Christmas has always been one of my most favorite times of the year. The furthest back I can remember, circa age four, the local mall had, of course, Santa Claus, but also…TWO REINDEER. Not live reindeer. But to me, they may as well have been. I can still envision their smiling plushy faces with heads that turned, welcoming eyes that blinked, and mouths that moved and…spoke!
Sometimes we need a Clarence, from the classic film “It’s A Wonderful Life”, in our lives to help us know our worth. Sometimes we need a guardian angel to listen to us and to empathize with our deepest fears. Sometimes we need someone to validate why we were put on this earth and how we have made a difference. Who is your Clarence?
With Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Chanukah, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day coming up we will certainly not be bored. On the contrary, the likelihood is that we’ll be literally inundated with shopping deals, events, dinners, and other celebrations. Make the most of it and get your agenda sorted now!
If you haven’t heard of the poem “The Dash” by Linda Ellis, the team here at LifeBook Memoirs highly recommends you find a quiet place, pull up a chair, and get ready to feel all the feels. Perhaps most often heard during eulogies and memorial services, “The Dash” is a moving account of the true meaning of life. Imagine being able to capture and share the contents of your family member’s dash.
One of the most wonderful times of the year, where family, friends, and traditions are celebrated and revered, is here. One tradition that has transcended generations is Macy’s parade in New York City. Since the first march in 1924, the parade has captivated audiences and become synonymous with the start of the holiday season.
We are very grateful for YPO’s support of LifeBook’s quest to help people supporting their parents better. Roy, our founder. was interviewed by YPO for their website about what inspired him to start LifeBook. It’s great to see such an amazing organization showing an interest in Roy’s campaign to help people care for their parents.
Golf fans across the world turn their attention to the UK in anticipation of the 147th Open. Competing for one of the most prestigious trophies in sport, golf’s best from all corners of the globe have converged in their attempts to attain the Claret Jug (not to mention the £1.42 million for the winner). One of LifeBook’s own will be in Carnoustie to watch the final two rounds.
The Royal wedding fever hit the UK on 19th May and everyone is still talking about it. The LifeBook barn is buzzing about who wore what, how incredible Meghan Markle and Prince Harry looked together. Everybody loves a royal wedding, as evidenced by the legions of well-wishers who lined the streets of Windsor.
With Christmas rapidly approaching (only three weeks to go at the time of writing!), we here at LifeBook Memoirs are currently experiencing our busiest Christmas production schedule yet. Unfortunately, Santa is too busy to help with our deliveries this year, but at least we’re now on first-name terms with our couriers.
Afraid of the ticking clock? Not sure you’ll be aging well? The LifeBook Memoirs’ team offers eight suggestions on how to age well: use it or lose it, embrace the senior moment, old dogs new tricks, a change is a good as a rest, there is more time than you think, tasks of aging, sandwich generation, and eat drink and be merry.
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