Nora Walsh Kerr
Thanksgiving Memories
Everyone has their own Thanksgiving memories and stories to share, and mine are wrapped up with a side of Irish music and nostalgia. As a...
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Nora Walsh Kerr
Oct 253 min read
Autumn Years
The later years of a life can take on different labels, with both positive and negative connotations, but one of my favorites is the ...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Sep 41 min read
What's in a Milestone?
We like to celebrate milestones here in this business, whether it's a wedding anniversary, a birthday, or even a business incorporation....
Nora Walsh Kerr
Aug 21 min read
Future Memories are Made Now
As summer sprints to its finish, I hope everyone has enjoyed some time to unplug, unwind, and un-everything. It’s a good time to stop and po
Nora Walsh Kerr
Jul 12 min read
Forever Soup
On July 4th, while we sit back in our lawn chairs watching the fireworks light up the sky and eat our grilled hotdogs, what we’re really...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Jun 12 min read
Fatherly Advice
Father's Day is June 16th, so it's time to reflect on the incredible fathers and father figures we’ve met over this past year and the storie
Nora Walsh Kerr
May 23 min read
A Mother's Wisdom
With age comes wisdom, and moms and maternal figures in our lives are great curators for some of life's best tips and tricks. Whether it...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Mar 253 min read
Nature Lovers
April brings spring and Earth Day and we decided it was a good time to share stories from our nature lovers. Whether digging in the dirt...
Nikki Howard
Feb 264 min read
Celebrating Women's Stories
March is Women’s History Month, and over the last year, we’ve had the privilege to interview a variety of influential women. From taking...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Jan 244 min read
Final Chapters
I started this business in 2015 and sadly, a part of this job is hearing about former clients passing away. Even though they are not...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Jan 12 min read
Time Speed in a New Year
The passing of time is a funny thing. We know logically that it marches along at a steady pace, yet some days, weeks, months seem to drag...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Dec 3, 20232 min read
Holiday Memories, Then and Now
Santa sightings, wish lists, egg nog, spinning dreidels, and lighting the menorah. No matter what you celebrate, this is a special time...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Sep 26, 20231 min read
Our Wells Runs Deep
One thing I've learned in this business is that no matter how much you think you know someone, you always have something new to learn if...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Sep 1, 20231 min read
Leaving a Mark
At the close of our life story interviews, I like to ask big, reflective questions, which we spent hours working up to and can't be...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Whose Story Is It?
"You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should've behaved...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Jul 5, 20233 min read
What Makes a Memory?
What makes a memory? I think about this question a lot while helping people capture their life stories. Some clients seem to excel at it,...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Jun 3, 20231 min read
Memoir = Meaning Making
"I am out with lanterns, looking for myself.” - Emily Dickinson At the surface, a memoir project brings to mind retelling facts of old, a...
Nora Walsh Kerr
May 1, 20232 min read
Speaking Vs. Storing
Sharing our personal history with someone else is equal parts thrilling and scary. Sometimes it takes some convincing of our loved ones...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Bridging Distances
Are you moving or separated by distance from family? You hope to visit often. You’ll call and write. But life often gets in the way of...
Nora Walsh Kerr
Mar 1, 20232 min read
Tips for Life Story Excavation
Some people love to talk about themselves. We all know them! They have stories for days and love to have a willing audience. They hold...
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