Yellow Fever in Virginia – Family Legend or Truth?
To anyone other than a genealogist, getting excited when you learn about a tragedy in your family history is kind of morbid. But I wouldn’t say the…
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What’s so hard about writing your family history?
I’m no stranger to writing. I write every day in my job. I started this blog to write. I joined Amy Johnson Crowe’s genealogy writing challenge to…
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It Is The Little Things In Life
A few weeks ago, we moved my older sister out of the apartment she and Mom shared for the past 3 years. Mom died this past December. …
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Eternal optimist Scott Hamilton charms #RootsTech audience
When you’ve faced life threatening times, you don’t sweat the small stuff. “I always joke with people…you know you’ve truly survived cancer when you get mad in…
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RootsTech 2018 Keynotes express “Connect. Belong” Theme.
A full month has passed since RootsTech 2018, and the experience is still kicking around in my head. I’ve been looking for a way to express my…
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“HEIRLOOM” CHALLENGE – #52ANCESTORS
What exactly constitutes an heirloom? I have my grandmother’s beautiful art-deco engagement ring I was entrusted with because I was named for her. I wear it every…