"There is a feeling of homelessness or out-of placeness that a lot of people have given way to in our culture. The gist of what Joe McHugh does is help people connect with their own stories."
~ The New Jersey Star Ledger
The paintings on this web site were created by Paula Blasius McHugh and were inspired by many historical photographs. Here you can learn the story behind each painting and a little bit about the artist.
Here you will find an essay by Joe McHugh on the importance of remembering and telling family stories, along with a number audio interviews with noted writers on the subject of family stories.
Enjoy selected tales from Joe McHugh's archive of family stories. They are arranged by themes and formated for both high-speed and dial-up connections. Many of the
stories have been featured on public radio and are followed by short segments of music.
