For Randy’s Saturday Night Genealogy Fun Challenge this week, he has asked us to fill out a survey. Below are the questions with my answers. 1) Answer these questions in my survey about genealogy resources and usage: a) Which genealogy software programs for your computer do you use (e.g., Family Tree Maker,…
Category: About Me
My DNA Results are in!
You all may remember that sometime in May I sent in my samples for a FTDNA Family Finder autosomal DNA test. Well, my results are in! My roots are as follows: My father’s side: entirely French back to at least 1600 My mother’s side: paternal-Azorean (same island, Sao Miguel); maternal-English, Irish, and Welsh. My Welsh…
First Swab Done!
I mentioned the other day that I was getting my very own DNA test kit (it was a gift). Today, my kit came and I couldn’t wait to do my swab. I’m eager like that. This is what the kit looked like: It includes two test swabs, two vials for the swab ends to…
Book of Me, Prompt 21: My Hobbies
[This is prompt 21 of the Book of Me, Written by You series: Hobbies] I have always had a lot of hobbies. When I was growing up I loved to make things: Shrinky Dinks, Shaker Makers, String Art, Latch Hook Rugs, Embroidery, Needle Point, Plastic Canvas. If they made a kit for it, I probably…
Book of Me, Prompt 20: The Feel of Home
[This is the 20th prompt in the Book of Me, Written by You Series] We all know that home is a place with walls and windows. It’s where we live. But, what does home feel like? For me, home is a place I feel secure. It’s the place that I can sing in the shower…