By Laurie McCarthy, Scan South It has been quite a while since I last wrote a personal blog post. Not because I didn't have anything to say, but because our family needed me to live this story before I could find the words to tell it. Over the past several months, our family has been walking through one of the most difficult seasons of our lives as my husband, Pat, battled cancer. Thankfully, Pat is now recovering, and for that we are incredibly grateful. Every day of recover

Storing old films, photos, and tapes in the attic might seem like a convenient way to keep your precious memories safe. After all, the attic is often a quiet, out-of-the-way space. But this common practice can actually put your valuable keepsakes at serious risk. Many people do not realize that the attic environment can cause irreversible damage to these fragile items. Understanding these hidden dangers is the first step toward protecting your family history and cherished mom