Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Long Memories Enabling individuals to easily and enjoyably "Make, Capture, Organize and Share Memories, Now & Forever!" ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](http://www.longmemories.info/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Filling Your Binder of a Lifetime - - new version with many enhancements!](http://www.longmemories.info/albinism) - It's exciting to announce the release of Version 4.0 of the Binder of a Lifetime (BoaL)! This version contains substantial updates (made in 2019) in the At The End and Key Info sections. Download Version 4.0 sections FREE from the Resources Center of BinderOfALifetime.com Check out this 4-minute BoaL vlog with BoaL highlights, introduction and - [What’s your “Recipe for Living a Significant Life?”](http://www.longmemories.info/albinism) - On a weekly basis, Rita Heikenfeld has a recipe in the local newspaper (Forest Hills Journal) for some glorious food dish. Periodically I cut the recipe out with plans to prepare it. Sadly, that recipe rarely makes it from the newsclippings folder to the dinner table. Thinking about great recipes and how infrequently they are - [Hello world!](http://www.longmemories.info/albinism) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! - [Long Memories Cincinnati](http://www.longmemories.info/albinism) ## Pages - [](http://www.longmemories.info/) - Everyone has a story to tell. OUR GOAL? Making it easier for individuals to do "storytelling using available technologies" so they can economically, enjoyably and effectively Make Memories Capture Memories Organize Memories Share Memories Now & (Virtually) Forever!" Want a systematic, phased approach to assembling important thoughts, memories and other information all in one place? - [Website Examples](http://www.longmemories.info/website-examples) - Steven Allan Long - Long Memories Website Frederick Walker Cline - Long Memories military veteran Website Cline Clan Chronicled — an example of a four-generation website Other LM webpages as examples of what we've done... Gustin Longs: links to each of the generations and their activities plus a summary of the household Leland Davis: WW - [Resources](http://www.longmemories.info/resources) - “Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren't very new after all.” – Abraham Lincoln Binder of a Lifetime (BoaL) Resource Center includes .pdf and .doc files for filling out your binder other resources including some contacts prompts for each of the sections listed below ... ABOUT ME - RESOURCES - [AT THE END (End of Life) RESOURCES](http://www.longmemories.info/at-the-end-resources) - AT THE END – In addition to the AT THE END Binder of a Lifetime starter materials (HERE,) there are many excellent resources available, including these: Celebration of Life – Planning for it… (some thoughts from Long Memories) 7 Elements of a Healing and Meaningful Funeral (from funeralbasics.org) Compassion & Choices is an organization providing - [Albinism Relief Program - Togo, West Africa](http://www.longmemories.info/albinism-togo-west-africa) - The Long family has extended family living in Togo, West Africa. On their trip there in 2009, the Longs established a program to help those who are suffering albinism. Togo has a relatively high number of individuals with albinism. People with this skin pigmentation genetic condition are hurt substantially in their eyes and on their - [Recipes for Significant Living](http://www.longmemories.info/recipes-for-significant-living) - Recipes for Significant Living What "words of wisdom" would you share with the next generation? Are there certain phrases/sayings that you've heard or said that resonate as primary messages you would want others to remember? Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a collection of all the great "recipes for significant living” we have received from - [Cline Contributions - Recipe for a Significant Life](http://www.longmemories.info/cline-contributions-recipe-for-a-significant-life) - From Fred Cline Have basic religious (Christian mentioned specifically) convictions Life has shown him the correctness of the paraphrased adage “Significance is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration” “It’s not how dirty you get, it’s how long you stay dirty” Exterior relevance given his life in the Cline Soil Service and farming Interior relevance as it - [About Me RESOURCES](http://www.longmemories.info/about-me-resources) - Books: these have good starter questions for loved ones Questions to Bring You Closer to Dad by Gustafson and Spizman Memento: My Life in Stories by McQueen (thanks Joan S.!) My Dad. His Stories. His Words. by Zadra Checklist for My Family: A Guide to My History, Financial Plans, and Final Wishes by Hurme (ABA/AARP) - [BINDER OF A LIFETIME - RESOURCE