Christmas Past
At my age, Christmas is often when you remember past Christmases. This year I was reminded that after a family get-together on December 23, 2006, I sat down and worked … Continue Reading →
Category: Genealogy
Five Last-Minute Gifts You Can Buy The Genealogist In Your Family
As we get closer to Christmas, there is a mad rush to figure out what to buy that hard-to-buy person in your family. But if your hard-to-buy person is a genealogist, I’ve got your back. Continue Reading →
New DNA Tool – DNA Painter Coverage Estimator
Could this new tool help me solve a mystery? Whenever there are new tools for your DNA, it’s a good day. So October 17th was a good day. That’s the … Continue Reading →
Avoid These Genealogy & DNA Mistakes
The newest video on my YouTube channel is all about what I think you should do to help your genealogy or DNA research. There are seven things that I speak … Continue Reading →
Grimwade Quick Cooker Bowl
One thing I love to do is go to yard sales. But one of the promises I made myself a few years ago when I was downsizing is that I … Continue Reading →
Expressing Gratitude To Your Ancestors
I’m told that when we express gratitude our brain releases dopamine and serotonin, these two important neurotransmitters are responsible for our emotions, and they make us feel ‘good’. They enhance … Continue Reading →
Do You Have Photo Guilt? I Can Help You Fix That
Whether you are a genealogist or not, many of us deal with photo guilt. Photo guilt is real. It’s that feeling when you have inherited your parent’s photo collection, or … Continue Reading →
It’s Been A Busy Week (at least for some of us)
It’s been a busy but productive week. I’ve been spending some time at my RV lot at Lac La Nonne, Alberta, and when the weather was too hot (it got … Continue Reading →
Update: Calling All Genies (Genealogist, I Mean)
Where does the time go? On June 6, I posted a blog asking for some Genie help. Continue Reading →
The Inspiring Story of Hawkins Wilson
Ancestry has released a video called, A Dream Delivered: The Lost Letters of Hawkins Wilson, telling the story of Hawkins Wilson. This is the story of a young enslaved boy … Continue Reading →