Thankful Thursday: The Genealogy Community
As family historians, whether professionally or simply through a hobby, we have much to be thankful for within our community. I’ve been part of several different communities throughout my life. Whether...
View ArticleFriday Follow: Bloggy friends make all the difference…
Because of the holiday I’m feeling pretty thankful, and once again that feeling extends to the genealogy/blogging community. I thought that I’d pass the love and participate in this week’s Friday...
View ArticleA new website for a New Year!
Some of the things tossed about by my family when I mentioned launching the new website: Corn & Cotton: The harvest is in! Corn & Cotton: The tree has new roots! Corn & Cotton has been...
View ArticleFollow Friday: The Chicago 3
I am blessed with a great support group this year. I have my local ladies (and gent) that I highlighted in my Follow Friday post The Ohio Contingency. I also have those that I consider dear to me… my...
View ArticleFollow Friday: The Ohio Contingency
I am truly blessed to have a talented and supportive local community. If you are in Ohio you must get to know these genealogists through their blogs, twitter, or events. I’m grateful for their...
View ArticleWhen Choices are Difficult: Planning a Conference Schedule
Picture this: A whirlpool is spinning in the middle of the water. Everything on the edges sits calm and quiet. The middle? It’s crazy. That’s where I am. One of my tasks for this week was to...
View ArticleMobile Monday: Thank you, Facebook
Never underestimate the power of social networking when cousins are on the line. I watched Princess Bride last night and have a few lines in my head. OK, so that's not exactly how the quote goes....
View ArticleNovember was Made for Writing!
November is filled with opportunities to get creative and put words to page (or screen.) Whether you are writing your family story, creating the story of a fictional family, or encouraging your family...
View ArticleSupporting Local History Sites
In today's technological society, all we have to do to learn about history is sit with our laptops or television remote. It's easily accessible, quite affordable, and very engaging. I've been...
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