Keepsake Chronicles — Legacy & Storytelling Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/keepsake-chronicles Keepsake Chronicles is a storytelling podcast that explores the profound connection between the objects we keep and the lives we lead. Hosted by J.D. Murgolo, we go beyond the surface of antiques to uncover the oral histories and ancestral threads woven into the items we hold onto. Through personal narratives and intimate interviews, we dive into the human-centered stories of grief, love, and legacy hidden within every memento. Whether it’s a well-worn dictionary or a vintage steamer trunk, we believe that preserving family memories through the things we carry is a sacred act of stewardship. Join us as we prove that sometimes, a keepsake isn't just a thing, it's a whole life in your hand. Fragile Moments a4f264be-87be-59ba-b1d6-26c3ddc575b4 yes Keepsake Chronicles — Season 3 A Keepsakes Update - Season 2 Trailer en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:20:37 -0400 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:21:21 -0400 https://fragilemoments.org/keepsake https://img.transistorcdn.com/AVR9thl4k_og-d8PoRvDd4RrozZq6NDaIRTbha7oHb4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xOWRl/MDcwM2ViNGI2YjRk/NDY2ZjYyZWM5NmIx/N2UyOC5qcGc.jpg Keepsake Chronicles — Legacy & Storytelling https://fragilemoments.org/keepsake episodic J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments Keepsake Chronicles is a storytelling podcast that explores the profound connection between the objects we keep and the lives we lead. Hosted by J.D. Murgolo, we go beyond the surface of antiques to uncover the oral histories and ancestral threads woven into the items we hold onto. Through personal narratives and intimate interviews, we dive into the human-centered stories of grief, love, and legacy hidden within every memento. Whether it’s a well-worn dictionary or a vintage steamer trunk, we believe that preserving family memories through the things we carry is a sacred act of stewardship. Join us as we prove that sometimes, a keepsake isn't just a thing, it's a whole life in your hand. Keepsake Chronicles is a storytelling podcast that explores the profound connection between the objects we keep and the lives we lead. Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments Fragile Moments storytellingpods@gmail.com No No Rachael's Desk 3 3 16 16 Rachael's Desk full 5e234a4f-e11a-4ca6-a6de-7c57a1cad3b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/138a24bb When journalist and author Rachael Wright inherited her grandmother’s dark blue desk, she didn’t just receive a piece of furniture — she inherited a place where family history could continue.

Her grandmother, a Rosie the Riveter born in the 1920s, was a steady presence during Racheal’s childhood. She carried both strength and the quiet regret of a family legacy she never fully uncovered before Alzheimer’s began to fade her memory.

In this episode of Keepsake Chronicles, we trace Racheal’s journey back to her Scottish roots and explore the "quiet responsibility" of carrying stories forward. We look at how certain objects don't just preserve the past — they invite us to continue it.

Inside the episode:

  • The weight of inherited stories and the "deadline" of memory loss.
  • Tracing ancestry and finding the place where your story began.
  • How writing at an ancestral desk changes the craft of storytelling.


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]]> When journalist and author Rachael Wright inherited her grandmother’s dark blue desk, she didn’t just receive a piece of furniture — she inherited a place where family history could continue.

Her grandmother, a Rosie the Riveter born in the 1920s, was a steady presence during Racheal’s childhood. She carried both strength and the quiet regret of a family legacy she never fully uncovered before Alzheimer’s began to fade her memory.

In this episode of Keepsake Chronicles, we trace Racheal’s journey back to her Scottish roots and explore the "quiet responsibility" of carrying stories forward. We look at how certain objects don't just preserve the past — they invite us to continue it.

Inside the episode:

  • The weight of inherited stories and the "deadline" of memory loss.
  • Tracing ancestry and finding the place where your story began.
  • How writing at an ancestral desk changes the craft of storytelling.


Connect with our storyteller HERE
Join the conversation HERE

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If this episode sparked a memory, a question about the craft, or a story you’d rather speak than type, come sit at our table. You can leave a voice note for the studio or explore our resources for creators at:

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]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments 1538 When journalist and author Rachael Wright inherited her grandmother’s dark blue desk, she didn’t just receive a piece of furniture — she inherited a place where family history could continue.

Her grandmother, a Rosie the Riveter born in the 1920s, was a steady presence during Racheal’s childhood. She carried both strength and the quiet regret of a family legacy she never fully uncovered before Alzheimer’s began to fade her memory.

In this episode of Keepsake Chronicles, we trace Racheal’s journey back to her Scottish roots and explore the "quiet responsibility" of carrying stories forward. We look at how certain objects don't just preserve the past — they invite us to continue it.

Inside the episode:

  • The weight of inherited stories and the "deadline" of memory loss.
  • Tracing ancestry and finding the place where your story began.
  • How writing at an ancestral desk changes the craft of storytelling.


Connect with our storyteller HERE
Join the conversation HERE

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If this episode sparked a memory, a question about the craft, or a story you’d rather speak than type, come sit at our table. You can leave a voice note for the studio or explore our resources for creators at:

https://www.speakpipe.com/FragileMoments

]]> Family history, ancestral roots, heirloom stories, Alzheimer's and memory, Scottish heritage, narrative sovereignty No Dan's KuKui Nuts 3 3 15 15 Dan's KuKui Nuts full 6d5189e3-1b2e-4f73-9be2-41c1063a615f https://share.transistor.fm/s/88fe01c4 How do we decide which parts of our past to keep? We explore the legacy of Hawaiian kukui nut leis and the quiet power of objects in shaping our identity.

