National Day of Listening - 11/27

November 27th is the National Day of Listening. By recording the stories of our lives with the people we care about, we experience our history, hopes, and humanity. Spend some time talking with your loved ones about their lives, their memories, and consider recording it. Several years ago, my brother interviewed my grandmother about her childhood, and sent a cd with their session to family members. She talked about growing up during a time when they walked everywhere and had to produce their own food. It was a moving gift.

You can record the stories on your own. Or, consider participating in the StoryCorp project.  StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, creating a growing portrait of who we really are as Americans.The stories recorded (you get a free cd of your recording) are archived at the Library of Congress. To read or listen to some of the stories that have already been recorded, go to www.storycorps.org. For tips on recording your conversations with your loved ones: http://www.storycorps.org/record-your-story/