me, myself and my life

The Journal now available!

2009-12-16T23:19:00.000-08:00

Listen closely. Your life is calling. And before it passes you by, wouldn't you like to know what it's saying. You can, with The Journal. In your life journal you can write about all those moments, thoughts, dreams, fears, and everything else that you experience every day. And, instead of staring at a blank page, not knowing where to begin, you're presented with questions that you can answer at your own leisure. There are also pages for photos and much more. The random questions and tasks could get you thinking about your life in ways you've never before. You may laugh, cry, get angry, but you will get your life down on paper so you have a record of it in the future. With your copy of The Journal, you can see what cooks up. Maybe a life legacy or just a little life therapy.

Take a few minutes and think about the following questions from The Journal. And when you’re ready to start your life journal, just click on one of the links below to get your own copy online or check your local bookstore.

Available now!

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Kindle on your iPhone

2009-03-05T23:19:00.000-08:00

Amazon has released a new Kindle app for the iPhone. So if you don't mind reading your books on a screen and you own an iPhone, you may want to download the free app today. Reviews so far have been favorable.

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Journaling on your iPhone

2009-02-06T22:21:00.000-08:00

If you have an iPhone and you like to journal, then you might enjoy Gratitude Journal, an application that allows you to record up to five things you are grateful for each day. It comes with six theme designs and is passcode protected. It also rates your day and presents you with an inspirational quote when you create a new journal entry.

Review: Gratitude Journal for iPhone

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Welcome to your life!

2009-02-03T15:43:00.000-08:00

Welcome to your life!

If you've had success recording your life story in the book, me, myself and my life, you may enjoy creating your life list, too. In your Life List book you'll get the chance to document all those things you still want to do in your life. Your life list can include anything from painting your downstairs bathroom to opening your own restaurant. On the blank pages, paste in photos, newspaper articles, postcards, and anything else that symbolizes your life list goal. On the lined pages write your life list.

Your life list is the map to the rest of your life. You get one chance at this crazy thing called life, so don't be afraid to be curious and adventurous. Your life list book is like your own secret journal. Fill it with your goals and dreams no matter how crazy you think they may sound. So grab your Life List book and open your mind. Your life is waiting!

Available now!

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History: Christmas

2008-12-15T23:34:00.000-08:00

History: The Real Story of Christmas

Christmas Videos

History: Peanuts, Snoopy, Charles Schulz

2008-10-02T20:26:00.000-07:00

History: Peanuts, Snoopy, Charles Schulz

Snoopy's Home

Do you have a story to tell?

2008-10-01T16:52:00.000-07:00

Your story is waiting to be told.

me, myself and my life

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BOOK LAUNCH - Get ready to leave your mark on the world!

2008-09-30T23:15:00.000-07:00

In the new book me, myself and my life you can document your life journey, relive moments from your past, and learn a little more about yourself. Your life book will allow you to leave your mark on the world. So what are you waiting for? Your story is waiting to be told.

Available Wednesday, October 1

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Life Story: The Flintstones

2008-09-30T18:42:00.000-07:00

The Flintstones (Fred Flintstone) Biography

Warner Bros. - The Flintstone

Life Story: Gene Autry

2008-09-30T18:37:00.000-07:00

Gene Autry Biography

The Autry National Center

Life Story: Ed Sullivan

2008-09-28T14:09:00.000-07:00

Ed Sullivan Biography

The Ed Sullivan Show

Ancestor Appreciation Day

2008-09-27T16:39:00.001-07:00

Today is ancestor appreciation day. Spend the day tracing your family tree and learning more about your past.

Top 20 tips for taking better pictures

2008-09-26T21:09:00.000-07:00

In your life book—me, myself and my life—you'll find pages where you can paste in photos to show how you've changed over the years. Need to take some new pictures but feeling a little rusty using your camera? Check out the following tips to get you back to being a shutterbug in no time.

1. Place your horizon line 1/3 from the top or bottom of your frame for more pleasing results.

2. Watch for trees (and other objects) centered behind your subject. If this happens, move your subject to the left or right of the tree.

3. Instead of taking pictures of your subject straight on, try different points of view from the left and right, above and below the subject.

