With Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Chanukah, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day coming up we will certainly not be bored. On the contrary, the likelihood is that we’ll be literally inundated with shopping deals, events, dinners, and other celebrations. Make the most of it and get your agenda sorted now!
The famous song Veronica, co-written by no others than Elvis Costello and Paul McCarthy, chronicles the story of a life well-lived, full of ups and downs and laughs, of Elvis Costello’s grandmother who is slipping away into the darkness of dementia. Who is the “Veronica” of your family? How will her precious legacy be remembered? Perhaps by an autobiography?
If you haven’t heard of the poem “The Dash” by Linda Ellis, the team here at LifeBook Memoirs highly recommends you find a quiet place, pull up a chair, and get ready to feel all the feels. Perhaps most often heard during eulogies and memorial services, “The Dash” is a moving account of the true meaning of life. Imagine being able to capture and share the contents of your family member’s dash.
One of the most wonderful times of the year, where family, friends, and traditions are celebrated and revered, is here. One tradition that has transcended generations is Macy’s parade in New York City. Since the first march in 1924, the parade has captivated audiences and become synonymous with the start of the holiday season.
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