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I have been
familiar with StoryCorps for a few years. The idea of saving our
stories, given how many have been lost in my own family alone, has always
“struck a chord” with me.
The National
Day of Listening is a new national holiday started by StoryCorps in
2008. On the day after Thanksgiving, StoryCorps asks everyone to take a few
minutes to record an interview with a loved one. You can use recording
equipment that is readily available to you, such as computers, iPhones, and
tape recorders.
Everyone is also encouraged to post a memory to Facebook or Twitter or to tape a tribute on youTube. The key is to somehow document the special memories held by the members of our famly.
At no cost,
though donations would always be appreciated, one can record an interview of
someone in your community and then share it via the Wall of
Listening. This can be an opportunity to visit those in
veteran’s homes, senior centers, homeless shelters, and other community centers
to make sure that their memories are preserved for the future or just start
with the family members with whom you have just shared a Thanksgiving meal!
A
Do-It-Yourself video and Guide are available on the site to help you.
And, nothing says that you have to wait until after Thanksgiving! Any day that you are with family is a great opportunity to record a family story for posterity!
And, nothing says that you have to wait until after Thanksgiving! Any day that you are with family is a great opportunity to record a family story for posterity!
Did you record someone? What was the most special
memory/thought they shared with you?
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