*schmooze (Yid.) to converse informally, to chat in a friendly way so as to gain favor, business, or connections Last month I wrote about shlepping to the cemetery and getting pictures of your loved ones' headstones. Little did I know that I would actually be doing just that on my latest vacation to Indiana! … Continue reading Schmoozing* With the Local Jews
Shlepping* to the Cemetery
* 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”
Funny Friday- Jenny and her New Friend
Here I am hanging out with a local in Wall Drug, South Dakota (ca. 1987)
Talented Tuesday- My Dancing Grandma, Shirley Krueger Morse
“My birthday came in July, and in September I was allowed to take ballet from Lillian Breskin Schiller. Her parents ran a store on Franklin St. a few blocks from our shoe store. There were only a handful of us taking the lessons, but I was in heaven. When recital time came, we danced … Continue reading Talented Tuesday- My Dancing Grandma, Shirley Krueger Morse
Jen Alford 