What happens when the objects we carry no longer match the person we’ve become? In this episode, we sit with Dan as he navigates the tension between two very different chapters of his life, marked by a wedding necklace and a military hat. It is a conversation about the weight of responsibility and the courage it takes to choose which stories to carry forward.

We dive into the cultural significance of the Hawaiian kukui nut, a symbol of enlightenment, protection, and peace. Traditionally, a kukui lei was a source of light for ancient voyagers; here, it serves as a metaphor for the internal light we need when navigating our own transitions.

This is a story about growth, the complexity of identity, and how a simple Hawaiian kukui nut lei can hold the gravity of a life-changing choice. Join us for an unhurried reflection on how we steward our memories without letting them anchor us to the past.


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If this episode sparked a memory, a question about the craft, or a story you’d rather speak than type, come sit at our table. You can leave a voice note for the studio or explore our resources for creators at:

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I listen to every note personally during my Friday stewardship hours. No pressure to be polished, just be human.

]]> How do we decide which parts of our past to keep? We explore the legacy of Hawaiian kukui nut leis and the quiet power of objects in shaping our identity.

What happens when the objects we carry no longer match the person we’ve become? In this episode, we sit with Dan as he navigates the tension between two very different chapters of his life, marked by a wedding necklace and a military hat. It is a conversation about the weight of responsibility and the courage it takes to choose which stories to carry forward.

We dive into the cultural significance of the Hawaiian kukui nut, a symbol of enlightenment, protection, and peace. Traditionally, a kukui lei was a source of light for ancient voyagers; here, it serves as a metaphor for the internal light we need when navigating our own transitions.

This is a story about growth, the complexity of identity, and how a simple Hawaiian kukui nut lei can hold the gravity of a life-changing choice. Join us for an unhurried reflection on how we steward our memories without letting them anchor us to the past.


Connect with our storyteller HERE
Join the conversation HERE

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If this episode sparked a memory, a question about the craft, or a story you’d rather speak than type, come sit at our table. You can leave a voice note for the studio or explore our resources for creators at:

https://www.speakpipe.com/FragileMoments

I listen to every note personally during my Friday stewardship hours. No pressure to be polished, just be human.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments 2327 How do we decide which parts of our past to keep? We explore the legacy of Hawaiian kukui nut leis and the quiet power of objects in shaping our identity.

What happens when the objects we carry no longer match the person we’ve become? In this episode, we sit with Dan as he navigates the tension between two very different chapters of his life, marked by a wedding necklace and a military hat. It is a conversation about the weight of responsibility and the courage it takes to choose which stories to carry forward.

We dive into the cultural significance of the Hawaiian kukui nut, a symbol of enlightenment, protection, and peace. Traditionally, a kukui lei was a source of light for ancient voyagers; here, it serves as a metaphor for the internal light we need when navigating our own transitions.

This is a story about growth, the complexity of identity, and how a simple Hawaiian kukui nut lei can hold the gravity of a life-changing choice. Join us for an unhurried reflection on how we steward our memories without letting them anchor us to the past.


Connect with our storyteller HERE
Join the conversation HERE

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If this episode sparked a memory, a question about the craft, or a story you’d rather speak than type, come sit at our table. You can leave a voice note for the studio or explore our resources for creators at:

https://www.speakpipe.com/FragileMoments

I listen to every note personally during my Friday stewardship hours. No pressure to be polished, just be human.

]]> Hawaiian kukui nut leis, kukui lei, Hawaiian kukui nut, storytelling podcast, personal identity, objects and memory, oral histories, Fragile Moments, J.D. Murgolo, meaning-making No Dr. Vasu's Purple Box 3 3 14 14 Dr. Vasu's Purple Box full 8bb0ff0c-60fe-46f3-bd37-594517f3e4b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8699014 How do small objects hold a lifelong inheritance? We explore the power of family rituals and how childhood memories can become a profound source of emotional healing.

A purple box filled with fake gems might look like a simple toy to an outsider, but for many of us, these are the vessels that hold a lifelong inheritance. In the Season 3 premiere of Keepsake Chronicles, we explore how family rituals and the small, repeated acts of our youth shape the people we eventually become.


In This Episode:

  • The Power of Small Rituals: How repetitive acts of care create a sense of safety.
  • Heirlooms vs. Legacies: Why the "fake" gems often hold the most "real" value.
  • Healing Through Memory: Using our past to anchor our present.


Connect with our storyteller HERE
Join the conversation HERE

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If this episode sparked a memory, a question about the craft, or a story you’d rather speak than type, come sit at our table. You can leave a voice note for the studio or explore our resources for creators at:

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]]> How do small objects hold a lifelong inheritance? We explore the power of family rituals and how childhood memories can become a profound source of emotional healing.

A purple box filled with fake gems might look like a simple toy to an outsider, but for many of us, these are the vessels that hold a lifelong inheritance. In the Season 3 premiere of Keepsake Chronicles, we explore how family rituals and the small, repeated acts of our youth shape the people we eventually become.


In This Episode:

  • The Power of Small Rituals: How repetitive acts of care create a sense of safety.
  • Heirlooms vs. Legacies: Why the "fake" gems often hold the most "real" value.
  • Healing Through Memory: Using our past to anchor our present.


Connect with our storyteller HERE
Join the conversation HERE

---

If this episode sparked a memory, a question about the craft, or a story you’d rather speak than type, come sit at our table. You can leave a voice note for the studio or explore our resources for creators at:

https://www.speakpipe.com/FragileMoments

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments 1839 How do small objects hold a lifelong inheritance? We explore the power of family rituals and how childhood memories can become a profound source of emotional healing.

A purple box filled with fake gems might look like a simple toy to an outsider, but for many of us, these are the vessels that hold a lifelong inheritance. In the Season 3 premiere of Keepsake Chronicles, we explore how family rituals and the small, repeated acts of our youth shape the people we eventually become.


