Stories, Memories & Life's Journey
I'm Peter Magner, and this is where I bring together some of the things I've created, written and learned along the way.
Every life has a story worth preserving — and mine is no different.
Over the years I've worked, travelled, lived in different countries, raised a family and collected more memories than I could possibly fit into one lifetime.
It all started when I decided to write the story of my life for my family. That simple idea eventually led to other projects — preserving memories, recording everyday life and, now, reflecting on retirement and the journey of growing older.
There's still plenty of life left to write about.
MY PROJECTS
This website brings together some of the projects I've created along the way.
They are all different, but they have something in common — the belief that our stories, memories and experiences are worth keeping.
Preserve the past.
Writing my own autobiography for my family made me realise how difficult it can be to know where to begin.
Along the way, I developed a simple framework to help organise memories, ideas and life experiences into the story of a lifetime.
Explore Tell Your Story →Capture the present.
Our lives are made up of thousands of small moments, thoughts and memories that are easily forgotten.
Digital Diary provides a simple and personal place to record them, creating a private archive you can return to in years to come.
Explore Digital Diary →Enjoy the journey.
Retirement opens a new chapter in life. It brings changes, challenges, opportunities — and, hopefully, plenty of time to enjoy the journey.
As Time Goes By is where I share my thoughts, experiences and occasional observations about retirement, growing older and life in general.
Visit As Time Goes By →WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
It began with a simple wish — to leave the story of my life for my family.
I began writing down memories of my childhood, my years at sea, the places I had lived, the people I had known and the adventures along the way.
Slowly, those memories became My Story. That personal journey eventually inspired many of the ideas and projects you will find here.
Discover Tell Your StoryABOUT ME
Everything here grew from one simple idea: that our memories, experiences and stories are worth keeping.
What began as a personal project has grown into different ways of preserving the past, capturing the present and enjoying the journey ahead.
I've worked, travelled, lived in different countries, raised a family and collected more memories than I could possibly fit into one lifetime.
Now, in retirement, I've discovered a new interest in writing, technology and creating projects that help preserve memories and share experiences.
I'm certainly not a professional programmer or a technology expert — but I've learned that you're never too old to try something new!
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
Whether you're looking back on a lifetime of memories, recording today's thoughts or simply reflecting on the road ahead, I hope something here inspires you to preserve your own story — and perhaps share a little of it with others.
There's always another chapter.
Explore My ProjectsGET IN TOUCH
If you'd like to ask a question, find out more about one of my projects, or simply say hello, I'd be pleased to hear from you.