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Counting Down to FGS/RootsTech

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Jennifer Alford

I can hardly believe that in one month I'll be presenting at my first National Genealogy Conference! I am very excited for this wonderful opportunity to see old and new friends from all around the world. I can't decide if I'm more excited about speaking at this level or finally getting the chance to be in Salt Lake … Continue reading Counting Down to FGS/RootsTech

My Goals: Update for 2013

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Jennifer Alford

It's hard to believe that it is October already. It seems just yesterday I was making these goals and had the whole year ahead of me. Of course life often hijacks us with new challenges and opportunities and you have to learn to "roll with it". I am starting to think that I should start … Continue reading My Goals: Update for 2013

New Resource Announced: Hack Genealogy!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Jennifer Alford

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! HACK GENEALOGY: A NEW GENEALOGY AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE Repurposing today's technology for tomorrow's genealogy 17 July 2013 – Chicago, IL. Genealogy educator and author Thomas MacEntee announces the debut of Hack Genealogy, a new resource for the genealogy industry and the growing community of genealogy and family history enthusiasts. Hack Genealogy is … Continue reading New Resource Announced: Hack Genealogy!

Saturday Night Genealogy Fun – Your “Genealogy Pie”

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Jennifer Alford

Randy Seaver's latest Saturday Night Genealogy Fun blog post takes a look at how you handle your time. What is funny is that this ties in well with the latest topic of my ProGen Study Group assignments. I took my time and figured out what my monthly genealogy commitments include... and used Microsoft Excel to create … Continue reading Saturday Night Genealogy Fun – Your “Genealogy Pie”