Two Things To Do This Summer (Dare to Declare)
Today is the first day of summer, and it’s a beautiful day for a walk. That’s my plan for the summer… to take lots of walks and put a lot … Continue Reading →
Category: Thoughts
Calling All Genies (Genealogist I Mean)
Last week I told you that I would ask for some help. The help I need is some sleuthing to see if we can find a couple who has disappeared … Continue Reading →
My Ancestor Communities on Ancestry
One of Ancestry’s features, when you do a DNA test, is Communities. These communities are part of your DNA Story or Ethnicity and are included in the price of your … Continue Reading →
Support Ukraine
I just received some mugs that I created and printed at FOREVER. I purchased them for myself, my sons, and several friends. They turned out so beautifully I wanted to … Continue Reading →
Organize Your Photos With Tiny Habits
Over the years, I’ve had many people tell me that they want to organize their photo collection, but there were so many reasons that it never happened. In fact, a … Continue Reading →
Finding Your Roots Starts in January 2022
I love the show “Finding Your Roots,” and if you love it too, then you’ll want to watch the new season, which starts on January 4, 2021 The series will … Continue Reading →
A Cup Of USB Sticks
How many of you have a cup full like this one? Or perhaps you don’t even have them in a cup. Are they just here and there around the house? What treasured documents and photos are stored on them? Did you know that USB sticks have a life expectancy? It’s actually about five years. Continue Reading →
Do You Have Ghosts In Your Genealogy?
I don’t believe I have any ghosts in my genealogy, but I do often feel like I’m being guided by the spirit of ancestors when it comes to my research. … Continue Reading →
Did My Family Not Hug Because of the Spanish Flu? (Part Two)
Sixteen months ago, I wrote Did My Family Not Hug Because of the Spanish Flu? I remember at the time I was telling people my theory, and they scoffed at me. But now, all these months later and dealing with all the things we’ve had to deal with during the Covid pandemic, I’m not so sure I was wrong. Continue Reading →
Don’t Be Like My DNA Cousin
As you know, I love DNA and what it can do for your research, and I especially like to help others with their research. So a recent interaction with a DNA cousin caught me off guard. Here’s the story. Continue Reading →