Magical Memoir Moments

It Takes a Village to Write a Memoir: Returning to Lititz, Pennsylvania, Cool Small Town

I grew up on a farm, but I come from a village. This village, commemorated on a plate that rests in my dining room:   Today I write in praise of Lititz, Pennsylvania. I attended Warwick High School, worked at Stauffer’s Market, and attended Lititz Mennonite Church. Most of the drama of my teenage years…

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Sing Out Like Susan Boyle: Five Lessons to Help You Find Your Signature Story

Nothing is more beautiful than an authentic voice that comes straight from the heart and soul of another human being. I can’t think of a better illustration of this fact than Susan Boyle’s first appearance (2009) on the TV show Britain’s Got Talent, which electrified the audience and, eventually, the world. Even if you’ve watched…

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