Every four years, we get to watch greatness in action. Thousands of the world's best athletes gather to show off their skills and compete...

It’s summer gardening season, a time when I’m reminded how much we have in common with the produce we farm in backyard gardens and large...

The image above is a sample of our weekly memory prompts available for free at mywebjournal.com We want to take a little time to...

At Memories In Writing, we believe everyone has an important story to share, and there is no shortage of mothers waiting to share theirs.

You're a historical figure. Does that sound strange to you? It might, but it's true. All of our stories make up the fabric of history in...

Once every four years we get one extra day. If you're not familiar with the reasoning, think of Leap Day as a bit of a balancing act. The...

February is a special month. In this month we honor generations of black Americans who've made momentous contributions to our society...

New Year, New You. That’s what we always hear. As we prepare to take wall calendars down and replace them with fresh pages, we make...

I love a December morning. I love that the sun doesn’t wake quite so early so I can sit quietly in my comfy chair with the Christmas tree...

In honor of Veterans Day, the following story encapsulates responses from the "Memories in Writing" social media feed. These heartfelt...

Across the US, moms and dads are frantically shopping for costumes and sewing and gluing last minute details onto tiny bodysuits and...

As the autumn leaves began to turn fiery shades of red and orange, Harry, a seasoned store clerk at Hollow Haven Emporium, found himself...

There are countless examples of events we all felt together; things that happened and sent the entire nation into a tailspin of emotions,...

Many of our educators are embarking on a fresh academic year this week. In honor of both current and retired teachers, with the...

School is back in session for most American children. All across the country, parents are waiting in carpool lines, packing lunches and...

It's humbling, sometimes even comforting, to realize you're never truly alone in anything. No strange idea or thought has only ever...

Every once in a while, I stumble into a conversation with someone who wonders why we're in the business of preserving stories. I share...

Do you remember back in school when you had to write an essay? Unless you were a wordsmith; someone born to weave a narrative or blessed...

Memorial Day, often marked by parades, barbecues, and gatherings with loved ones, holds a deeper significance rooted in remembrance and...

Mother's Day is almost here and, while there are many beautiful gift options, there's nothing that says I love you better than showing...