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“Senior Moments” by Jan Fowler
“Senior Moments” by Jan Fowler
“Senior Moments” by Jan Fowler
“Senior Moments” by Jan Fowler
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memories be conveyed through written So there you go, you’re off and
Submitted by language, the use of slide shows, visual or running with a few fresh ideas to choose
Jan Fowler
Jan Fowler audio techniques, by using stitchery, from. It’s time to empty those drawers
needlepoint or keepsake approaches? and boxes of all the loose pictures,
recipes, and keepsakes you’ve guarded
Whatever you do, please don’t get Any way we look at it, we simply can’t and saved over the years, and pass them
caught dead without one! This time, it’s die till the job is done. What will our on to family. They will love you for it!
not your trust or your will I’m referring families know about themselves after Furthermore, if they happen to
to. It’s your memoirs. And by legacy of we’re gone unless we’ve provided them rediscover themselves in your
love, I mean recorded memoirs because with picture albums, scrap books, journals, reminiscent stash of nostalgic pictures, it
we all have a string of lifetime historical documents, or even an ancestral most probably will create some
remembrances which we know should be tree? And to do it right requires dedication unexpected smiles or rippling laughter.
preserved and passed down to our of time, thought, effort, and probably
descendants. more time. After all, it’s an ongoing So be creative, use your imagination,
responsibility to update memories and and above all, enjoy yourself!
Don’t we always say it’s the photo keep them in good shape for heirs. So
albums and heirloom treasures which we maybe the truth is that the job is never Jan Fowleris author of the best-selling book,
should grab first should the house catch on done. “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na-
fire? Besides which, memoirs give us a tional & international awards); winner of Gold
fresh chance to reflect on the many rich Now please don’t fret for a second if you Halo Award from the So.California Motion
moments and special times which we have haven’t already begun to document and Picture Council for Outstanding Literary
enjoyed over the years but perhaps have record your history. There is still time! Achievement; winner of First Place Excellence
in Journalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA);
forgotten. Maybe you’ve been well-intentioned but Town & Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award;
have never managed to find a method former television host & KSPA radio host of
So memories mean the world to us. which appeals to you. “Senior Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”;
And documented memories of our history speaker, contributing author for“Savvy Women
and heritage are irreplaceable. Remember, you’re not going for the Revving Up for Success”; founder of Starburst
Nobel Prize, so don’t worry about being a Inspirations, Inc. 501(c) (3) nonprofit which
supports Redlands Drug Court.
While having a will and Durable Power perfectionist. The possibilities are endless
of Attorney in place are important, in all and there is no one right way to www.janfowler.com. Jan welcomes
good conscience we still can’t face our accomplish this. Is it worth all the effort? feedback and comments about her columns
maker until we’ve properly preserved and Absolutely! After all, it’s your story. And and invites you to leave her a message on
her website.
passed down our family history and certainly no one knows better than you
heritage. A will—by comparison—is far which important facts and chronological Hot Chocolate
simpler to create because an attorney markers you want to bequeath to your for Senior Romance ~
Capture Memories
Capture Memories
Capture Memories
Capture Memories
usually does most of the work for us. Not heirs. Capture Memories
so with keepsake memories, however, for How Sweet It Is!
in this area it’s we who must do the work. Some people like to use the family bible How, When, and Where
Only we can select those memorable key to document ancestry and branches of the Couples Found Love in
events which we feel are worthy of family tree while others choose to Later Life
preserving and documenting. preserve old letters or newspaper
announcements of births, marriages, death
And it’s simply not enough to press notices, and obituaries. Others tape-record Books can be ordered online at
photos or programs in albums. It’s anecdotal stories involving camping trips Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc., but if
important to take the mystery out of and vacations whereas some have you want an autographed copy, you
“people-pictures” by taking time to label composed music and songs to celebrate must order through my website at
those faces with names; no need to create the births of grandchildren. http://www.janfowler.com.
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