I wasn’t at Rootstech. I did follow Curt Witcher’s inspiring and entertaining talk. I’ve been reading some of the blogs of those who attended. So for anyone who’s still paying attention here are my thoughts. Everyone who attended the conference …
I’ve been thinking about my great great grandmother, Catherine Justice Coffin, again. I recently finished reading a book, American Grit edited by Emily Foster. This is a collection of letters from a woman in western Ohio to her family back …
It was late one night; I should have been in bed. Instead I struggled with my disappearing ancestors. There in 1900, there in 1920, apparently abducted by space aliens in 1910. I searched by last name, I searched by first …
After the excitement of the iGenes, I turn to more mundane issues. And here, ta-da, is my genealogy to-do list for February. As I explore using this method of holding myself accountable, I would like to particularly thank Tonia for …
“The excitement is mounting here outside the hall. The big stars are arriving. There’s our host Jasia. Rumors said she might borrow the meat dress from Lady Gaga, but this appears not to be the case. She does look hot …