Downsizing and Thrifting: A Personal Journey

This is just a small part of my collection. Nothing really valuable, but I just love them. It seems that the hot topic for people of my generation is about … Continue Reading →

The Hidden Tool on Ancestry You Should Be Using: Recognize Ancestors

I just launched a new video on my YouTube channel called…. you’re right… The Hidden Tool on Ancestry You Should Be Using: Recognize Ancestors. Continue Reading →

Take a Moment To Breathe

Yesterday, I spent a lot of time in the car because I had to take Cali to the vet, which is 109 km away. I tried to get a closer … Continue Reading →

Happy Anniversary To Me

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of this blog, Hound on the Hunt. When I looked at the numbers (because if you want to change your numbers, you need to know … Continue Reading →

Connecting Generations: Military History in Family Research

(image created with ChatGPT with the prompt: create a graphic of someone looking at Canadian WWI records) It’s been a great week for me. The first thing that happened was … Continue Reading →

Cooking Through Generations: The Blue Ribbon Recipe Books That Shaped My Family’s Meals

I know that someday, far into the future, my sons just might call me a hoarder when they are dismantling my home. I think the reason I like to work … Continue Reading →

Reading Genealogy? What Do You Read?

When I tell people I have a genealogy addiction, it’s not far from the truth. For the most part, when I’m awake, I’m doing something that has to do with … Continue Reading →

Too Many Tabs Tuesday

The tools and tabs listed here may not be new to you, but they are new to me, or I’ve forgotten them and found them again, lol. This post and … Continue Reading →

Too Many Tabs Tuesday (a day late)

The tools and tabs listed here may not be new to you, but they are new to me, or I’ve forgotten them and found them again, lol.) This post and … Continue Reading →

Do You Have A Favorite Ancestor?

The first question is, do you have a favorite ancestor? When I started doing genealogy, I would have a family of the month. I’d work on that family, and if … Continue Reading →