by Shelia Merkel | Feb 11, 2025 | Life Story, Photo Organizing, Reflection, Writing
Why a Legacy Collection Matters Before diving into the process, let’s talk about why you should create a digital legacy collection: Preserves Family History – Ensures that stories, traditions, and milestones are not lost over time. Protects Against Loss & Damage –...
by Hillegonda Gutierrez | Sep 12, 2024 | Life Story Inspiration, Writing
On September 8, 2024, LIFEazine founder Gonny Gutierrez (a Baby Boomer) and her friend Emily Fuentes (a Millennial) met up in St. Petersburg, FL, to discuss the importance of journaling, resulting in creating a personalized life story summary. Gonny: I’ve always...
by Hillegonda Gutierrez | Aug 21, 2024 | Life Story, Life Story Inspiration, Writing
As I reflect on my own family history, I can’t help but feel a twinge of regret. My grandparents on my dad’s side of the family passed before I was born, and though I cherish the stories passed down, there’s so much I don’t know about their lives....
by Hillegonda Gutierrez | Jun 8, 2024 | Life Story, Writing
When my friend Susan retired, she found herself with extra time on her hands and a desire to reflect on her life’s journey. She had always wanted to write about her experiences, but now, with the luxury of time, she felt the urgency to capture her stories for future...
by Hillegonda Gutierrez | Mar 22, 2024 | Photo Organizing, Writing
Your Life in 100 Photos Choosing just 100 photos to represent your life can be tough and requires thoughtful curation to capture the essence of our lives. Photos start as just a snapshot, but over time these same photos can play a big role in summarizing your life...