In This Episode:

  • The Power of Small Rituals: How repetitive acts of care create a sense of safety.
  • Heirlooms vs. Legacies: Why the "fake" gems often hold the most "real" value.
  • Healing Through Memory: Using our past to anchor our present.


Connect with our storyteller HERE
Join the conversation HERE

---

If this episode sparked a memory, a question about the craft, or a story you’d rather speak than type, come sit at our table. You can leave a voice note for the studio or explore our resources for creators at:

https://www.speakpipe.com/FragileMoments

]]> Family rituals, childhood memories, emotional healing, heirlooms and legacies, passing down stories, keepsake stories, oral history, personal narrative, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Keepsake Chronicles — Season 3 3 3 Keepsake Chronicles — Season 3 trailer 96d6b19d-c01d-4385-9aa8-7f070eda1592 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4631b899 Some stories live inside objects.

Keepsake Chronicles returns this March with a new season exploring memory, meaning, and the things we choose to carry with us.

Season 3 features intimate conversations about keepsakes, the objects that hold love, grief, identity, and inheritance, and the quiet ways they remind us who we’ve been and who we’re becoming.

These stories move slowly, honoring the emotional weight of what we hold onto.

Produced by Not Today Media. New episodes begin this March.

]]> Some stories live inside objects.

Keepsake Chronicles returns this March with a new season exploring memory, meaning, and the things we choose to carry with us.

Season 3 features intimate conversations about keepsakes, the objects that hold love, grief, identity, and inheritance, and the quiet ways they remind us who we’ve been and who we’re becoming.

These stories move slowly, honoring the emotional weight of what we hold onto.

Produced by Not Today Media. New episodes begin this March.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments 34 Some stories live inside objects.

Keepsake Chronicles returns this March with a new season exploring memory, meaning, and the things we choose to carry with us.

Season 3 features intimate conversations about keepsakes, the objects that hold love, grief, identity, and inheritance, and the quiet ways they remind us who we’ve been and who we’re becoming.

These stories move slowly, honoring the emotional weight of what we hold onto.

Produced by Not Today Media. New episodes begin this March.

]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Annette's Dictionary 2 2 13 13 Annette's Dictionary full e3260dbf-6859-48db-8197-8aac1a0f1385 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c00d1091 In our closing episode of Season Two, we’re joined by Annette Gendler, writer, teacher, and author of How to Write Compelling Stories from Family History. Annette shares the story of her father’s Latin-German dictionary, a well-worn heirloom that has outlived generations and continues to carry meaning far beyond the words on its pages.

This conversation invites us to think about the role of language in family memory, how everyday objects become vessels of history, and why writing about heirlooms can open doors into stories we didn’t know how to tell. Annette also speaks about her workshops, where she guides others in finding and shaping their own family narratives, often beginning with a single cherished object.

As we close out this season of Keepsake Chronicles, Annette’s story reminds us that keepsakes are more than artifacts. They are starting points, invitations to write, to remember, and to connect the threads of the past with the lives we’re living now.

Resources & Links

]]> In our closing episode of Season Two, we’re joined by Annette Gendler, writer, teacher, and author of How to Write Compelling Stories from Family History. Annette shares the story of her father’s Latin-German dictionary, a well-worn heirloom that has outlived generations and continues to carry meaning far beyond the words on its pages.

This conversation invites us to think about the role of language in family memory, how everyday objects become vessels of history, and why writing about heirlooms can open doors into stories we didn’t know how to tell. Annette also speaks about her workshops, where she guides others in finding and shaping their own family narratives, often beginning with a single cherished object.

As we close out this season of Keepsake Chronicles, Annette’s story reminds us that keepsakes are more than artifacts. They are starting points, invitations to write, to remember, and to connect the threads of the past with the lives we’re living now.

Resources & Links

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments J.D. Murgolo | Fragile Moments 2287 In our closing episode of Season Two, we’re joined by Annette Gendler, writer, teacher, and author of How to Write Compelling Stories from Family History. Annette shares the story of her father’s Latin-German dictionary, a well-worn heirloom that has outlived generations and continues to carry meaning far beyond the words on its pages.

This conversation invites us to think about the role of language in family memory, how everyday objects become vessels of history, and why writing about heirlooms can open doors into stories we didn’t know how to tell. Annette also speaks about her workshops, where she guides others in finding and shaping their own family narratives, often beginning with a single cherished object.

As we close out this season of Keepsake Chronicles, Annette’s story reminds us that keepsakes are more than artifacts. They are starting points, invitations to write, to remember, and to connect the threads of the past with the lives we’re living now.

Resources & Links

]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Pat's Steamer Trunk 2 2 12 12 Pat's Steamer Trunk full substack:post:171567330 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e326c0e In this episode of Keepsake Chronicles, we sit quietly with Pat Richley-Erickson, genealogist, storyteller, and the gentle voice behind Dear Myrtle. Pat has spent years transforming family heirlooms from mere objects into doorways — creating custom mini-journals that carry the handwritten stories of the ancestors who once treasured each piece.

Her steamer trunk isn't just storage; it's a love letter to the future. Each drawer holds carefully preserved family history, and each object rests beside Pat's own words, ensuring that when her descendants one day choose their heirlooms, they'll also inherit the stories that make those objects sacred.

We talk about the quiet art of pairing memory with matter, why some stories refuse to be forgotten, and how heirlooms can become bridges between the hearts of the living and the love of the gone.

This is a conversation about the weight of memory, the lightness of love, and the profound responsibility we carry when we become the keepers of other people's treasures.

