Memories and Musings
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Harvesting Memories: Nina Tisara on Preserving Family Stories
Alexandria, VA – Thanksgiving. Christmas. New Year’s. They’re coming. Families and friends will gather. These are very good times to…
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Kathleen Corcoran Turns a Lifetime of Memories Into ‘Northern Notes’
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — For Kathleen Corcoran, the stories that became her newest book had been waiting a long time to…
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Paper Clip History: From Office Tool to Symbol of Resistance
Alexandria, VA – When I retired from Tisara Photography, a friend asked what I would do next. A mosaic on…
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Community Newspaper Interns: Lessons From a Lifetime in Journalism
Alexandria, VA – Zebra publisher Mary Wadland (aka Ms. Miracle Mary) introduced us to three summer interns at the June…
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On Storytelling: From Fairy Tales to Cave Art and Human Memory
Alexandria, VA – When I was young, I loved to pretend. I listened to Let’s Pretend on the radio. From…
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On Role Models: Nina Tisara Reflects on Inspiring Alexandria Women
Alexandria, VA – I was reminded of the importance of role models when I read an article highlighting the achievements…
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Automobiles in Alexandria: A Family History Across Generations
Alexandria, VA – Ever since I drove my car into a ditch recently and had to seriously consider the consequences…
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Alexandria Honors ASALH Northern Virginia Branch
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Organizing Northern Virginia Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)…
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Alexandria Plants Pinwheel Garden for Child Abuse Prevention
ALEXANDRIA, VA — In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Alexandria Celebrates Women, in partnership with Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN)…
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