Earlier this week I was contemplating an extensive write-up with photographs and stories related to my grandma’s house. However, with the limited free time I’ve had this week I will have to hold that thought till later. This week was a busy one for me as I have four projects that are due tomorrow and … Continue reading Caught Up in the Daily Grind
A Cousin Reconnects
A few weeks ago I was surprised to find a message in my Ancestry mailbox from a cousin of mine. I had never met her or been in touch as far as I knew, but I’d heard her name mentioned by my Dad and knew of her. Her mother is the sister of my grandpa … Continue reading A Cousin Reconnects
Reflections on 9/11
Over the past week, so much of the news and radio has focused on the tenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City that it is hard not to contemplate how times have changed in the span of just a few years. Though many people lost their lives on … Continue reading Reflections on 9/11
Don’t Forget to Write Down Your Own Memories
Recently I was listening to my favorite podcaster, Lisa Louise Cook of Genealogy Gems, and she mentioned how important it is to start writing down your own stories. I then realized how little I’ve done for myself. Sure, I’ve kept journals, diaries, and blogs over the years, but I’ve noticed that I tend to write … Continue reading Don’t Forget to Write Down Your Own Memories
Jen Alford 