ARTICLES BY SARA JANE RUGGLES

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The geographic narrative

I am dedicating this week’s column to my dear friend, Norman.

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The ‘Object’ of History

Do you ever look at an antique and wonder what the story is behind it? The nostalgia that exists within and around objects has fascinated humans for centuries. It inspires us to collect, archive, and protect the sanctity of historical artifacts because they tell our story.

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Making your soundtrack

Sometimes when we cannot find the right words, music can speak for us. We all have a song or song-style that speaks to our soul in ways we cannot verbally describe. Music is a strong trigger for memory as well as emotion.

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VINTAGE VOICES

Recording the stories of loved ones without the stress of a formal interview setting

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Setting the scene: A way to capture some memories if words are not your style

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Scrumptious Storytelling

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VINTAGE VOICES You’ve got a (hi)story to tell

As this is my inaugural column in the Press, I’d like to briefly introduce myself.

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