MFM Blog

Fall brings cooler temperatures, tighter schedules, and pumpkin-flavored everything. It also brings students and teachers back to school. Many of our life story books include portraits from school, from those darling elementary school portraits to classic classroom photos of rows and rows of smiling students with one poor teacher, charged with keeping them all on task. And the stories? Even better.

July is here, bringing the heat, (hopefully) a slower schedule, and plenty of grilled meats. Many of us will take some time off to enjoy summer and family. This is a privilege not afforded to everyone of course, especially 60+ years ago. Many of our clients spent their summers working or caring for younger siblings. Some have hilarious stories about that first job experience and the characters they worked with, the lessons learned, possibly discovering what they do NOT want t

With summer on our doorstep, it’s that time of year again to appreciate dear old Dad. In our memories of June barbecues and road trips, Dad was always there at the helm charring the burgers and finding the perfect parking spot. Although these patriarchs are often stereotyped as the stoic and silent types, we've heard enough stories to know that there is a wide variety of Dads out there, and we appreciate those with a softer side.

Mother's Day is here and we want to take a moment to honor mothers and mother figures that loom large in our life and in our life story books. Whether she was sewing clothes by hand, working odd jobs to make ends meet, or cooking a memorable roast for Sunday dinners, Mom has a story worth celebrating.