I neglected one of my favorite activities—writing rural women’s stories. Some women are excited to tell me one of their life stories; some say, “My life’s too boring to tell,” and one said, “No.” That friend has since passed, and her stories passed with her. Sad. You can think your life is boring or insignificant, but it’s not. Like any good novel, your story has heroes, … [Read more...]
Write YOUR Stories – while you can
For my 2016 (and beyond) project, I need your help. Let me start with some background. In the last few years, several deaths have hit me hard, especially the passing of women who influenced me and whom I admired. I wondered if they had told their stories, or better yet, written them. Stories about who loved them, what made them laugh and/or cry, where they most enjoyed … [Read more...]
Live a good story
Live a good story Everyone’s life is a story. History is passed to new generations through spoken and written stories. The decisions we make, the friends we choose, and our family/community environment all contribute to our personal stories. Would you be pleased to watch the true story of your life on the theater screen? Would you invite your neighbors to join you at the … [Read more...]