February 29th comes around once every four years, and there are many traditions associated with it. One tradition, going back to the 1700s, is that it was the day that women could propose marriage to men. With the evolution of gender roles in the late 20th century, women no longer had to wait until Leap Day to ask men on a date—or did they? Think back . . . women, did you ask men out when you were younger? Men, were you ever asked out, and if so, did it change the dynamic of the relationship? How have the old standards changed for your kids, if at all? Share your Leap Day stories forward.

Football fans or not, we can’t deny the Super Bowl’s cultural impact over the last 54 years. Think back to earlier games… were you pumped about your favorite team, or did you watch just the commercials and half-time show? This time, for Super Bowl LIV, will you enjoy the party atmosphere and snacks, or will you avoid the entire spectacle? Share your Super Bowl stories forward.

From Howdy Doody to Sesame Street, children’s television shows have had an influence on every generation. Think back . . . What were your favorite shows when you were a child? Did you write on the magic screen with Winky Dink? Or go to the Treasure House with Captain Kangaroo? How do shows from our era compare to those watched by your children or grandchildren? Share your children’s TV shows stories forward.

Family myths abound in most families. There are stories passed down over generations, tales shared by grandparents, parents, and siblings. Some family myths don’t pass the truthiness test or have become exaggerated over time. Think back… What are some of the family myths you grew up with as a child that may or may not be true? Are there secrets lurking in your family tree? What stories have you perpetuated by sharing them with your children? Share your family myths stories forward.

Once communication came in stamped letters, postcards, or aerograms, delivered by the post office. Snail mail, as we now call it, was slow but left us with letters to keep. Think back … What were your experiences with the US mail when you were young? Did you have a pen pal, write love letters, collect stamps? Do your kids and grandkids use snail mail at all? Share your story of snail mail forward.

Moving Day is a memorable event for most people. For children, it can be very traumatic. At other points in life, it can be exciting, terrifying, or a mixture of both. Research tells us that moving is one of the top stressors that a person can experience in a lifetime, right up there with divorce, job loss, or death of a loved one. Think back… Do you remember moving as a child? What were your moving day experiences like as an adult? How about downsizing moves for older adults? Share your moving day stories forward.

Have you ever searched for someone you have lost touch with, maybe a long-lost friend, ex, work associate, or distant relative? Or maybe someone searched for and found YOU. Tracking someone down can lead to a trip down memory lane, a one-way street, a dead end, or the open road. Think back … was there a time that you were either a tracker or a trackee? For better or worse, share your tracking people down story forward.

For many, the new year is a time for resolutions and reflections on the previous year, and starting a new decade is a big deal. For others, January 1, 2020 is just another day. Do you go out to celebrate, count down the seconds, or ignore the whole thing? Think back… how did you recognize the new year in the past? Do you have a favorite New Year’s story? Share your stories about the new year forward.

It’s almost Oscar time, and all the movie studios are coming out with their heavy hitters. What was your favorite movie of 2019, or the one you think will win the Oscar? We call this kind of prompt a “quick take,” designed to elicit stories you can write in 15 minutes or less. Share your new movies story forward.

Do you love the upcoming holidays or does the holidaze season leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Some find December the happiest time of the year, while others feel annoyed or depressed. Do you see the holidays as spiritual or commercial or a bit of both? Think back… What were the traditions you loved or hated growing up? How did you celebrate holidays with your own family? What are they like for you now? Share your holidaze stories forward.