Where did this summer go? What did you and family and
friends do? Where did you go? What did you see? The days were long, the sun shone
all day, rains came and went, gardens grew, and visitor’s came and went, and on
and on the days passed by. So again, where did the summer go?
As for mine and as you can tell, I did not post a blog
since July 19th. I feel rueful, but I have to tell myself that my
absence will be hopefully overlooked for the following reason: I received a publishing offer
for my Family Museum book. From that
moment on, I have been occupied just about every day getting all that which a
book is made of together for the editor. The book consists off a wide selection
of my blog posts, which at that point I have a been writing for several years,
compiling a measurable amount of stories, pictures, advice and directions on
how to create a Family Museum in your home and other places. Currently, it is
still a work-in-progress, but getting close to a publishing date. I will be
thrilled to announce on my blog when it will be available for sale through the
publisher’s website and Amazon, in libraries and bookstores. So stay tuned!
So today is Labor Day, the last day of the summer
season and the beginning of a new school year, though some have already been in
school. Therefore, take this time to celebrate this moment in time with a
picnic, day at the pool or amusement park, and probably last minute shopping.
And when the summer’s dust has settled, the air turns cooler and the days get
shorter, plans are already being made for the upcoming holidays. This would also
be a good time to gather up those precious memories you and your family made
this summer and start your Family Museum. Take some time to peruse past
blog posts that offer advice and direction on how to create the space for your
museum. Take your time, be thoughtful and know how important it is to save and protect
your family’s heritage. And the joy all will feel when it is lovingly
displayed. 
Have a great day and remember the work you do for
yourself and your family is really a Labor of Love.
Happy Labor Day to you
all!
