Memory-Keeping Memos

Half a Billion Reasons Why Ordinary Moments Matter

Skye Cranor

Published on: 01/06/2026

Half a billion photos preserved — and the ones that matter most are the messy, ordinary, almost-deleted ones. Here's why your everyday moments are worth saving, and how to start small.

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The Easiest Way to Start Organizing Your Photos (When You Don’t Know Where to Begin)

Skye Cranor

Published on: 23/03/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by your photos? This simple approach will help you start organizing without stress—just one small, meaningful step at a time.

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