But for people who have not experienced that, it may be hard to get a sense of what it was like. Or maybe it's as simple as some of the old kitchen utensils, like a potato masher or a carror pealer. Samples of poetry, writing, calligraphy Samples of poetry, writing, calligraphy If you write poetry or practice calligraphy, or have written anything you're proud of, include that in, too. Or maybe you're a quilt maker and have designed your own signature pattern draw a simple diagram of it. Anything that represents you, and your particular interests and talents find a way to include or incorporate them in your stories.
Nobody can deny that a picture is worth a thousand words.
Sometimes all the descriptions in the world don't equal the impact of a single faded, out of focus photo of a loved one, or the old cabin, or that beloved beagle. So, if you have any special traditions or recipes or home remedies, or maybe ways of celebrating the holidays, write them down. One woman grew up in a family that canned vegetables every summer and fall cucumbers into pickles, strawberry jam and the dreaded tomatoes. At least they were dreaded tomatoes when she was a kid. Now that she's turned 40, however, she actually eagerly awaits a chance to can tomatoes with her mom and sisters.