CENTER](http://www.longmemories.info/binder-of-a-lifetime-resources) - At the End | Key Info | About Me | Wills | Health Care PoA | PoA for HC | Steve Long | Long Memories | Cincinnati | VSED | Stop Drinking | Stop Eating - [PICTURES - RESOURCES](http://www.longmemories.info/pictures-resources) - Photos & Video: Scanning, Printing, Conversion recommendations A nice CNET article on scanning and organizing your photos is HERE An excellent 3-minute CNET video on options for converting your VHS tapes to DVD is HERE Some sources for digital conversion of your photos, slides, negatives, audio and video tapes (no recommendations though, so check them - [WILLS/POA - RESOURCES](http://www.longmemories.info/wills-poa-resources) - FreeWill - It only takes 20 minutes to write or update your legal will, for free - [REFLECTIONS - RESOURCES](http://www.longmemories.info/reflections-resources) - Resources for Bucket List creation and help achieving! - [KEY INFO - RESOURCES](http://www.longmemories.info/key-info-resources) - Everplans may be an option if you want a place to keep all such documents on the internet. Check out their checklists HERE - [Binder of a Lifetime (BoaL)](http://www.longmemories.info/binder-of-a-lifetime) - Want to give your loved ones a gift that is priceless? A gift that costs you very little, except your time… Start filling up your “Binder of a Lifetime!” - [Kpandja Djawe](http://www.longmemories.info/kpandja-djawe) - Kpandja Djawe | Steve Long | Long Memories | Togo | Congo | CDC - [LM Missives - messages from readers (and responses)](http://www.longmemories.info/lm-missives-responses-from-readers) - Eloise writes: Your article is beautiful! I printed it for Steve to read Pam writes: I love reading your articles in the Forest Hills Journal! Alice writes: Slipping my newsletter, revisiting pivotal events in my 2015, into Christmas cards, and appreciating your posting regarding the value of doing this. I agree with your premise completely. - [End of Life Planning - Helpful Hints](http://www.longmemories.info/end-of-life-planning-helpful-hints) - For Visitations Scatter photos on different tables - ideally organized chronologically or in some other fashion - at the funeral home, church, or wherever the visitation is held Put out treasured items as reminders (one family put out some paintings of the widower, prompting discussions with him and of the deceased) Display the family tree - [Recipes for Significant Living - Public Materials](http://www.longmemories.info/recipes-for-significant-living-public-materials) - Recipes for Significant Living - Public Materials Here are recipe insights from various public sources... Betty White's commentary A book of recipes from people from all "walks of life" - If I could tell you just one thing by Richard Reed A little humor - what Jeremy's dad (Walt) suggests in the Zits cartoon Family - [What is “the dash” all about?](http://www.longmemories.info/what-is-the-dash-all-about) - The poem “The Dash” was written by Linda Ellis HERE is the author’s website with the poem in its entirety HERE is the author reading her poem “The Dash” - [BoaL Humor](http://www.longmemories.info/boal-humor) - Awkward questions – after you pass… (F-Minus) PHOTOS – why did they end at this point? ( F-Minus) An Organized Life – One for the money, Two for the Show… Love One Another (and Laugh!) - Pearls Before Swine Don’t know what to get “old people” (what if she wants to be cremated?) – WUMO - [Seniors Sharing Selves (SSS)](http://www.longmemories.info/seniors-sharing-selves-sss) - SSS is a proprietary effort by Long Memories for use with senior living facilities to share their lives and get to know others better. For more information on this, contact us at longmemories2@gmail.com or 513.685.3456 #DearMe is a neat effort to spur discussion this article talks a bit about an effort with seniors. SSS focuses - [Long/Lawson/Bollman/Amedeo](http://www.longmemories.info/long-lawson-bollman-amedeo) - We've enjoyed an incredible number of times together as families. Some pictures as reminders are HERE** (Shutterfly password is the BG street - all lower case letters - where the Long kids grew up. Contact one of the Longs to get that street name if it doesn't come to mind) :-) HERE is a little - [Sweet Sue Amedeo](http://www.longmemories.info/sweet-sue-amedeo) - Did you first meet her as Sweet Sue L.? Or was it Sweet Sue A.? ‘cause when you finally met her she likely made your day She had so many great traits Did Sweet Sue Amedeo But the brightest one for me Was her positive glow. She showed it from a young age (We knew - [Jack Gedeon](http://www.longmemories.info/jack-gedeon) - Some of Jack’s early moves – Youtube video - [Rosemanie Preval Long](http://www.longmemories.info/rosemanie-preval-long) - Just the Facts Born: Rosemanie Preval on July 12, 1997 in Ranquitte, Haiti