Nostalgia, often perceived as a wistful longing for the past, holds a profound capability to positively impact our well-being and creativity. Let’s delve into this emotional phenomenon, illuminating its role not only as a bridge to our personal history but also as a tool for enhancing the quality of our present lives.
Imagine a space where the exchange of family history isn't just a pastime but a profound community experience. Where inspiration flows freely.
In mining for stories and documenting our memories of loved ones, one of the core themes is often love and relationships. This is one of the topics where we realize there is both history and legend blended together with the truth lying somewhere in between.
Birthdays are more than just a yearly celebration; they are the markers of our personal evolution and repositories of cherished memories.
While preserving your past is about looking back at what has happened previously, I believe what truly motivates the desire for preservation is the forward march of time and the knowledge we can never truly go back.
You are giving one of the greatest gifts a person can give - the gift of acknowledgment, appreciation, being seen, and love.
Sindi Terrien, a seasoned research genealogist, is someone who understands the importance of unraveling these threads to weave the narrative of our existence.
Sensory imagery is a literary device writers use to engage their readers' minds on several levels. Using sensory imagery can help take your writing from flat and factual to a more experiential and compelling experience. Sensory imagery explores the five human senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.
The New Year is a time when many are contemplating setting intentions or resolutions for the new year.
I like to take this time to look at my writing through a fresh lens. There is nothing quite like a clean calendar, ready to fill with plotting and planning.

The Spirit of Sol e Mar: The First Book in the “Crossing Thresholds to the Past” Series
It’s 1880 … the peak of New Bedford’s whaling industry in a beautiful Greek revival mansion at 396 County Street. Amelia sits at her desk overlooking the bustling harbor and ponders a grand gesture that would be a dedication to her recently deceased father, impacting the world more than she could ever have dreamed.
Fast forward almost 140 years later, grappling with the loss of her parents, and an overbearing boss, Jessica dives headfirst into a new assignment that leads her to this beautiful house at 396 County Street. New Bedford is not the bustling city it once was, but Jess is drawn to its character and soon she is longing to know more about one of its most generous residents, Amelia Hickling Jones.
This is a story of friendship that spans time and space. Amelia is desperately seeking Jess’s help, but can Jess balance her own burdens with requests from beyond. History, mansions, and spirits … oh my!
Whether it is creating a scholarship, planting a tree, or raising funds for a cause, many who have lost a loved one feel compelled to take action to help others in their loved one’s name.