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2 days ago

Stay safe

It’s that time again when genealogists get the urge to visit the burial sites of their ancestors.

1 week ago

Search engines aren’t created equal

Search engines and the search feature on genealogical websites are invaluable to genealogists. The problem is that no two are exactly alike. 

2 weeks ago

A parent’s gratitude

The first day of school comes quickly for families. It is the day we place our most precious gifts into the hands of someone who begins as a stranger, yet over time becomes so much more.

2 weeks ago

The adventure

Ellie stood at the counter, her hands at her side. It was always so noisy in the early morning. She would wait patiently for her coffee cup to be filled with the luscious brew that magically came from her favorite breakfast blend pod.

2 weeks ago

Why does my dog bark?

You never want your dog to totally hush if they are trying to alert you to danger. But you can teach them to calm down by responding to the alert and telling them they are good for alerting you.

2 weeks ago

The clock

The small bungalow was constructed close to the edge of the lake. Lines of lush marigolds, pansies, tiny rose bushes and a scattering of geraniums were on the lawn.

2 weeks ago

An ode to mothers

Mother’s Day is in the future. Motherhood is something of which men can only stand in awe as a whole world unknown thrives.

1 month ago

Help from ‘Roots Tech’

Roots Tech, the world’s largest family history celebration, has now ended, but you still have time to access many of the sessions online for free.