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Saving Your Story – Step 5

Posted on March 7, 2016 by rhondakalkwarf

EIGHT GREAT QUESTIONS FOR YOUR STORY In recent posts, I wrote that creating lists, identifying a theme, preparing timelines and doing research are good steps toward creating your own personal history. Next, I was going to share information about picking … Continue reading →

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Saving Your Story – Step 4

Posted on February 17, 2016 by rhondakalkwarf

In recent posts, I wrote about how creating lists, identifying a theme and preparing timelines were good steps toward creating your own personal history. The next step should be research. You may want to start by reviewing family photo albums. … Continue reading →

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Sharing Your Own Story – Step 2

Posted on January 21, 2016 by rhondakalkwarf

I wrote earlier about how creating lists is a good way to start saving your story. The next step is to consider a theme. How will you tell your story or the story of your loved one? Do you want … Continue reading →

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Moments Just Happen

Posted on September 3, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

One morning last week, my four-year-old granddaughter and I were at the breakfast table talking about family. “Who is your mommy?” she asked. “Grandma Barbara is my mommy.” “I have a Grandma Barbara, too.” “I know; she’s my mommy.” “Who’s … Continue reading →

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The Sears Catalog

Posted on August 22, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

I have an aunt who is my age. Growing up, we lived in the same household and were raised as sisters. Our family moved often, so we were usually the new kids in the neighborhood. Sometimes, it was really nice … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About “Stuff”

Posted on May 13, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

For the last several months, I’ve been hosting Show & Tell for Adults. At these events, people bring something special to show the group and then they share the story of what makes it special to them. Members of the … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on April 4, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

I have some Facebook friends who, each day, post three reasons they are grateful. While I am actively seeking to adopt an “Attitude of Gratitude,” I haven’t chosen to publicly share my gifts each day. Today, I’m making an exception. … Continue reading →

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Show and Tell

Posted on February 5, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

One very cold winter day, probably not unlike any of the many we’ve suffered through this winter, I brought my Barbie case to Show and Tell to share with my first grade class. On the way home my hands were … Continue reading →

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The Peace of Silence

Posted on September 30, 2013 by rhondakalkwarf

I recently participated in a writers’ workshop at the beautiful Ragdale Foundation. The workshop was called, “Shut Up and Write,” and focused on the practice of silence as part of a writing life.  It was sponsored by Story Studio Chicago … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of the Past

Posted on April 10, 2013 by rhondakalkwarf

I just read a story by a woman who journeyed from Iowa to Tennessee in a covered wagon. The woman was my mother-in-law’s grandmother. Keeping a journal seemed to be her way to stave off the monotony of travel. She … Continue reading →

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