Research Logs: The Tool Behind Real Genealogy Work
At the end of December, I posted my intended list of blog topics for my blog and Substack account. If you want to see the list, I’ll be posting the … Continue Reading →
RootsTech DNA Survival Kit – Going In Person or Virtual
RootsTech DNA Survival Kit: Going In Person or Virtual RootsTech is an incredible opportunity for genealogists—especially when it comes to DNA. But with so many sessions, speakers, tools, and options, … Continue Reading →
Why Do People Do Genealogy?
Are We Puzzle Makers, Storytellers, or Detectives in Disguise? To me, genealogy isn’t just a hobby. People often assume genealogy is about names, dates, and charts. But anyone who has … Continue Reading →
Finch – A Self Care Pet That Just Might Help You
You know me, I’m all about finding tools that might help you (because they help me) get the things done that you want to get done. I have apps for … Continue Reading →
After the Holidays, Before the New Year: A Better Way to Organize Your Photos in 2026
There’s a quiet moment that happens every year. It comes after the busyness of Christmas, but before the new year truly begins.The decorations are coming down. The calendar feels wide … Continue Reading →
Looking Back and Looking Forward
Yesterday, ChatGPT gave me a look back on my year with them. I’ve used ChatGPT for my genealogy, my business, my health, and my life balance. Over the past year, … Continue Reading →
Ending the Year with Intention, Not Pressure
As the year winds down, I find myself doing something I encourage others to do often: pausing long enough to notice what actually worked. Continue Reading →
Identifying Photos Can Sometimes Take A Village
This photo was given to me by my cousin’s Donna and Shauna Thompson, which was part of their parents’ collection. One day last year, I met up with two of … Continue Reading →
Join Me At Kathy’s Corner
Tomorrow, December 4th, at 5:00 Mountain, I’ll be joining Kathy Stone on Projectkin, along with a few friends, to talk about family postcard collections. This is a Substack event that … Continue Reading →
AI for Family History: Documenting My Grandfather with NotebookLM
If you follow my friend Randy Seaver’s Genea-Musings blog then you’ve seen some of the fantastic things he creates with AI when it comes to his genealogy. He was doing … Continue Reading →