writing family history

Book signing and talk memoir How We Survive Here. The discovery of rare letters in an attic in Germany propels the author on a Finding Your Roots-style quest to learn the truth about her ancestors’ lives, including a foray into … Continue reading →

Discussion of memoir How We Survive Here. Private Event

Discussion of memoir How We Survive Here. Private event.

A travel presentation on Germany's history, museums, local festivals, and wine tours in the Rhineland-Palatinate region.

Since the 17th century, millions of German-speaking emigrants were leaving Europe for places far and wide, especially North America. Who were they? Why did they leave? The answer? It’s complicated. This talk explores waves of emigration in historical context, for … Continue reading →

Since the 17th century, millions of German-speaking emigrants were leaving Europe for places far and wide, especially North America. Who were they? Why did they leave? The answer? It’s complicated. This talk explores waves of emigration in historical context, for … Continue reading →

Many of us share a pressing concern: we possess family documents, artifacts, and oral histories, but have no idea what to do with them. This session examines formats, ideas, organizational tips and inspiration to ensure the stories of our ancestors, … Continue reading →

Panel presentation at Orcas Island Lit Fest with authors Deborah Nedelman, Lois Brandt, Mare Heron Hake, and Heather Durham.

Many of us share a pressing concern: we possess family documents, artifacts, and oral histories, but have no idea what to do with them. Presentation provides an overview of first steps to creating a legacy for the generations who follow.