Links & Mentions

* Pat’s work: Dear Myrtle on Substack

* Learn more about our community: fragilemoments.org/community

* Submit your own keepsake story: nottodaymedia.com/keepsake

* Leave a comment about the episode HERE

* Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠

* We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠



Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> In this episode of Keepsake Chronicles, we sit quietly with Pat Richley-Erickson, genealogist, storyteller, and the gentle voice behind Dear Myrtle. Pat has spent years transforming family heirlooms from mere objects into doorways — creating custom mini-journals that carry the handwritten stories of the ancestors who once treasured each piece.

Her steamer trunk isn't just storage; it's a love letter to the future. Each drawer holds carefully preserved family history, and each object rests beside Pat's own words, ensuring that when her descendants one day choose their heirlooms, they'll also inherit the stories that make those objects sacred.

We talk about the quiet art of pairing memory with matter, why some stories refuse to be forgotten, and how heirlooms can become bridges between the hearts of the living and the love of the gone.

This is a conversation about the weight of memory, the lightness of love, and the profound responsibility we carry when we become the keepers of other people's treasures.

Links & Mentions

* Pat’s work: Dear Myrtle on Substack

* Learn more about our community: fragilemoments.org/community

* Submit your own keepsake story: nottodaymedia.com/keepsake

* Leave a comment about the episode HERE

* Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠

* We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠



Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo J.D. Murgolo 2256 In this episode of Keepsake Chronicles, we sit quietly with Pat Richley-Erickson, genealogist, storyteller, and the gentle voice behind Dear Myrtle. Pat has spent years transforming family heirlooms from mere objects into doorways — creating custom mini-journals that carry the handwritten stories of the ancestors who once treasured each piece.

Her steamer trunk isn't just storage; it's a love letter to the future. Each drawer holds carefully preserved family history, and each object rests beside Pat's own words, ensuring that when her descendants one day choose their heirlooms, they'll also inherit the stories that make those objects sacred.

We talk about the quiet art of pairing memory with matter, why some stories refuse to be forgotten, and how heirlooms can become bridges between the hearts of the living and the love of the gone.

This is a conversation about the weight of memory, the lightness of love, and the profound responsibility we carry when we become the keepers of other people's treasures.

Links & Mentions

* Pat’s work: Dear Myrtle on Substack

* Learn more about our community: fragilemoments.org/community

* Submit your own keepsake story: nottodaymedia.com/keepsake

* Leave a comment about the episode HERE

* Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠

* We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠



Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Emma's Davenport 2 2 11 11 Emma's Davenport full substack:post:168091142 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb31ed0f Tracing legacy through the quiet weight of presence

What does a desk remember?

In this deeply reflective episode of Keepsake Chronicles, genealogist and researcher Emma Cox shares a personal story — not found in the pages of history books, but in the wood grain of her grandfather’s desk.

It’s a keepsake that holds his everyday life: letters, ledgers, memories, moments. And in rediscovering it, Emma found a way to sit closer to him, to listen for the quiet details that shaped his story — and her own.

Together, we explore:

* The emotional texture of ordinary objects

* How family heirlooms shape our identity across generations

* What it means to inherit a space, not just a thing

* How genealogy work is, in many ways, a form of listening

This is an episode about presence, patience, and the sacredness of still spaces.

Links & Mentions

* Emma Cox’s work: emmacox.co.uk

* Learn more about our community: fragilemoments.org/community

* Submit your own keepsake story: nottodaymedia.com/keepsake

Listener Reflection Prompt

Is there a space in your life — a desk, a chair, a quiet corner — that once belonged to someone else?

What traces did they leave behind? What stories still live in the silence?

Leave a comment about the episode HERE

Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠

We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠



Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Tracing legacy through the quiet weight of presence

What does a desk remember?

In this deeply reflective episode of Keepsake Chronicles, genealogist and researcher Emma Cox shares a personal story — not found in the pages of history books, but in the wood grain of her grandfather’s desk.

It’s a keepsake that holds his everyday life: letters, ledgers, memories, moments. And in rediscovering it, Emma found a way to sit closer to him, to listen for the quiet details that shaped his story — and her own.

Together, we explore:

* The emotional texture of ordinary objects

* How family heirlooms shape our identity across generations

* What it means to inherit a space, not just a thing

* How genealogy work is, in many ways, a form of listening

This is an episode about presence, patience, and the sacredness of still spaces.

Links & Mentions

* Emma Cox’s work: emmacox.co.uk

* Learn more about our community: fragilemoments.org/community

* Submit your own keepsake story: nottodaymedia.com/keepsake

Listener Reflection Prompt

Is there a space in your life — a desk, a chair, a quiet corner — that once belonged to someone else?

What traces did they leave behind? What stories still live in the silence?

Leave a comment about the episode HERE

Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠

We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠



Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo J.D. Murgolo 1997 Tracing legacy through the quiet weight of presence

What does a desk remember?

In this deeply reflective episode of Keepsake Chronicles, genealogist and researcher Emma Cox shares a personal story — not found in the pages of history books, but in the wood grain of her grandfather’s desk.

It’s a keepsake that holds his everyday life: letters, ledgers, memories, moments. And in rediscovering it, Emma found a way to sit closer to him, to listen for the quiet details that shaped his story — and her own.

Together, we explore:

* The emotional texture of ordinary objects

* How family heirlooms shape our identity across generations

* What it means to inherit a space, not just a thing

* How genealogy work is, in many ways, a form of listening

This is an episode about presence, patience, and the sacredness of still spaces.

