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What Happens to Your Memories If the App Disappears?
What Happens to Your Memories If the App Disappears?
Background

Before you trust any app with a lifetime of family memories, ask one question: can you get everything back out, in a format you actually own, today? Here's why that matters.

Updated: Jul 22, 2026 Read →
Origin Story
Origin Story
Background

Some background and history of MemoryJam - "The Ghostwriter in the Attic"

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 Read →
Memories of Nan
Memories of Nan
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Remembering my recently passed Nan thanks to an unbroken chain of historical, technical moves. Hitting some remaining current challenges in gathering current memories.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 Read →
Moving beyond a Book
Moving beyond a Book
Background

Why you need to be digital first if you really want to preserve memories.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 Read →