#personal-history
#personal-history

Renovation

The 17th-Century Palazzo That Made an Art Dealer Fall Back in Love With Venice

Ward-Jackson rediscovered his roots in a long-forgotten Venetian apartment, revealing a deep personal connection to art and history.

fromstupidDOPE

Books

Angela Fang Zirbes: Reimagining Memory and Monochrome Art | stupidDOPE

Angela Fang Zirbes evolved her art style after a personal loss, exploring emotional depth and personal history through changing techniques and themes.

fromESPN.com

Miscellaneous

No one wanted them to win: Texas' first baseball champions

Alfonso Lopez cherishes memories of his past, especially his high school baseball achievements, demonstrating the lasting impact of nostalgia.

Music

I don't care what they play at my funeral. I'm not going to be there': Ross Kemp's honest playlist

Music has a powerful emotional impact and can evoke strong memories, both positive and negative.

Renovation

The 17th-Century Palazzo That Made an Art Dealer Fall Back in Love With Venice

Ward-Jackson rediscovered his roots in a long-forgotten Venetian apartment, revealing a deep personal connection to art and history.

fromstupidDOPE

Books

Angela Fang Zirbes: Reimagining Memory and Monochrome Art | stupidDOPE

Angela Fang Zirbes evolved her art style after a personal loss, exploring emotional depth and personal history through changing techniques and themes.

fromESPN.com

Miscellaneous

No one wanted them to win: Texas' first baseball champions

Alfonso Lopez cherishes memories of his past, especially his high school baseball achievements, demonstrating the lasting impact of nostalgia.

Music

I don't care what they play at my funeral. I'm not going to be there': Ross Kemp's honest playlist

Music has a powerful emotional impact and can evoke strong memories, both positive and negative.

more#nostalgia

#family-dynamics

Parenting

My mother, the racist

Compassion can surface even amidst deep conflict, stemming from understanding someone's painful past.

fromBuzzFeed

Writing

People Are Sharing The Enormous Secrets They're Keeping From Their Family, And It's Wild

People share deep secrets that could alter family dynamics and personal identities.

Parenting

My mother, the racist

Compassion can surface even amidst deep conflict, stemming from understanding someone's painful past.

fromBuzzFeed

Writing

People Are Sharing The Enormous Secrets They're Keeping From Their Family, And It's Wild

People share deep secrets that could alter family dynamics and personal identities.

more#family-dynamics

Digital life

The one change that worked: I began a quiet, satisfying rebellion against the digital age

Physical prints of moments captured evoke a deeper connection than digital images.

Personal memories and family history can shift perspective from digital obsession to meaningful storytelling.

fromColossal

Design

Deniz Kurdak Crafts Fragility and Resilience in Embroidered Depictions of Porcelain

Ceramics evoke belonging and memory for artist Deniz Kurdak, who combines personal history with needlework to explore identity.

#interior-design

fromDesign Milk

Design

Place and Memory Collide in the House of Lightness

The House of Lightness in Melbourne integrates personal stories and memories into its architectural design, creating a unique reflection of its owners' life journeys.

fromArchitectural Digest

Design

Tour an Uptown Apartment Transformed Into a Rich, Layered Enclave

Homeowners chose to stay in their long-time residence to preserve memories, opting for a major redesign that reflects their current lives.

fromDesign Milk

Design

Place and Memory Collide in the House of Lightness

The House of Lightness in Melbourne integrates personal stories and memories into its architectural design, creating a unique reflection of its owners' life journeys.

fromArchitectural Digest

Design

Tour an Uptown Apartment Transformed Into a Rich, Layered Enclave

Homeowners chose to stay in their long-time residence to preserve memories, opting for a major redesign that reflects their current lives.

more#interior-design

fromThe New Yorker

Writing

Jhumpa Lahiri's Writing Career Began in Stolen Notebooks

Jhumpa Lahiri has sold her papers to the New York Public Library, reflecting on the importance of preserving her literary legacy.

