All in all, I cannot imagine doing personal history research without using timelines.
The Scent of a Memory
Why do scents evoke such strong memories?
Referencing Your Research
is always good to answer the question, “How do I know what I know?’ Then document it so others will be able to answer the question, “How did she know what she knew?”
Quilting Fabrics, Quilting Lives
. That quilt kept me toasty warm, except for my nose. Being kept warm by the clothes of previous generations was comforting in a way that is difficult to describe. For me, there was a palpable continuity from previous times and peoples through this bedding.
Side Channel Meaning: Paranormal and Pets
I know that many people would never share such stories, but my attitude is, “Why not?” Even anthropologists and folklorists study these stories. Stories touch the mysterious, shine light on our beliefs, our family culture, and the culture of societies are rich hunting grounds for beliefs, exposing what we do not understand, and merging the past into the present.
Origin Stories
I’m cheating a little bit in that much of my Letter O entry for this A to Z challenge is about origin stories I have previously highlighted in my writings.