[It appears “someone” saved this as a draft on Thanksgiving instead of publishing it…LOL Well, here is my belated thankful list.] Thanksgiving is the day we spend some time in contemplation. We mull over the year and remember our blessings. When it comes to genealogy, there are so many things to be thankful. I am…
SNGF: Grandparents are important because…
This is Randy’s weekly challenge, Saturday Night Genealogy Fun. ======== Grandparents nurture their grandchildren and teach them about love. They lead by example. They pass down family history and traditions. They make their grandchildren feel special. Everyone needs to feel special. When we view our parents as grandparents, we see them through new eyes. We…
SNGF: My TMRUA
It’s time for Saturday Night Genealogy Fun, Randy’s fun weekly genealogy challenge! This week I’m supposed to identify my TMRUA–third most recent unknown ancestor and supply some information on him or her. I am able to go out to my 4th greats for most of my lines (except the Jackson’s) I have to go out…
Malala Day: The Fight for Education
The United Nations has declared today, November 10th, as Malala Day. The day is to honor the young girl from Pakistan who is an advocate for educating females. She is currently recovering from a gunshot wound to the head in a facility in England. Her crime? Trying to get an education. “I Am Malala” is…
Election Day!
Today is election day! I’m a permanent absentee voter, so I cast my ballot two weeks ago. My state provides a way to check to see if my ballot has been received–and it has! I’m one of a long line of women voters from my family. I have distant relatives who fought for the right…