I have battled my fear of public speaking for as long as I can remember. In high school I really wanted to be a part of our school plays, but my shyness prevented me from succeeding in more than bit parts or being behind the scenes. I kept trying though because I loved the atmosphere and eventually participated … Continue reading Getting Past the Nerves of Public Speaking
I’m Going to RootsTech 2016!
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of wearing many hats at the RootsTech/FGS conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah. In fact I'd say it was a tad too many! I loved getting to present to such a wide and diverse crowd of genealogists, but I also was WORN out! Did I mention I … Continue reading I’m Going to RootsTech 2016!
Week 2 of My Genealogy Do-Over
Since I'm a busy gal it looks like I'm just getting around to wrapping up Week 2 of my Do-over. I was surprised at the time it took for me to do my self interview. I'm not one who really talks about myself much, but in the 40 years I've been around... I've done a lot … Continue reading Week 2 of My Genealogy Do-Over
Family Gatherings are the Time to Reminisce
Yesterday I had the pleasure of getting most of the day with family. The drive down to my mom's house was a pleasant one as my husband, Casey, and I talked while I worked on a crochet project (he drove). This year we had decided to split our time with our respective families. I was … Continue reading Family Gatherings are the Time to Reminisce
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Shirley Helen Krueger
Recently my friend Amy Crow, who writes No Story Too Small, challenged others to join her in writing about our ancestors each week. This is week 3 of the challenge and I'm going to share some stories of my maternal grandmother, Shirley Helen Krueger Morse. I've written a few posts about her in the past, … Continue reading 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Shirley Helen Krueger
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