Tag Archives: lifewriting

Memoir as homespun fun and history

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

In a Facebook group, I discovered Rolland Love and his memoir, Born Dead on a Winter’s Night. How can you not want to check out a book with that title! Inside, I found delightful tales of growing up in the … Continue reading →

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Dia de los Muertos, NaNoWriMo, and your family history

Posted on November 5, 2017 by

Today I went to our history museum to see the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. I love this celebration, kind of like the Japanese Obon time but more colorful and fun. Both these celebrations honor family … Continue reading →

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Writing the immigrant story, in truth or fiction

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

“Imagine being a sixteen year old boy, walking across Europe and leaving your whole family behind. Imagine being a young girl, the poor daughter of immigrants, trying to bridge the gap between your parents and the world they now live … Continue reading →

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