#relationships

fromLos Angeles Times

Writing

Cher's real name is the world's dullest surprise: 3 more exciting things about the singer

Cher learned her real name is Cheryl, not Cherilyn, as detailed in her memoir, revealing deeper personal histories.

fromAll Singles And Married

Writing

Before Cephalonia there was a clearing in the Normandy woods, with a spring and a clear, cold stream | Louis de Bernieres

The author reminisces about summer adventures in France, highlighting the joy of camping and traveling, even amidst earlier financial struggles.

Books

The importance of knowing her Body counts before you marry her.

Choosing a partner with a high body count can bring emotional baggage and unresolved issues into your relationship.

fromLos Angeles Times

Writing

Cher's real name is the world's dullest surprise: 3 more exciting things about the singer

Cher learned her real name is Cheryl, not Cherilyn, as detailed in her memoir, revealing deeper personal histories.

fromAll Singles And Married

Writing

Before Cephalonia there was a clearing in the Normandy woods, with a spring and a clear, cold stream | Louis de Bernieres

The author reminisces about summer adventures in France, highlighting the joy of camping and traveling, even amidst earlier financial struggles.

Books

The importance of knowing her Body counts before you marry her.

Choosing a partner with a high body count can bring emotional baggage and unresolved issues into your relationship.

more#relationships

fromwww.npr.org

Film

Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins plays a game of Wild Card

Barry Jenkins aims to add complexity to the themes of "Mufasa: The Lion King" for a contemporary audience.

Writing

The Queer Book Shops Opening Across the Country

Beverly Nguyen's fragrance collection blends personal memories with family history, creating a sensory experience that connects deeply with her past.

#life-story

Writing

A stitch in time: why clothes are such vivid reminders of the life we've led

Clothes serve as a personal history, evoking memories and emotions similar to a charm bracelet.

fromGay City News

Miscellaneous

'Elton John: Never Too Late' glimpses into gay rock icon's life

'Elton John: Never Too Late' presents a curated version of John's life, emphasizing music and family while omitting some darker aspects.

Writing

A stitch in time: why clothes are such vivid reminders of the life we've led

Clothes serve as a personal history, evoking memories and emotions similar to a charm bracelet.

fromGay City News

Miscellaneous

'Elton John: Never Too Late' glimpses into gay rock icon's life

'Elton John: Never Too Late' presents a curated version of John's life, emphasizing music and family while omitting some darker aspects.

more#life-story

Digital life

Opinion | Why I'm Not Giving Up on American Democracy

The author reflects on their father's imprisonment in Hungary, contrasting past struggles for freedom with modern political admiration for illiberal governance.

US news

fromWashington Post

A cop took a DNA test. He learned his biological dad was locked up for murder.

Brad Ewell discovered he was adopted and learned unsettling truths about his biological father, impacting his sense of identity and family.

Psychology

I've written a diary every day since I was 14. What does that say about me?

Journalling serves as both a record of personal history and a therapeutic tool, offering insights into life and broader societal trends.

Writing

fromThe New Yorker

fromwww.washingtonian.com

Why Josh Brolin Loves James Joyce

Josh Brolin's memoir explores his life in Hollywood, inspired by his childhood journals and relationships, especially with his late mother.

Writing

How a Hit Play Made Me Confront My Family's Tragic History

Leopoldstadt serves as a catalyst for exploring personal Jewish history amidst the backdrop of the Holocaust.

fromWashington Post

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Japan-inspired home bordering Rock Creek Park priced at $3.2 million

The Breers' D.C. home integrates Japanese design elements, reflecting their years of living in Japan and their appreciation for its culture.

fromIndependent

NYC LGBT

Kathleen Watkins on five years without Gay Byrne: 'You don't know someone is gone - really gone - for a long time'

Kathleen Watkins reflects on her life with Gay Byrne, highlighting love, grief, and her spiritual readiness for the next phase of life.

8 months ago

Digital life

The Jewelry Vibe Is Decidedly Victorian

Cece Fein-Hughes's jewelry collection combines personal history and Victorian inspiration, focusing on emotional connections in contemporary design.

fromFortune

9 months ago

Writing

JD Vance's name has changed multiple times. Here are all the iterations

Vance's name has been changed multiple times by his mother and legal processes, leading to curiosity and questions during his introduction as a political figure.