Attended Highlands High School, Ft. Thomas KY KY State Champion 2015 – Triple Jump Haiti Reflections Video of Rosemanie talking about the January, 2010 earthquake in Haiti Track Highlights KY Track website for detailed results (athletic.net) 2015 KY State Championships Triple - [Marilyn Long BoaL Pictures and Video](http://www.longmemories.info/marilyn-long-boal-pictures-and-video) - [Andrew Edmund Long](http://www.longmemories.info/andrew-edmund-long) - Here is Andy's website: http://ceadserv1.nku.edu/longa// Rather than put a lot of material on this Long Memories page, you can reference most of his documents there! :-) - [Alexis Gedeon](http://www.longmemories.info/alexis-gedeon) - Just the Facts Born: Alexis Lyn Gedeon on February 16, 1993 in Fremont, OH A energetic, engaging, talented woman teaching high school history in Northwest Ohio (as of 2019-08) Completed the 2019 Delaware Triathalon (70.3 miles total of swimming, biking and running!) Summary of her overall experience and thoughts (also at JG3 site HERE)Facebook post and - [Happy 90th Birthday, Bill Rock!!](http://www.longmemories.info/happy-90th-birthday-bill-rock) - We're wishing we could be with you in person, but this will have to do... The Long family singing Happy Birthday CLICK HERE - happy birthday done "cacophony style" via Zoom CLICK HERE Zoom recording of happy birthday (you'll see our newest niece, Louange, a little closer up in one of the frames with her - [BoaL Paramedic One-Pager](http://www.longmemories.info/boal-paramedic-one-pager) - Paramedic One-Pager In case of emergency, it’s always good to bring along your Binder of a Lifetime (BoaL) to the hospital. However, to supply quick information for emergency personnel, it’s handy to have a one-pager readily accessible. Thus, the “Paramedic One-Pager” that goes conveniently on your refrigerator using one of the ubiquitous refrigerator magnets. Why - [Tom Hern](http://www.longmemories.info/tom-hern) - Tom's Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, July 20th, beginning at 1pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 126 S. Church Street, Bowling Green, OH 43402. [Parking is off Grove Street. Enter and go down one level to the basement.] We would like to get a headcount on folks planning to attend, so we can - [Yvonne Wiley](http://www.longmemories.info/yvonne-wiley) - Just the Facts - Yvonne Wiley Born: Yvonne Jude Antal on June 16, 1936 at the family home in Chippewa Lake, Ohio Died: still alive and kickin’ as of March 25, 2018! Married: Wilbur on February 1, 1957 Children: Deb, Kim and Will Henry Furnace, Nabisco Brands, Yvonne's life in pictures Biography in - [Articles by Long Memories LLC founders](http://www.longmemories.info/articles-by-long-memories-llc-founders) - We've been submitting memory-related items to the Cincinnati regional papers (and Cincinnati.com) on a monthly basis since early 2015 Here's a listing of the articles (the articles are also HERE in .PDF format, if you're unable to read the Cincinnati.com articles or want them in this format) Jewelry Boxes in southeast Cincinnati (Amazing Medical Advances, - [Articles by Long Memories LLC founders - PDF format](http://www.longmemories.info/articles-by-long-memories-llc-founders-pdf-format) - We've been submitting memory-related items to the Cincinnati regional papers (and Cincinnati.com) on a monthly basis since early 2015 and those versions are HERE. The articles are also below in .PDF format in case you're unable to read the Cincinnati.com articles above or want them in this format Jewelry Boxes in SE Cincinnati (Amazing Medical - [Justification for doing Long Memories efforts NOW!](http://www.longmemories.info/justification-for-long-memories-efforts-now) - Joe Neyer: Dying With Dignity While Living With Dignity (Part 1; Part 2 - Time For One More Dream; Part 3 - Finding His Way Home) Living Life to Fullest While He Still Can - Paul Daughterty article ("I'm blessed I've got a death sentence" - Ken Schappell) - [Things My Father (Joe Biden) Taught Me - Hunter Biden in Popular Mechanics](http://www.longmemories.info/things-my-father-joe-biden-taught-me-hunter-biden-in-popular-mechanics) - On the best lesson his dad ever taught him: "The single best thing is, family comes first. Over everything. I can't think of anything that has been more pervasive and played a larger part in my life than that simple lesson… he didn't have to teach it by saying it. It was just in his - ["Home is Where the Heart Is" Benefit for Family Promise of Northern Kentucky - February 12, 2016](http://www.longmemories.info/benefit-for-family-promise-of-northern-kentucky-february-12-2016) - Come join the "Home is Where the Heart Is" Fundraiser (Bourbon & Wine Tasting) to benefit Family Promise of Northern Kentucky on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Griffin Elite Sports