The Longhand Journal
Prompts, ideas, and a little science — for anyone who wants to hear their parents' and grandparents' stories while there's still time to ask.
The one list to save. A hundred and one gentle, specific questions — about childhood, love, work, and the ordinary days — organised so you never run out of things to ask.
QuestionsGrandparents carry a century between them. Here are fifty questions that open the door — from their first home to the world they grew up in.
QuestionsMeet the whole person — her girlhood, her dreams, becoming a mother, and the wisdom of her life.
QuestionsFor the dad who isn't a big talker: forty questions that open a door, one at a time.
How-toA simple chapter-by-chapter way to interview a parent or grandparent — with 30 ready-to-use prompts.
ConnectionIf your daily call keeps running out of words, you're not alone. A gentle way to give every conversation something real to be about.
The scienceWhat the research actually says about handwriting, reminiscence, and keeping a mind active — with the papers to back it up.
How-toThe methods that actually get finished, the questions to ask, and the mistakes to avoid.
GuideA simple, step-by-step guide — from interviewing elders to keeping photos and stories safe.
GiftsFourteen thoughtful, clutter-free ideas for the parent or grandparent who says they want nothing.
Gifts · Father's DayBeyond socks and gadgets: time, experiences, and the one gift only your dad can give back.
Gifts · Mother's DayHeartfelt ideas beyond flowers — including the keepsake she'll treasure most.
Gifts · ChristmasClutter-free presents that bring the family closer — and keep their stories.
WellbeingCalm, meaningful things that keep an older loved one engaged — backed by research.
GuideFor the diaspora, the expats, and anyone an ocean from home: small rituals that keep you connected across the distance.
The appHow Longhand turns a daily question and a handwritten page into a living book of your family's story.