Angela Todd·Jul 31, 2024“Junk History” and why a woman’s legacy is more important than everDid you happen to see Princess Qajar of the Persian Empire? She’s been floating around the socials. Again.
Angela Todd·Jul 16, 2024Inclusive Family History: disabilities, traumatic births, special needs, and granular milestonesI bow down to NICU nurses whenever and wherever I meet them. Our first child stayed behind in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for…
Angela Todd·Jun 20, 2024“I’m so glad I didn’t have a girl!” What stories are we telling girls — and each other?It was a gut-punch, and my young daughter overheard it as she stomped away pouting.
Angela Todd·Aug 1, 2018Got A Box of Photos? Three things to evaluate first.Did you get handed a box of family photos? Not sure what to do with that box? I can help. First, take a breath and let’s consider setting…
Angela Todd·May 15, 2018On honoring a mentor who set me on my path…They say we die twice — once when our bodies give out, and again the last time our name is spoken aloud.
Angela Todd·May 15, 2018Any kid will do: Be sure to ask youngsters what THEY remember!If you give a kid a camera, you’re going to be surprised!
Angela Todd·Mar 20, 2018My Grandparents’ Shocking First Date“Once upon a time there was a farm girl — the youngest of six kids. She was shy and thought she was ugly. She had some very glamorous older…
Angela Todd·Feb 23, 2018To Love What Is Ugly: Family StoriesWe giggled onscreen together when she told me about the ring her grandmother had left her. ”It is so ugly! And I so love it.”
Angela Todd·Oct 26, 2017Not Your Grandma’s Family HistoryFamily history makes your family stronger. But what’s IN family histories these days might not be what you’re thinking…