Recently I've been dipping my toes in Second Life, the virtual world where genealogy meets technology to create a place for family history lovers to meet, learn, and explore. I'm so new to the experience that I don't know everyone who is behind the fabulous conference grounds and exhibit halls at … [Read more...]
#scgs12 Forecast: Hazy Mornings…
…clearing to afternoon sun and breezes.Warm temperatures in the mid-to high-70s Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Mostly sunny and pleasant. Any June Gloom hazy mornings will burn off to sunny days. Night time lows in the mid-to-high 50's; light sweater weather. Expect great weather this weekend for the … [Read more...]
Handy Twitter Links for Jamboree #scgs12
So Cal is rolling out the red carpet for bloggers and genealogists who will be attending the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree in Burbank. With barely two weeks until the pre-event Family History Writers' Conference and Tech-Trax Workshop, it's time to get organized and get ready for … [Read more...]
Adding Context to a Family Keepsake
Now that I've decided to reproduce my aunt's home economics notebook, I am looking for ways to make the book more interesting and uncover any other stories related to this little keepsake. My approach isn't strictly genealogical; it's more a blend of local and family history with a dose of literary … [Read more...]
Lessons from the Archive: Finding Clues to Tell a Story
Sometimes you have to do a bit of snooping on the way to sleuthing. By snooping, I mean that you just have to open your eyes to look at anything that comes along. Sleuthing seems to have a more defined goal and method, but snooping can pay off bigtime. My Sweet Aunt Frances saved a lot of stuff. The … [Read more...]
Lessons from the Archive: How to Spoil a Baby Album
Today I opened some old boxes in our basement and found that many of the treasures tucked inside have been damaged. The biggest culprit seems to be newsprint and newspapers that have infected other items through acid migration. This sweet little baby book, for example, was layered between two … [Read more...]
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