Links & Mentions

* Emma Cox’s work: emmacox.co.uk

* Learn more about our community: fragilemoments.org/community

* Submit your own keepsake story: nottodaymedia.com/keepsake

Listener Reflection Prompt

Is there a space in your life — a desk, a chair, a quiet corner — that once belonged to someone else?

What traces did they leave behind? What stories still live in the silence?

Leave a comment about the episode HERE

Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠

We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠



Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Cynthia's Gauntlets 2 2 11 11 Cynthia's Gauntlets full substack:post:166328120 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8b90811 Holding the weight of love, war, and what we never knew

There are some objects that don’t just tell a story — they reveal one.

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Cynthia Raleigh to explore the unexpected discovery of her father's World War II flight helmet and gauntlets. Tucked away in the attic of her mother’s home, these weathered pieces of leather surfaced decades after the war — relics of a father who flew a P51 over Germany, survived a ground-to-air missile strike, and quietly carried the scars of a story never fully told.

Cynthia shares the moment she found them. The silence that followed. The questions she never thought to ask. And the emotional weight of holding history — not from a textbook, but from the hands of her own family.

Together, we talk about:

* What it means to inherit a legacy you didn’t know you carried

* How silence shapes memory just as much as storytelling

* The way physical objects become portals to the past — and to parts of ourselves

* Honoring the quiet courage of the ones who came before us

This episode is about more than war or keepsakes. It’s about healing, reflection, and the moments that stitch us back to our roots in the most unexpected ways.

Take a breath. Settle in. And listen closely — because this story lives in the details.

Connect with Cynthia Raleigh HERE

If you loved this story, subscribe to Keepsake Chronicles for more intimate conversations about the objects we hold onto and the stories that hold onto us.

Want to share your own keepsake story? We’d love to hear from you. Visit nottodaymedia.com/keepsake to submit your story.

Join our community of curious minds: fragilemoments.org/community

Leave a comment about the episode HERE

Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠

We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠



Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Holding the weight of love, war, and what we never knew

There are some objects that don’t just tell a story — they reveal one.

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Cynthia Raleigh to explore the unexpected discovery of her father's World War II flight helmet and gauntlets. Tucked away in the attic of her mother’s home, these weathered pieces of leather surfaced decades after the war — relics of a father who flew a P51 over Germany, survived a ground-to-air missile strike, and quietly carried the scars of a story never fully told.

Cynthia shares the moment she found them. The silence that followed. The questions she never thought to ask. And the emotional weight of holding history — not from a textbook, but from the hands of her own family.

Together, we talk about:

* What it means to inherit a legacy you didn’t know you carried

* How silence shapes memory just as much as storytelling

* The way physical objects become portals to the past — and to parts of ourselves

* Honoring the quiet courage of the ones who came before us

This episode is about more than war or keepsakes. It’s about healing, reflection, and the moments that stitch us back to our roots in the most unexpected ways.

Take a breath. Settle in. And listen closely — because this story lives in the details.

Connect with Cynthia Raleigh HERE

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo J.D. Murgolo 1780 Holding the weight of love, war, and what we never knew

There are some objects that don’t just tell a story — they reveal one.

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Cynthia Raleigh to explore the unexpected discovery of her father's World War II flight helmet and gauntlets. Tucked away in the attic of her mother’s home, these weathered pieces of leather surfaced decades after the war — relics of a father who flew a P51 over Germany, survived a ground-to-air missile strike, and quietly carried the scars of a story never fully told.

Cynthia shares the moment she found them. The silence that followed. The questions she never thought to ask. And the emotional weight of holding history — not from a textbook, but from the hands of her own family.

Together, we talk about:

* What it means to inherit a legacy you didn’t know you carried

* How silence shapes memory just as much as storytelling

* The way physical objects become portals to the past — and to parts of ourselves

* Honoring the quiet courage of the ones who came before us

This episode is about more than war or keepsakes. It’s about healing, reflection, and the moments that stitch us back to our roots in the most unexpected ways.

Take a breath. Settle in. And listen closely — because this story lives in the details.

Connect with Cynthia Raleigh HERE

If you loved this story, subscribe to Keepsake Chronicles for more intimate conversations about the objects we hold onto and the stories that hold onto us.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Deborah's China 2 2 10 10 Deborah's China full substack:post:165869846 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3496520a What does it mean to treasure something simply because someone before you did?

In this tender and reflective episode, Deborah Carl shares the story of a delicate set of Desert Rose china — not just porcelain, but a piece of family mythology. A young woman — her grandmother — heads west to marry a pilot-in-training before he deploys to North Africa. Along the way, she buys china she’ll ship back across the country… only to learn she could’ve bought it closer to home.

But this story isn’t about convenience — it’s about intention, memory, and how the things we carry with us carry us in return. Deborah, the eldest granddaughter, chose the set of dishes patterned with roses — ones she loved as a child. As an adult, though, it’s the layered stories they hold that matter most.

Join us as we trace the quiet path of legacy through a set of floral china and discover how what’s left behind often says more than what’s spoken aloud.

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In This Episode:

* Why her grandmother bought a set of china out west before marriage

* The soft, sometimes silly family stories that become sacred over time

* The difference between what we inherit and what we choose to keep

* How objects become anchors to the people and histories we’re still trying to understand

What happens when the “prettiest” thing in the room turns out to hold the heaviest meaning

If you loved this story, subscribe to Keepsake Chronicles for more intimate conversations about the objects we hold onto and the stories that hold onto us.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> What does it mean to treasure something simply because someone before you did?

In this tender and reflective episode, Deborah Carl shares the story of a delicate set of Desert Rose china — not just porcelain, but a piece of family mythology. A young woman — her grandmother — heads west to marry a pilot-in-training before he deploys to North Africa. Along the way, she buys china she’ll ship back across the country… only to learn she could’ve bought it closer to home.

