MFM Blog

November brings time changes, weather changes, and the start of the holiday season, which means it's a great time to strike up a conversation with a loved one. This month, we also honor and celebrate veterans, who bring some of the best stories to our interviews. Go beyond where and when they served.

In the last 10+ years, we've heard some wild stories, including harrowing tales perfect for this Halloween season. From homes infested with unwanted guests to brush ups with mobsters to near death experiences, our loved ones have some crazy stories to tell! Have you uncovered your family 'ghost' stories?

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