I've been doing genealogy since I was nine years old — or for 45 years, or since 1972, but, whichever way you look at it, it is a very long time to […]
DNA: The New (Genealogy) Age
The Bitter-Sweet Luncheon, Part 1 #AGSCon17 #OGSConf2017
The Bitter-Sweet Luncheon is a completely hypothetical activity: Genealogists gather to dine over lunch, one on one, with their most elusive ancestor — regardless of Time and Space in order to gather information first […]
They Call Her “Aunty G” #AGSCon17
It was a quiet and lazy Sunday morning — that in itself should have set off alarms — for never is there a day, down the rabbit hole, that is both quiet […]
The History of Blogger Beads #AGSCon17
This year the Alberta Genealogical Society Conference will attempt something new school. Blogger beads! They are multi-coloured, Mardi-Gras style necklaces that have been a cherished souvenir among bloggers at RootsTech, FGS, NGS […]
The National Archives Tour is Booked #OGSConf2017
While looking over the OGS Conference guide, Nostalgia groused. “Oh, no! The National Archives tour is full!” “They must remember you,” I smirked. “From 30 years ago?!?” the Olde Banshee fumed. “I […]
And as Time Draws Near … #AGSCon17
When I regained consciousness, I was sprawled across the hallway floor.
Pieces of the Past
Genealogy can be a very lonely hobby. I’ve been at it for over 40 years and am now just benefiting from it, this past year (late 2015-2016).Three younger cousins have reached out […]