4. Frame your subject with a tree, window, or anything else interesting in the foreground.

5. Clothes with busy patterns are a distraction in pictures. Have your subject wear clothing with solid colors.

6. Hold your camera vertically for portraits.

7. Use natural light whenever possible.

8. Take pictures in the early morning or early evening for softer lighting. Pictures taken during the afternoon can produce harsh shadows on your subject.

9. Set your white balance to cloudy to get warmer colors in your photos.

10. Know your camera's shooting modes. Most of the time selecting the right shooting mode over "auto mode" will produce better results.

11. Pay attention to your background as well as your subject. The background should not be a distraction, but it should add interest to a photo.

12. Get closer to your subject to make the shot more personal.

13. Take photos outside after a rainstorm. Everything will look cleaner and brighter.

14. If your camera has a red-eye reduction option, select it when using the flash. If your camera doesn't offer this, to avoid red-eye have your subject look toward your camera but not directly at it. If that doesn't work, stand farther away or don't use the flash and use natural lighting or lamp lights instead.

15. Don't snap off shots without studying the scene. Walk around for the best angle and wait for the light to be just right.

16. If something distracting is in your picture, for example a fast-food bag or soda can, remove it before taking the picture.

17. Cameras with more megapixels allow you to make larger prints because they will have a higher resolution. If you haven't purchased a new digital camera in a few years, and you're not happy with the prints your current model produces, then you may want to purchase a newer camera with more megapixels.

18. Always be prepared with extra batteries and extra memory cards.

19. Don't be afraid to experiment with different angles, use your camera's shooting options, and take pictures of subjects you've never tried before. If you use a digital camera, you can experiment all you want and delete the unwanted pictures from your computer.

20. Back up your image files regularly! Write this task on your calendar as a reminder.

Life Story: Barbara Bel Geddes

2008-09-13T20:06:00.000-07:00

Barbara Bel Geddes Biography

Barbara Bel Geddes Fast Facts

Life Story: John Lennon

2008-08-29T17:19:00.000-07:00

John Lennon Biography

Ono brings John’s art to Newton

Life Story: Dudley Moore

2008-08-18T18:08:00.000-07:00

Dudley Moore Biography

Dudley Moore Fast Facts

Life Story: John Ritter

2008-08-02T19:08:00.000-07:00

John Ritter Biography

John Ritter Immortalized

Life Story: James Dean

2008-07-30T23:34:00.000-07:00

James Dean Biography

Remembering James Dean after 77 years

Life Story: Lucille Ball

2008-07-27T22:06:00.000-07:00

Lucille Ball Biography

Lucille Ball's Birthday Celebration
August 1-3, 2008

Life Story: Elvis Presley

2008-07-23T21:46:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley Biography

Elvis Week 2008 Event Calendar & Ticket Information
Saturday, August 9 – Sunday, August 17

Creativity around the world

2008-07-19T17:12:00.000-07:00

On the me, myself and my life Web site, you’ll find tips on how to get creative when working on your life book. Here is an interesting site about a guy who sent 1000 journals around the world and waited to see what he got when they returned. If you’re looking for inspiration when working on your life book, check out some of the journal entries on the site 1001 Journals. Also, if you’re in San Francisco this August, you can check out the film at the Roxy.

Recording voice in your life story

2008-07-18T16:42:00.000-07:00

When you’re creating your life story, you’re not limited to just writing. You can also include voice recordings on button-size devices like the following:

Electronic Record-It Button

Technologies To Remember - My Pages Talk - Speaking Up - 30 Second Voice Recorder

Talking Module
also available at: Mini Voice Recorder - VoiceOver
also available at: Mini Voice Recorder (Voice-Over)

Life Story: Marilyn Monroe

2008-07-18T16:11:00.000-07:00

Marilyn Monroe Time Magazine

Marilyn Monroe Biography

Life Stories

2008-07-07T18:53:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the blog for the book me, myself and my life! Here you'll find tips on creating your life story and the life stories of some people you may have heard of. If you're interested in writing your life story, and want to leave your mark on the world, check out the book's Web site for more information. Your story is waiting to be told!

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