But this story isn’t about convenience — it’s about intention, memory, and how the things we carry with us carry us in return. Deborah, the eldest granddaughter, chose the set of dishes patterned with roses — ones she loved as a child. As an adult, though, it’s the layered stories they hold that matter most.

Join us as we trace the quiet path of legacy through a set of floral china and discover how what’s left behind often says more than what’s spoken aloud.

Connect with Deborah Carl HERE

In This Episode:

* Why her grandmother bought a set of china out west before marriage

* The soft, sometimes silly family stories that become sacred over time

* The difference between what we inherit and what we choose to keep

* How objects become anchors to the people and histories we’re still trying to understand

What happens when the “prettiest” thing in the room turns out to hold the heaviest meaning

If you loved this story, subscribe to Keepsake Chronicles for more intimate conversations about the objects we hold onto and the stories that hold onto us.

Want to share your own keepsake story? We’d love to hear from you. Visit nottodaymedia.com/keepsake to submit your story.

Join our community of curious minds: fragilemoments.org/community

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Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo and Deborah Carl J.D. Murgolo and Deborah Carl 1939 What does it mean to treasure something simply because someone before you did?

In this tender and reflective episode, Deborah Carl shares the story of a delicate set of Desert Rose china — not just porcelain, but a piece of family mythology. A young woman — her grandmother — heads west to marry a pilot-in-training before he deploys to North Africa. Along the way, she buys china she’ll ship back across the country… only to learn she could’ve bought it closer to home.

But this story isn’t about convenience — it’s about intention, memory, and how the things we carry with us carry us in return. Deborah, the eldest granddaughter, chose the set of dishes patterned with roses — ones she loved as a child. As an adult, though, it’s the layered stories they hold that matter most.

Join us as we trace the quiet path of legacy through a set of floral china and discover how what’s left behind often says more than what’s spoken aloud.

Connect with Deborah Carl HERE

In This Episode:

* Why her grandmother bought a set of china out west before marriage

* The soft, sometimes silly family stories that become sacred over time

* The difference between what we inherit and what we choose to keep

* How objects become anchors to the people and histories we’re still trying to understand

What happens when the “prettiest” thing in the room turns out to hold the heaviest meaning

If you loved this story, subscribe to Keepsake Chronicles for more intimate conversations about the objects we hold onto and the stories that hold onto us.

Want to share your own keepsake story? We’d love to hear from you. Visit nottodaymedia.com/keepsake to submit your story.

Join our community of curious minds: fragilemoments.org/community

Leave a comment about the episode HERE

Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠

We also make ⁠What's Your Story?⁠ and ⁠Come Back To Earth.⁠



Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Aryn's Locked Doors 2 2 9 9 Aryn's Locked Doors full substack:post:165283648 https://share.transistor.fm/s/669b0c74 What do we do with the stories we were never told?

In this haunting and tender episode, Aryn Youngless shares her journey into a quiet corner of her family’s past — one sealed shut for most of her life. After learning that her grandmother had been disowned, Aryn began the slow, careful work of picking through records, piecing together fragments, and breathing life into a branch of her family tree that had gone still and silent.

With no photographs, no heirlooms, and only the sparse memories her grandmother shared near the end of her life, Aryn stepped into the unknown — and found something much deeper than she expected.

This is a story about fractured legacies, buried histories, and the courage it takes to open a locked door in the house of your past… not knowing what you’ll find inside.

Connect with Aryn Youngless HERE

🧩 In This Episode:

* The emotional weight of family silence

* What it means to be disowned — and how that shapes generations

* Researching ancestry through fragments and official records

* Discovering belonging in the overlooked corners of lineage

* The quiet, powerful pull of curiosity and care

If you found something true in this story — a familiar silence, a remembered feeling, a door you’ve been meaning to open — we hope you’ll stay.

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And if you’re feeling generous, leave a review or share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> What do we do with the stories we were never told?

In this haunting and tender episode, Aryn Youngless shares her journey into a quiet corner of her family’s past — one sealed shut for most of her life. After learning that her grandmother had been disowned, Aryn began the slow, careful work of picking through records, piecing together fragments, and breathing life into a branch of her family tree that had gone still and silent.

With no photographs, no heirlooms, and only the sparse memories her grandmother shared near the end of her life, Aryn stepped into the unknown — and found something much deeper than she expected.

This is a story about fractured legacies, buried histories, and the courage it takes to open a locked door in the house of your past… not knowing what you’ll find inside.

Connect with Aryn Youngless HERE

🧩 In This Episode:

* The emotional weight of family silence

* What it means to be disowned — and how that shapes generations

* Researching ancestry through fragments and official records

* Discovering belonging in the overlooked corners of lineage

* The quiet, powerful pull of curiosity and care

If you found something true in this story — a familiar silence, a remembered feeling, a door you’ve been meaning to open — we hope you’ll stay.

Subscribe for more stories that hold memory, mystery, and meaning.

And if you’re feeling generous, leave a review or share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠

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Share your own keepsake story HERE

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo and Aryn Youngless J.D. Murgolo and Aryn Youngless 1696 What do we do with the stories we were never told?

In this haunting and tender episode, Aryn Youngless shares her journey into a quiet corner of her family’s past — one sealed shut for most of her life. After learning that her grandmother had been disowned, Aryn began the slow, careful work of picking through records, piecing together fragments, and breathing life into a branch of her family tree that had gone still and silent.

With no photographs, no heirlooms, and only the sparse memories her grandmother shared near the end of her life, Aryn stepped into the unknown — and found something much deeper than she expected.

This is a story about fractured legacies, buried histories, and the courage it takes to open a locked door in the house of your past… not knowing what you’ll find inside.

