This week Randy Seaver’s Saturday Night Genealogy Fun challenge is tell everyone about a favorite family photo. I have so many, I don’t know where to start! I’ve decided to post this one. Well, it’s a painting rather than a photograph, but I’m going with it anyway. You’ll notice it is two photos, but it…
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My Relatives At Work: A Labor Day Photo Series
I posted this series in 2012. Since I haven’t written anything on Labor Day I thought I would repost it. Happy Labor Day Everyone! Yesterday, I got the idea to search out some photographs of my relatives at work. I turned it into a series of blog posts to honor them on Labor Day….
It was there all along
I am often reminded of one important rule of genealogy: go back over what you’ve found periodically because you never know when it will click. I don’t know how many times I’ve gone over research or looked at a photo that I’ve seen 20, 30 times without recognition. Then, the 31st time the light bulb…
An Uncanny Resemblance
A few years ago I was visited my Grandma in the rest home where she lived. On her night stand was a photograph that took me by surprise. It was of a woman who looked remarkable like my Grandmother holding my Uncle Don. But, it couldn’t be my Grandma as she was much too young…
Sixth Edition of Smile for the Camera: Tickle Your Funny Bone
The sixth edition of Smile for the Camera is out! The theme this time around is “Tickle Your Funny Bone”. Take a peek at the collection and get set to give a giggle or two: Tickle Your Funny Bone You can see my entry if you like: Look! It’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Thanks to…