Seasoned conference attendees have pretty much perfected their conference packing list. I want to share a few items that might not be on your list. Some apply to those traveling from a distance and others will also help those who live near Salt Lake City. The number of days till family historians convene at the […]
I suppose that a lot of people in the Northeastern part of the U. S. are already wishing it was summer as they are battening down the hatches for a major snowfall. Now it’s time to think about more genealogy learning this coming summer. In air-conditioned comfort with dorm rooms just steps away from the […]
The conference begins in just 3 weeks. 3 weeks! That means the early registration deadline is fast approaching. Register on January 24th and it will cost you $30 more than on January 20, 21, 22, and 23. In other words, if you aren’t yet registered, do it now. https://www.fgsconference.org/registration/ For the February 11-14 event, speakers […]
Helping and sharing in genealogy. It’s truly a wonder to see so many people willing to help each other. I see message boards, pages on Facebook, and other social media opportunities to share information and hints when someone has a question. I see fellow family historians talking with each other at genealogy conferences, institutes, and […]
I am in Salt Lake City to teach at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy this coming week. Right now I am sitting at a table on the 3rd floor of the Family History Library. It’s a busy library today. I just looked up and decided to list the states where the people I know […]
I have driven to Salt Lake City several times with no issues. Yes, even in winter. My luck finally ran out. I-80 was closed in the western part of Nebraska last evening so I stopped for the night earlier than planned. This morning truckers told me I-80 was closed in parts of Wyoming. They were […]
Already 2015? Where did 2014 go? It’s one of those years that I am glad is finished. I have been doing some calendar management for 2015 and that included updating my speaking schedule. I will be presenting at conferences, seminars, institutes, and also doing several webinars from my home office. As of today, my schedule […]
If you had or will have company over during this holiday season, did you groan as you had to “hide” some of your piles of genealogy papers, documents, CDs, thumb drives, and other things? As you take it all back out, did you groan again? Why didn’t I just file these to begin with? Why […]
This Christmas was another special one. I spent Christmas Eve with my oldest granddaughter and her family. That meant 4 hours with my happy, smiling first great grandchild. Oh my, does he ever have a lot to say at almost 4 months old. It was a relaxed evening. Then on Christmas Day afternoon I drove […]
I planned to blog about this extraordinary Minnesota woman back in October when she turned 114 but my sudden move to a new apartment interfered. You may have read about her in Minnesota newspapers or heard about her in other area media. Her story even hit the national news. She was the oldest living woman […]