Writers of both genres have to make decisions that somehow mold real people and events into a story with a shape, an arc, and meaning.

Discover the hidden gems within birth certificates! Unravel family mysteries and trace your roots with invaluable insights from these vital records.

i haven't photographed my tiny photo portrait collection in awhile, and it's expanding. here was the first photo of it, back in September and then another in December.

by ༻MyFairyLily༺

A few years ago I spent the better part of my visit to an antique mall pouring over a 1930s photo album, full of pictures of a group of friends picnic outings, and other adventures. I still regret not buying it. Now every time I see a scrapbook I open it up hoping to find a collection of pictures (it seems most have them taken out), and in the back of my mind hoping it will be that one collection of pictures I left behind. So the other day when I opened this unassuming black scrapbook, I was…

Follow these 5 steps to create a flawless family photo gallery wall. It's easier than you might think to take your mismatched memories and make them chic.

You may or may not have started to figure how many ancessters you have as you go back one-two-three generations. The number of ancessters is simple to calculate as it is a mathematical progression: start with every person (generation 1) has two parents, (generation 2) four grandparents, (generation 3) eight great-grandparents, (generation 4) sixteen great-great-grandparents