* shlep- (Yid.) to proceed or move especially slowly, tediously, awkwardly, or carelessly As a child I remember going to the Jewish section of the cemetery with my Mom. She knew where the Engel family was buried and would lead the way. We would gather small stones as we approached so that we could … Continue reading Shlepping* to the Cemetery
Genealogy Education “On the Cheap”
If you are anything like me, you look for those opportunities to get the most bang for your buck. The mainstream airing of "Who Do You Think You Are" on network television and "Finding Your Roots" on PBS has resulted in a boom of interest in genealogy by people of all ages. This also means … Continue reading Genealogy Education “On the Cheap”
Jen Alford 