Connect with Aryn Youngless HERE

🧩 In This Episode:

* The emotional weight of family silence

* What it means to be disowned — and how that shapes generations

* Researching ancestry through fragments and official records

* Discovering belonging in the overlooked corners of lineage

* The quiet, powerful pull of curiosity and care

If you found something true in this story — a familiar silence, a remembered feeling, a door you’ve been meaning to open — we hope you’ll stay.

Subscribe for more stories that hold memory, mystery, and meaning.

And if you’re feeling generous, leave a review or share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Say hello on ⁠Instagram.⁠

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Share your own keepsake story HERE

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Lisa's Spoons 2 2 8 8 Lisa's Spoons full substack:post:164811634 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1124257 What if the only evidence of someone’s life was a set of engraved silver spoons?

In this episode, Lisa Maguire shares the hauntingly beautiful story of her great uncle Hugh — a man long forgotten by family memory, with no surviving photographs, no stories passed down… and yet, a quiet legacy that lived on in the form of his craft.

Hugh was an engraver — a maker of delicate, precise, beautiful things. And through the silver spoons he left behind, Lisa was able to trace the faint outlines of his life and rediscover a part of her family’s history that had been locked away for decades.

This conversation explores:

* The mystery of forgotten ancestors

* The emotional power of physical objects

* How the smallest details can hold the biggest stories

* What it means to leave a mark, even when no one is watching

* How curiosity and research can lead us to unexpected beauty in our own family trees

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> What if the only evidence of someone’s life was a set of engraved silver spoons?

In this episode, Lisa Maguire shares the hauntingly beautiful story of her great uncle Hugh — a man long forgotten by family memory, with no surviving photographs, no stories passed down… and yet, a quiet legacy that lived on in the form of his craft.

Hugh was an engraver — a maker of delicate, precise, beautiful things. And through the silver spoons he left behind, Lisa was able to trace the faint outlines of his life and rediscover a part of her family’s history that had been locked away for decades.

This conversation explores:

* The mystery of forgotten ancestors

* The emotional power of physical objects

* How the smallest details can hold the biggest stories

* What it means to leave a mark, even when no one is watching

* How curiosity and research can lead us to unexpected beauty in our own family trees

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:02:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo and Lisa Maguire J.D. Murgolo and Lisa Maguire 2006 What if the only evidence of someone’s life was a set of engraved silver spoons?

In this episode, Lisa Maguire shares the hauntingly beautiful story of her great uncle Hugh — a man long forgotten by family memory, with no surviving photographs, no stories passed down… and yet, a quiet legacy that lived on in the form of his craft.

Hugh was an engraver — a maker of delicate, precise, beautiful things. And through the silver spoons he left behind, Lisa was able to trace the faint outlines of his life and rediscover a part of her family’s history that had been locked away for decades.

This conversation explores:

* The mystery of forgotten ancestors

* The emotional power of physical objects

* How the smallest details can hold the biggest stories

* What it means to leave a mark, even when no one is watching

* How curiosity and research can lead us to unexpected beauty in our own family trees

Connect with Lisa Maguire HERE

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Bill's Desk 2 2 7 7 Bill's Desk full substack:post:164175568 https://share.transistor.fm/s/650f3215 Some people leave behind empires. Others leave behind just one thing, a desk, maybe. Made of wood and sweat and quiet intention.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Some people leave behind empires. Others leave behind just one thing, a desk, maybe. Made of wood and sweat and quiet intention.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo and Bill Moore J.D. Murgolo and Bill Moore 960 Some people leave behind empires. Others leave behind just one thing, a desk, maybe. Made of wood and sweat and quiet intention.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Robin's Documents 2 2 6 6 Robin's Documents full substack:post:162624215 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37e8fc0f There’s something sacred about old paper.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> There’s something sacred about old paper.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 05:49:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo and Robin Stewart J.D. Murgolo and Robin Stewart 2065 There’s something sacred about old paper.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Barbara's Project 2 2 5 5 Barbara's Project full substack:post:160352200 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad5ec4a8 Barbara Tien, founder of Projectkin, discusses the deeper stories behind the pictures we keep.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Barbara Tien, founder of Projectkin, discusses the deeper stories behind the pictures we keep.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo and Barbara at Projectkin J.D. Murgolo and Barbara at Projectkin 2442 Barbara Tien, founder of Projectkin, discusses the deeper stories behind the pictures we keep.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Lori's Bibles 2 2 4 4 Lori's Bibles full substack:post:158382737 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0027c626 Lori Olson White, author, Genealogist and story collector, discusses being the designated keeper of her families treasured bibles.

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]]> Lori Olson White, author, Genealogist and story collector, discusses being the designated keeper of her families treasured bibles.

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]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500 J.D. Murgolo and Lori Olson White J.D. Murgolo and Lori Olson White 1943 Lori Olson White, author, Genealogist and story collector, discusses being the designated keeper of her families treasured bibles.

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]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No A Keepsakes Update - Season 2 2 2 A Keepsakes Update - Season 2 trailer substack:post:155556950 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2802c337 Each episode of Keepsake Chronicles is a journey of discovery, a reminder that the objects we keep close to our hearts have the power to reveal the past and illuminate the present.

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]]> Each episode of Keepsake Chronicles is a journey of discovery, a reminder that the objects we keep close to our hearts have the power to reveal the past and illuminate the present.

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]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:33:56 -0500 J.D. Murgolo J.D. Murgolo 117 Each episode of Keepsake Chronicles is a journey of discovery, a reminder that the objects we keep close to our hearts have the power to reveal the past and illuminate the present.

