Joe Lambert writes of how one can come up with a story.  Whether it be about someone important, an event in ones life, a place in ones life or about what you do for a living.  Lambert includes in his writings, a short story of Tanya.  Interlude 1, 'The Legacy of Tanya, by Monte Hallis.  Story's like this always make me tear up, I even went on to watch it on YouTube.  The story is all about her words, not the video.  Honestly, the video did not make much sense to me, but the words meant a lot.  It is a beautiful memorial piece.  It is less than two minutes, but you meet Tanya, you know her, she seemed like a very caring person.  Lambert goes on to discuss how he met Monte Hallis and how her story impacted him over 20 years ago.  Hallis went on using the video for help with those who have AIDS and there families.  "Of the many dedications that we could offer for our work, one would certainly be to Tanya Shaw.  By her example of sharing her story to organize others, even in the face of death, we are all taught a valuable lesson about dignity." (Lambert 24)
        People have so many stories, we all go through so much in life.  To use these stories to help others is a wonderful and amazing thing.  I have wanted to make a digital story about my father, but every time I try I cry.  Someday I will be able to finish it, thanks to this class.


Digital Storytelling, 4th Edition, Joe Lambert