OmahaMom@aol.com writes: >If the list invokes memories that we haven't written down to tell our >families--and the generations yet to come, perhaps that's what we need to give >our families for Christmas: a chapter or two of memories from our youth so >that they can know some of the joys and sorrows of "the way it was." Then, >another chapter or two could be added each Christmas thereafter. If we don't >write these things down, they'll be lost forever. > >Karen Boy, do I miss Nebraska! :-) Anyway, here's what I do in order to write down my memories. I'm still pretty young, actually. I have an 8 month old daughter. I bought one of those Mother's memory type books where it asks you all sorts of questions about your childhood and your life. It's hard for me to just write stuff down, but when I have a question, it's pretty easy. It's in an actual bound book. You can get these at Waldens or B. Dalton's, just about anywhere. They even have Dad's books and Grandparent's books, etc. I'm hoping that she'll someday enjoy the book. You can also just get a list of interview questions (I think Cyndi's list has a link to some) and then answer them on your computer in a nice font, print them out on nice paper, etc. My dad kept a diary when he was young and I am sure that will be something that his grandchildren will enjoy someday. He's really interested in family memories. He is currently making a project of scanning in all our family pictures and identifying everyone that he can. Sharon Sharon Kazmierski Listowner, Latinteach & Latin E-mail Discussion Forums For Latin language educators and enthusiasts Reviews of Traupman's Lingua Latina and Barbara Weiden Boyd's Aeneid 10&12 on the Latinteach Website http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Styx/1790/index.html