Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Snowy Peace-of-Mind . . .

Today it snowed in Tidewater Virginia. We don’t get much snow, compared to many other cities and states, but when we do, sometimes a mere 5 inches can put a halt to our daily activities. Schools close, newspaper delivery delayed, traffic slows down to a crawl. But that’s ok. So I took this quiet moment to watch the snow fall.

There is something peaceful about snow. I think it is the tranquility, the serenity of snow that initiates contemplation. I found myself reflecting on past snowy days, the fun, frolic, and yes, frustration that comes with snow. And then suddenly, I had an inspiration . . . I think I will blog about snow. So I had my husband take these pictures from our kitchen window.

It’s hard to see the small delicate snowflakes falling, but as they did in mass, its white veil blanketed the ground and clung to the leaves and branches of the trees. The accumulation is slow and sure and at some point after the snow stops, there will be a few inches to shovel.

And when looking out of our veranda door, the floor is covered in white and the rocking chair will have to wait a while before it rocks again. But again, that’s ok. Meanwhile, let it snow. Tomorrow the sun will come out and start melting those fragile snowflakes. But this is only January and one can be sure there will be more snow to come.

Another thing about snow, it sometimes makes you stay inside, giving you the time to keep up with chores and other projects, like starting your Family Museum. This is a good time as ever to go through those boxes, organize your family treasures and create a place for them that will show them off and protect them for generations to come. So get started before the snow stops and makes you pick up where you left off, taking your time away from your Family Museum. And don't forget to get the whole family involved, because, it is their history, and they need to save it.
 









Friday, January 12, 2018

New Year Opportunity . . .


Off to a good start this New Year. My book, Create a Family Museum and Save Your History is now available on Kickstarter. I employed this friendly platform to help bring my creative project to life. And it’s the best way to connect with people.

Creating your Family Museum is a DIY project that sets a worthy importance to your family’s heritage. It gives significance to family heirlooms, antiquities, and personal pleasure in seeing your precious memories on display and protected for generations to come.

Selling my book on Kickstarter offers two opportunities that are not offered when you purchased it either on Amazon or from the publisher: getting an author signed copy with a dedicated personal autograph or a copy of the book with a dedicated personal autograph and the opportunity to ask me three questions on anything you want to know about the creating process.

Either way, this book is a timeless offering of suggestions, how-to and advice. With all of the downsizing, decluttering, and getting rid of family memories afoot, it is now time to stop this madness and save your heritage. After all, your memories are a vital link to your cultural, educational, artistic, inspirational and economical legacies – all of the things that literally make you who you are.
Here is a snip of the sales page on Kickstarter.
 
 
And here is the link:

And what better way is there to start out your New Year by putting into motion the creation of your Family Museum. Good Luck and most of all, have fun!