Many times, when someone gives me one of those Dear Mom or Dear Dad journals to read when writing a eulogy, I often find mostly blank pages staring back at me. Empty pages. Lost memories. Missed stories. When you know there is no possibility of finding out what could have filled those pages, it is the saddest of situations. Your suggestion adds the layers of voice and words, and it’s much more likely to happen. Just Press Record is an app I’ve used. ($5) (I’m sure that there are so many alternatives.) Easy to use for simple conversations, and transcribes the words almost instantly. It syncs across all my devices and storing data on the cloud ensures the safety of those precious memories. With the voice and words, there are so many options for what you could do next. Jane, thanks for the idea and the post.
Hello Pete, how interesting about the journals. I am looking forward to trying this app which I have just downloaded. In my workshops I suggest people use Otter AI as they have a free (up to 300 minutes a month) transcription limit! But I love trying new apps so thanks for the tip. Looking forward to our chat during the week.
These questions are genius! I've just started to try to write a bit of family history and planned to write a bit about people I remember eg my garndmother - and immediately got bogged down on the issue of whose perspective I'm trying to write from - am I writing about her, factually, or my personal recollections of her? Your (Jane's) questions help me sort this issue out. Thank you so very much.
What an inspired thought Jane and one I'm sharing with my daughters, so they can connect with their Dad. Maybe their partners will find time to connect with their Dads too. I have one recording of my Dad and I treasure it, every time I listen to it, I become emotional with the memories it evokes. Thank you for the questions to ask, having a starting point helps.
Hi Allison, I’m so glad that you have a recording of your Dad. That’s very special. We sometimes forget how precious it is to hear the voices of people we have loved and lost. Thanks for sharing this.
Many times, when someone gives me one of those Dear Mom or Dear Dad journals to read when writing a eulogy, I often find mostly blank pages staring back at me. Empty pages. Lost memories. Missed stories. When you know there is no possibility of finding out what could have filled those pages, it is the saddest of situations. Your suggestion adds the layers of voice and words, and it’s much more likely to happen. Just Press Record is an app I’ve used. ($5) (I’m sure that there are so many alternatives.) Easy to use for simple conversations, and transcribes the words almost instantly. It syncs across all my devices and storing data on the cloud ensures the safety of those precious memories. With the voice and words, there are so many options for what you could do next. Jane, thanks for the idea and the post.
Hello Pete, how interesting about the journals. I am looking forward to trying this app which I have just downloaded. In my workshops I suggest people use Otter AI as they have a free (up to 300 minutes a month) transcription limit! But I love trying new apps so thanks for the tip. Looking forward to our chat during the week.
Thank you,Jane. this is great. I do miss my father but this gives me a chance to do something for my husband's children
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These questions are genius! I've just started to try to write a bit of family history and planned to write a bit about people I remember eg my garndmother - and immediately got bogged down on the issue of whose perspective I'm trying to write from - am I writing about her, factually, or my personal recollections of her? Your (Jane's) questions help me sort this issue out. Thank you so very much.
Let me know how you go Margaret! I am constantly refining.
What an inspired thought Jane and one I'm sharing with my daughters, so they can connect with their Dad. Maybe their partners will find time to connect with their Dads too. I have one recording of my Dad and I treasure it, every time I listen to it, I become emotional with the memories it evokes. Thank you for the questions to ask, having a starting point helps.
Hi Allison, I’m so glad that you have a recording of your Dad. That’s very special. We sometimes forget how precious it is to hear the voices of people we have loved and lost. Thanks for sharing this.