Professional Equities - December 2019

DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? Share Your Wisdom in a Memoir

feel or understand by reading my words?” From there, select anecdotes that support your theme. Make sure they’re clear and cohesive. Then, write like you would a fictional novel or story. Show, don’t tell, and keep readers invested by having a narrative arc, whether it flows chronologically or jumps back and forth in time. Remember, this is not a time to air dirty laundry; it’s a time to reflect, grow, and share your experiences with the world.

The urge to leave behind a legacy is an inherent human instinct. Whether you accomplish this by raising children, building a successful company, or starting a charitable organization, the desire to share your wisdom should not go unfulfilled. If none of these options work for your lifestyle, writing a memoir may be a good option. A memoir not only tells your story but also passes on the wisdom you’ve gained from your many experiences and offers a unique perspective to inspire future generations. Writing can be a therapeutic exercise at a time when your life may be changing due to retirement or your kids growing up and leaving the house. And because personal reflection is a natural occurrence with age, writing a memoir can be the perfect way to spend your time. As you gain enough distance from life events to grow useful perspectives, the stage is set for self-discovery and transformation. Even more so, your life experiences can give valuable insights to readers of all ages and circumstances. That’s why biographies and memoirs are such popular genres — reading about real people helps others understand the world and how they can live in it.

To get started, pick a theme. Ask yourself these questions, “What message do I want to leave with my readers? What do I want them to

Take a Break!

Inspired by Food & Wine Magazine

Classic

ROAST CHICKEN

Ingredients

• • • •

1 chicken, approx. 5–6 lbs

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Kosher salt

1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

Freshly ground pepper 1 large bunch fresh thyme, 20 sprigs removed

• •

1 lemon, halved

Olive oil

1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Rinse chicken inside and out, removing giblets if included. Move to a work surface, pat dry, and liberally season with salt and pepper. Stuff cavity with thyme bunch, lemon halves, and garlic head. Brush outside with butter, and then season again. Tie chicken legs together with kitchen string. 3. Meanwhile, in a roasting pan, toss onions and carrots in olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and 20 sprigs of thyme. 4. Place the chicken on the vegetables and roast for 1 1/2 hours. 5. Remove from oven, and let stand for 20 minutes covered with foil. 6. Slice and serve with the vegetables.

(817) 657-4080 • 3

Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online