“I am a rescuer of stories hidden among the ordinary. I give these stories voice as a template to inspire others with untold stories so that they will know the satisfaction of rescuing their own stories.” – Nancy Cullen This BLOG began as a place where I could record and share stories. Stories stemming from four […]
How Writing Your Story Reveals And Opens Unexpected Treasures
“It’s important to teach our children their heritage. Who are your ancestors? What were their traditions? Each of us has a story to tell. If these stories are unwritten, then how are your children going to know of their parentage?” ― Linda Weaver Clarke “Every man is a quotation from all his ancestors.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson There […]
Writing Is the Painting Of The Voice – Here Is YOUR Canvas!
“Writing is the painting of the voice.” ― Voltaire I cannot draw, paint or even sketch well. It is annoying to have a picture in my head yet be unable to get it onto paper properly. When I saw this quote it resonated with me: I can paint! Not with the obvious medium, but with words. I […]
The First Plunge – Conquer Doubt And Fear – Give Your Story A Voice!
A great change in life is like a cold bath in water-we all hesitate at the first plunge” – Letitia Elizabeth Landon My first plunge at giving stories voice was in February 2016. The desire to gather and share personal stories lurked in my soul for many years. It was one of those “someday” desires that […]
Three Elements Of An Engaging Story – Twists, Turns, And Delightful Tension
“That’s what fiction is for. It’s for getting at the truth when the truth isn’t sufficient for the truth.”― Tim O’Brien What are the Elements Of An Engaging Story? Most experts put these in a group of seven: Character, Plot, Setting, Point of View, Style, Theme, and Literary Devices and for structure Hook, First Plot Point, […]
I Just Want To Write! Some Observations and Rants From A Determined Creative
Write what should not be forgotten. – Isabel Allende As a determined creative, this BLOG began with a simple premise: to capture story in four themes that have occurred over the 65 plus years of my life: Family, Foundations, Flight, and Faith, and share them on this platform. Giving Lost Stories A Voice…is my tagline. […]
How Memorials And Memories Challenge And Encourage
“And those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called repairing the breach, the restorer of the streets in which to dwell.” Isaiah 58:12 There are a series of BLOG posts about how the families, for whom our historic home is named, converged […]
How Rescuing Lost Stories Is A Sacred Rite
“and so it is with God, this is the place where faith comes in. Knowing something is right but not knowing just how it fits together or even maybe even why.” …from The Writings of HANCOCK , Error & Faith There is a sacred rite among Native American people to have a member of the […]
The Power Of Your Story To Impact A Life
“Family stories can be told nearly anywhere. They cost us only our time, our memories, our creativity. They can inspire us, protect us, and bind us to others. So be generous with your stories, and be generous in your stories. Remember that your children may have them for a lifetime.” Elaine Reese Collecting and recording […]