In a link posted on the AfriGeneas message board a list of pitfalls to avoid contained some excellent suggestions. One was to remember to speak with living relatives. That made me reflect and consider also the value of telling our own stories. Our own life stories should be told, in addition to the stories of our research, that will also interest those close to us.
More on this topic can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28BKrMgpc1c