Yesterday was my half birthday and soon I will reach my milestone birthday of 50. I'm not upset about this upcoming number and actually have been embracing it. I'm going to celebrate a bit early next week with my sisters and I'm so happy to get my dearest wish. I will have my sisters all … Continue reading Happy Half-Birthday to me…
Richard Lowell Uppstrom
In my previous post, I mentioned that my step-grandpa had passed away last April and I wanted to take a moment to pay tribute to him. Even just writing that first line brings tears to my eyes at the loss I am feeling. It's really not until they are gone that you start to acknowledge … Continue reading Richard Lowell Uppstrom
Reflections on 2023
As I've done in the past, I thought I'd take today to write a post reflecting on the past year. I haven't had a lot of motivation to write blog posts over the past few years, but I think things are shifting in my life so I think I might write more this year. We … Continue reading Reflections on 2023
Developing a New Thrifty Presentation
Source: 401kcalculator.org Over the past month and a half I have been preparing for my first presentation in over 3 years. Hard to believe it's been that long! I've been reading blogs, Facebook posts, and watching the occasional genealogy webinar over the past year as my interest in rejoining the genealogy world kindled. In January … Continue reading Developing a New Thrifty Presentation
See You in Fairfax Virginia
If you live anywhere near Fairfax, Virginia and have an interest in genealogy... you should try to attend this wonderful Spring Conference. This year I am excited to speak about Jewish genealogy! Four sessions! Friday, April 6, 2018: Four sessions on Jewish Genealogy hosted by the Fairfax Virginia Genealogical Society as part of the 2018 … Continue reading See You in Fairfax Virginia
Jen Alford 