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October 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

Now Is the Time to Tell Your Story

Now Is the Time to Tell Your Story - Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

A friend of mine recommended I read Gilead. Even though it's a work of fiction, my friend said it inspired her to pass on to her children and grandchildren a similar (but real, nonfiction) reflection on her life. After finishing the book, I agreed and found myself wanting to capture some sense of Life As I Know It. I'd like to pass on to my family some of my thoughts, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: memoir, writing Tagged With: memoir, memory, story, William Zinsser

December 19, 2011 14 Comments

Who We Are Becoming

Saturday night I tore off pieces of a Post-It to mark passages in Staying Put: Making a Home in a Restless World. As I reached the last lines of the last chapter, closed the book and set it on the bedside table, I continued to think about story and place and self and how they overlap and interweave. I wanted to wrap up the book and move on...perhaps to start writing more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: books, reading, self-discovery, writing Tagged With: memory, Scott Russell Sanders, self, Staying Put

November 1, 2008 4 Comments

Mom Recites "The Owl and the Pussycat"

Many thanks to all who participated in Mega Memory Month on any level!Most MMM friends were working on memorizing a passage from the Bible, but a few chose music or poetry.My parents have always impressed me with their lifelong retention of long passages of poetry. We talked about that the other day when they were over for a visit and I was making my little MMM Celebration … [Read more...]

Filed Under: family, lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, simplicity, Uncategorized Tagged With: memorization, memory, memory retention, memory work

October 27, 2008 7 Comments

MMM Progress Report: Week 4 (and reminder of Final Celebration/Presentation Day)

 Yesterday I revealed my Top 2 MMM Memorization Tips. If you haven't read yesterday's post, I urge you to do so. Thanks to the encouraging words of some MMM friends (which I included in the post), you may walk away with the most important MMM message of the month.Today, after spending time following my own advice and praying through the passage and reciting it to one of my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, self-discovery, taking risks Tagged With: mega memory month carnival, memory, memory work, MMM, Scripture memory

October 2, 2008 19 Comments

Mega Collection of Memorization Tips & Techniques

A resource post to assist participants in Mega Memory Month:I want to offer plenty of support during Mega Memory Month (MMM), so here you can find lots of memorization tips and techniques collected as neatly as possible in one place. I'll add to it as I find more, so bookmark it and revisit from time to time. I'll mark the date that I add any material following … [Read more...]

Filed Under: creativity, lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, self-discovery, simplicity, taking risks Tagged With: memorization, memorization techniques, memory, memory work, Scripture memory

September 26, 2008 39 Comments

Announcing Mega Memory Month

Did you know that October is Mega Memory Month?Well, maybe not everywhere. But it is Mega Memory Month here at my blog.In fact, this is Mega Memory Month Headquarters.And you're invited to join me in this month-long memorization extravaganza. I wanted to tell you enough in advance so you can have a few days to pray, plan and prepare.Here's how to participate: Pick … [Read more...]

Filed Under: lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, self-discovery, taking risks, Uncategorized Tagged With: mega memory month, mega memory month carnival, memorization techniques, memory, memory work, Scripture memory

September 25, 2008 8 Comments

Memory Aids to Help Hide It in Your Heart

I can't remember the details of Fahrenheit 451 (which is, ahem, ironic, given that I'm writing about memorization), but I recall that the protagonist committed some Scripture to memory in a world where books were being destroyed.At the end, when the rest of the world is apparently bombed, a remnant, if you will, of people remains--those who have memorized at least portions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: children, creativity, family, lifelong learning, mind, motherhood, parenting, simplicity Tagged With: Fahrenheit 451, memorization, memorization techniques, memory, memory work, Scripture memory

September 23, 2008 5 Comments

What's in Your Memory Bank?

On a camping trip this year, I asked my brother if he's memorized anything, and he was able to recite "Jabberwocky" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," no problem. He recites something to the kids every night.My parents can recall and recite all kinds of poems all the way through.James Freeman wrote an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal back in August that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: memorization, memory, memory work

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