and Wellness, 700 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018. There will be music, tastings and appetizers. Tickets are $50 if you register by mail (allowing time - [“Seven score and twelve years ago...” - November 2015 MMMM](http://www.longmemories.info/seven-score-and-twelve-years-ago-november-2015-mmmm) - Who would you like to have to have lunch with, if you could choose anyone from the past or the present? This was the question at a church retreat several years back and many of us answered “Abraham Lincoln.” Among the many questions I might ask “Honest Abe” would include: how, in the midst of - [Recipe Contributions](http://www.longmemories.info/recipe-contributions) - Recipe Contributions Here are some recipes for living a significant life ... From a health care professional (currently VP and Chief Nurse Executive) in the St. Louis area Work hard Be thankful for what you have Make a difference From a researcher in the Baltimore area: It’s not as important to do what you like - [Recipe - nurse from NW Ohio](http://www.longmemories.info/recipe-nurse-from-nw-ohio) - This from a dear family friend living in NW Ohio whose most important and rewarding job was being the mother of five children. Also, she has experienced much through various efforts, including: as a nurse, as a registered social worker, earning a Master's in Health Education with a focus in Gerontology; and capturing family memories. - [Books: these have good starter questions for loved ones](http://www.longmemories.info/books-containing-good-starter-questions-for-loved-ones) - Questions to Bring You Closer to Dad by Gustafson and Spizman Memento: My Life in Stories by McQueen My Dad. His Stories. His Words. by Zadra Checklist for My Family: A Guide to My History, Financial Plans, and Final Wishes by Hurme (ABA/AARP) - link includes downloadable checklist .pdfs - [Recipe for Significant Living - Chris from Cincinnati](http://www.longmemories.info/recipe-for-significant-living-chris-from-cincinnati) - Chris – sales & marketing professional Being a good husband Being a best friend Providing encouragement Demonstrating love through action and words 100% commitment to the relationship Saying I’m sorry Loving deeply Being a good father Teach through being a role model Making time Being there Having them know I am always on their side - [Canons of Conduct - Thomas Jefferson](http://www.longmemories.info/canons-of-conduct-thomas-jefferson) - Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father of the United States, our country's 3rd President, and the writer of the first draft of the 'Declaration of Independence' always took the opportunity to advise his children, grandchildren, and others on matters of personal conduct. Over the years, Jefferson developed a list of axioms and moral truisms for personal - [FORM: Recipe for a Significant Life](http://www.longmemories.info/form-recipe-for-a-significant-life) - [Worldly Wisdom - Cincinnati Recipes](http://www.longmemories.info/worldly-wisdom-cincinnati-recipes) - Worldly Wisdom Tips - Cincinnati Recipes Dave Knox - Rockfish Chief Marketing Officer (quote from Cincinnati Enquirer 2015-03-03) "Knox said he harbors no regrets from his 34 years, with each experience leading him to his life today. 'Even the tough spots of life have shaped who I am today and led me to the great - [Celebration of Life - Planning for it...](http://www.longmemories.info/celebration-of-life-planning-for-it) - Finishing & Celebrating Prepared - Preparing for continuation of an exciting and fulfilled life, with thoughts and planning for an easier finish – can happen at any age and any stage (don’t have to be diagnosed with cancer to die…) What is on your “bucket list?” Are you making plans to do any of these - [Sample Page](http://www.longmemories.info/sample-page) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger - [Impactful obituary - an example](http://www.longmemories.info/impactful-obituary-example) - To protect the privacy of the family, the last name and details are excluded, but this shows a lot about Frank's character and is the type of obituary that Long Memories really likes! ... departed this life peacefully on April 1, 2014, at home in the company of his loving family. He had just turned - [Contact Us](http://www.longmemories.info/contact-us) - We're just an email or phone call (513.225.2335) away... - [Notable Quotes](http://www.longmemories.info/notable-quotes) - From a presentation by Renee' Zucchero, Associate Professor at Xavier University** “the power of story lies in the act of telling and the human interaction that surrounds it” – Meuser (2011, p. 188), emphasis added “It is not the process of life review but the achievement of integrity in such a life review that promotes ## Categories - [Uncategorized](http://www.longmemories.info/category/uncategorized)