So join us for more of Keepsake Chronicles beginning February 17. We promise you won't be disappointed.

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]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Carla's Rosary 1 1 3 3 Carla's Rosary full substack:post:151654757 https://share.transistor.fm/s/676c68a2 Carla Vergot, author of the Lily Barlow series, shares a compelling story about a special gift her father received in a moment of kindness.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Book Release

00:11 A Surprising Story

00:42 The Rosary Incident

03:43 Reflections on Kindness

11:28 The Mystery of the Tiles

16:22 Cherished Keepsakes

19:04 Minimalism and Sentimental Value

20:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Carla Vergot, author of the Lily Barlow series, shares a compelling story about a special gift her father received in a moment of kindness.

Connect with Carla Vergot HERE

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Book Release

00:11 A Surprising Story

00:42 The Rosary Incident

03:43 Reflections on Kindness

11:28 The Mystery of the Tiles

16:22 Cherished Keepsakes

19:04 Minimalism and Sentimental Value

20:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 J.D. Murgolo J.D. Murgolo 1621 Carla Vergot, author of the Lily Barlow series, shares a compelling story about a special gift her father received in a moment of kindness.

Connect with Carla Vergot HERE

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Book Release

00:11 A Surprising Story

00:42 The Rosary Incident

03:43 Reflections on Kindness

11:28 The Mystery of the Tiles

16:22 Cherished Keepsakes

19:04 Minimalism and Sentimental Value

20:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No John and Danny's Golden Record 1 1 2 2 John and Danny's Golden Record full substack:post:150992501 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb2d34d4 Our physical keepsakes hold a lot of memories in them. There’s another sense, though, that allows us to travel back in time, and that is sound. This week, we’re exploring the power of audio recordings and how they can be used to relive experiences with our loved ones in a whole new way.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Our physical keepsakes hold a lot of memories in them. There’s another sense, though, that allows us to travel back in time, and that is sound. This week, we’re exploring the power of audio recordings and how they can be used to relive experiences with our loved ones in a whole new way.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 J.D. Murgolo J.D. Murgolo 2301 Our physical keepsakes hold a lot of memories in them. There’s another sense, though, that allows us to travel back in time, and that is sound. This week, we’re exploring the power of audio recordings and how they can be used to relive experiences with our loved ones in a whole new way.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Suzanne's Roosters 1 1 1 1 Suzanne's Roosters full substack:post:149163586 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bbc812d Have you ever held an object so ordinary, yet it felt like a portal to another time? A chipped teacup that whispers of childhood laughter, a worn photograph capturing a love long lost, a dusty box overflowing with ticket stubs and faded ribbons – these are our keepsakes, silent storytellers holding fragments of our past.

This week’s storyteller: Suzanne Casamento

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Have you ever held an object so ordinary, yet it felt like a portal to another time? A chipped teacup that whispers of childhood laughter, a worn photograph capturing a love long lost, a dusty box overflowing with ticket stubs and faded ribbons – these are our keepsakes, silent storytellers holding fragments of our past.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo J.D. Murgolo 2430 Have you ever held an object so ordinary, yet it felt like a portal to another time? A chipped teacup that whispers of childhood laughter, a worn photograph capturing a love long lost, a dusty box overflowing with ticket stubs and faded ribbons – these are our keepsakes, silent storytellers holding fragments of our past.

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Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No Trailer 1 1 Trailer trailer substack:post:145380897 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d34c722c Keepsake Chronicles from Fragile Moments and Not Today Media is a journey into the hearts and minds of people, unearthing the stories woven into the fabric of their most treasured possessions. We believe that keepsakes aren't just trinkets but tangible echoes of our experiences, emotions, and connections.

Through interviews, written submissions, and of course photos and videos, the Keepsake Chronicles will capture the essence of these special items. We'll explore:

* The power of objects: How a seemingly ordinary item can hold immense significance.

* Memories unearthed: How keepsakes act as triggers, transporting us back to vivid moments in time.

* The stories we hold: How these objects connect to the broader tapestry of our lives and relationships.

Learn More HERE

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]]> Keepsake Chronicles from Fragile Moments and Not Today Media is a journey into the hearts and minds of people, unearthing the stories woven into the fabric of their most treasured possessions. We believe that keepsakes aren't just trinkets but tangible echoes of our experiences, emotions, and connections.

Through interviews, written submissions, and of course photos and videos, the Keepsake Chronicles will capture the essence of these special items. We'll explore:

* The power of objects: How a seemingly ordinary item can hold immense significance.

* Memories unearthed: How keepsakes act as triggers, transporting us back to vivid moments in time.

* The stories we hold: How these objects connect to the broader tapestry of our lives and relationships.

Learn More HERE

Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 J.D. Murgolo J.D. Murgolo 70 Keepsake Chronicles from Fragile Moments and Not Today Media is a journey into the hearts and minds of people, unearthing the stories woven into the fabric of their most treasured possessions. We believe that keepsakes aren't just trinkets but tangible echoes of our experiences, emotions, and connections.

Through interviews, written submissions, and of course photos and videos, the Keepsake Chronicles will capture the essence of these special items. We'll explore:

* The power of objects: How a seemingly ordinary item can hold immense significance.

* Memories unearthed: How keepsakes act as triggers, transporting us back to vivid moments in time.

* The stories we hold: How these objects connect to the broader tapestry of our lives and relationships.

Learn More HERE

Get full access to Keepsake Chronicles at keepsakechronicles.substack.com/subscribe

]]> Family heirloom stories, oral history storytelling, preserving family memories, genealogy stories, legacy storytelling, the power of objects, personal history podcast, ancestral stories, J.D. Murgolo, Fragile Moments No