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Ink Stains: A Real-Life Love Story

January 22nd, 2016|Categories: Join The Conversation|

The following is a true story that took place during WWII: Dan and Clara were a young couple who met in the years before WWII. When Clara was only 16-years-old, still in high school, Dan proposed and they were soon married. After graduating high school and attending a semester of college, WWII broke out and the [...]

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Make this Christmas about Memories

December 10th, 2015|Categories: Join The Conversation|

If you’re like me, Christmastime and the holidays is a season filled with traditions and memories. Nothing sends the chills and excitement of Christmas down my back like the sound of a crackling fire, the smell of freshly brewed hot chocolate, or the opening notes of “Sleigh Ride.” However, if you’re also like me you probably [...]

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3 Gift Ideas for the Person Who Has Everything

December 1st, 2015|Categories: Join The Conversation|

It’s the Christmas season. Can you believe it’s already here? Christmas means snow and hot chocolate, family get-togethers, singing favorite holiday songs, and gift giving. Unfortunately, that last item on the list—getting those perfect gifts for everyone—can be one of the most stress-inducing tasks you’ll face all year. When you give a gift, you want it [...]

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10 Ways to Make this Thanksgiving Full of Gratitude

November 25th, 2015|Categories: Join The Conversation|

Thanksgiving is practically here! In the spirit of the season, here at Fjor Films we’re happy to share with you our top 10 ways to show gratitude and get in that “thankful” spirit this holiday season. Let us know in the comments if you have any other ways to show gratitude that we didn’t cover! 1. [...]

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Telling a Story of Heartbreak and Courage

November 13th, 2015|Categories: Join The Conversation|

  Filming the Charlie Reitze project was one of the most exciting opportunities that has come to me. Charlie is a humorist, a prankster, and a man who loves to make others laugh. He is sharp as a tack, super unique, and isn't afraid of anything. Charlie served in the Army during the Vietnam War and [...]

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3 Great Questions to Include in Your Veteran Interview

October 29th, 2015|Categories: Join The Conversation|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Asking a family member or friend questions about their military service can be a hard thing, especially if you have little or no experience with the military yourself. Often, former members of the military will open up to other veterans. If you have someone who is a veteran and willing to help you in your family [...]

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The Powerful and Surprising Effects of Grandparents on Grandchildren and the Other Way Around

October 22nd, 2015|Categories: Join The Conversation|

  Graham Glasgow is the starting center for the University of Michigan football team. He also lives with his 81-year-old grandma in a college apartment. These two, incongruous facts tell a simple and powerful story of the effects that grandparents can have on their grandchildren. Glasgow was arrested last year for driving under the influence of [...]

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Veterans’ Stories Are Our Stories

October 16th, 2015|Categories: Join The Conversation|

There’s a reason that American Sniper, a 2015 film about real-life American military sniper Chris Kyle, was a box-office success, staying in theaters for a longer-than-normal run and bringing in millions of dollars for the producers. The film portrays the real-life triumphs and struggles of Kyle as he undergoes hardships and challenges that most everyday Americans [...]

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3 Tips on How to Feel Confident in a Personal History Interview

October 16th, 2015|Categories: Join The Conversation|

For most of us, sitting down to interview a family member or close friend for a family history project can be nerve-wracking and intimidating. After all, not all of us are Barbara Walters--we don’t typically sit down with people in a recorded setting and ask them questions. So when we do get Aunt Ethel to sit [...]

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Four Great Questions to Ask in a Family History Interview

September 9th, 2015|Categories: Join The Conversation|

Photo by Imagenes Gratis Four Great Questions to Ask in a Family History Interview  By: Ryan Brown You’ve worked hard convincing Aunt Ethel to sit down in front of your voice recorder or your video camera but now what? If you’re like a lot of people, you worry more about the nuts and bolts [...]

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