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Pandemic Journal: The Influence of the Great Depression and How It’s Saving...
The metamorphosis is now complete. I swear, I’ve now officially become my mother. Mom doesn’t just “come out of my mouth” on occasion. No, I’ve become her – well except that I’ll never fit into her...
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10 Ways I Wish I Had Organized My Research Library
No, I don’t quite have that many books – it just feels that way. Nor are my books that neatly organized, believe me. In fact, that’s the problem. My organizational lament isn’t so much about the...
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MyHeritage + Mixtiles: Creating an Ancestor Wall
When MyHeritage introduced Mixtiles, I kind of yawned. I’m sorry, but that’s the truth. I’m not yawning anymore. Mixtiles are photos printed on lightweight tiles that hang on your wall without nails....
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Preserve your Family’s Stories by Telling Them
This year has given us all a lot to think about. One topic that has been brought into sharp focus for me is my ancestors who lived through, and died during, the 1918 flu pandemic known as the Spanish...
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Merry or Happy Whatever Holiday You Celebrate Near the Winter Solstice
Yes, I know 2020 has been hell on wheels. 2020 itself has become analogous with bad things and is sort of a defacto swear word. You just say, “2020” and everyone knows exactly what you mean....
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Into the Silence
I really want to encourage each and every one of you to work and speak “into the silence.” What do I mean by that? When we document something, write something or make something – we do so alone. Just...
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Internet Archive Genealogy Collection – Who’s There?
You may be familiar with Internet Archive because of the Waybackmachine that archives websites that, if you’re lucky, you can find again once they are gone. Sadly, the old WorldConnect RootsWeb trees...
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Honoring Veterans – A HUGE Thank You
A few weeks ago, Jessica, a lady in a quilting Facebook group I’m a member of asked for assistance with providing quilts to honor veterans on Veteran’s Day. I wanted to help, so I finished a rescue top...
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RootsTech Launches “Relatives at RootsTech” App – Are We Related?
FamilySearch has launched their updated “Relatives at RootsTech” app just in time for RootsTech’s opening day, February 18th. You can see how this works for yourself, here, AND see if we are related,...
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Happy Census April Fool’s Day – aka – Where the Heck Are My Parents???
What did we expect anyway – combining those two events? That’s just an invitation to fate to mess with our heads. Nevertheless, like the drunken fly willfully walking into the spider web like an...
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Find a Grave (Owned by Ancestry), Seriously, JUST STOP Incentivizing the...
I’ve been horrified, as has any sentient being, about the massacre in Uvalde, Texas. I’ve also been increasingly furious these past few days because the practice of awarding “points” by Find a Grave,...
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The Dead Speak: Unraveling and Understanding Patterns Found in Death Records
I know this topic might not sound like it’s related to genealogy, but it assuredly is, in more ways than one. In fact, it’s one way the dead can, collectively, speak to us. This article is the result...
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Preparing for Research at the FamilySearch Library
One of my readers asked about what type of research facilities are available in Salt Lake City (SLC). They are attending RootsTech for the first time. I’m so glad they asked. This article will answer...
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So, You Want to Become a Professional Genetic Genealogist
I get asked quite often about what is required to become a professional genetic genealogist. That’s actually two separate questions. What is required to become a professional genealogist? Then, what...
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WikiTree Connections, King Charles III, and DNA
By Copyright House of Lords 2022 / Photography by Annabel Moeller, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=117865820 I’m not a royal-watcher, but you’d pretty much have to be dead to...
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Journaling June – Are You In?
I have two things for you today. First, a bit of housekeeping, followed by a fun challenge for June. Housekeeping I try to stay a few articles ahead, with a few in process at all times. Right now, I’ve...
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Which DNA Test Should I Buy? And Why?
Which DNA test should I buy, and why? I receive questions like this often. As a reminder, I don’t take private clients anymore, which means I don’t provide this type of individual consulting or advice....
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Stop Risking Your Information: Facebook Games, Public Posts, Friend Lists &...
Are you unwittingly exposing yourself and risking your information on Facebook or other social media platforms? Bad actors are becoming increasingly problematic on social media. There’s been a HUGE...
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RootsTech 2024 – MyHeritage is ON FIRE with 13 Announcements
I’ve got to tell you, MyHeritage has outdone themselves. I had a hard time just keeping track of their announcements, which totaled 13 – a baker’s dozen. You can watch the MyHeritage RootsTech keynote...
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Genealogy Proof Series: Gathering Resources, Leveling Up, Using the...
I am beginning a series about Genealogy Proof – in other words, how do you prove that your ancestor is actually your ancestor? What tools are available? How can you best utilize them? What is leveling...
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