggested those things before. These ideas feature…
Lots of people dream of writing the Great American Novel. When I first heard demos of Diane Birch’s songs, I realized she had the potential to record the Great American Album—and I signed her immediately. There was something simultaneously intimate and epic about Diane’s songs; something completely fresh and contemporary,…
