MFM Blog

This unbelievable turn of events caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has forced most of us to stay indoors and drastically change up our...

During my childhood, it seemed that everyone knew my mom: my friends, the neighbors, my teammates, etc. She was the Girl Scout Cookie Mom...

We all have those moments when our confidence shakes a bit. We compare ourselves to others. We question our beliefs and ways of doing...

My Aunt Alice passed away shortly before Christmas. She was my mother’s oldest sister and sometimes referred to as the family historian...

The holidays are here, along with the pressure from all of our preconceived notions of what this time of year SHOULD look like....

It seems fitting to use November, the month of Thanksgiving, to send a note of gratitude to my clients over the years. I never forget how...

I go about my life like most people, with a range of emotions from boredom to excitement to anxious to zen—sometimes in the same hour....

September is here which means kids are back to school and my house is eerily quiet, aside from my dogs’ constant barking at everyone who...

Last week, I spoke about capturing life stories at Ignite Chicago, a monthly event where people discuss their passions in five minutes or...

The latest from our series highlighting extraordinary people on the Northwest side of Chicago that are true local heroes, as nominated by...

This month, in honor of Father's Day, I wanted to share some of my favorite dad anecdotes from our life story projects over the years....

This month, in honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to share some of my favorite mom anecdotes from our life story projects over the years....

Interviewing people about their lives has given me a unique perspective on life. I can't help but note the similarities, draw...

The latest from our series highlighting extraordinary people on the Northwest side of Chicago that are true local heroes, as nominated by...

I love capturing the life story of a couple. I take down their tales separately, so they each get the time and space to share their own...

Last night my daughter accidentally locked the door to her room, and then shut the door. Problem was, nobody was in the room to unlock...

Three Things I Learned Reading The Opposite of Fate: Memoirs of a Writing Life by Amy Tan Penguin Books, $16, ISBN 978-0-14-200489-0,...

“It takes a great man to be a good listener.” ― Calvin Coolidge When was the last time you put down the phone, the work, the remote, the...

This month, I’m officially over 40. I joined the club last year and had no misgivings around it, probably because my husband and I spent...

Thanks to my job, I get to hear a lot of stories. They are not all tales that would bring someone fame or land them on a bestseller list,...