Introduction: We memorize state capitols, math formulas, and pop songs, why not our own family, our own grandparents? Too often, family heritage is treated like genealogy. But, it should be a matter of the heart and artistry. What would it mean to create beautiful visualizations of our own family that we are proud to have andContinue reading “Visualizing You | and Your Great-Grandparents”
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5 Things to Consider When You Start a DIY Family Heritage Book
DIY #1 | Create Your Family Heritage Book The Purpose: The focus of this series of is to help you feel more comfortable creating your own Family Heritage Book. 5 Things to Consider When You Are Starting Get rid of perfect. What is most important? What defines your emotional investment? What sits at the center ofContinue reading “5 Things to Consider When You Start a DIY Family Heritage Book”
The “Dawson Coffee Shop” -1945
Here are a set of photographs connected to the history of a family, the Nelson’s, from Dawson, Minnesota. With details and archival materials provided by Susan Boehm and Jean Thompson, we wrote and placed this story in the Dawson Sentinel (April 15th). It was recently featured on the “Dawson History” Facebook page.