I was just scheduling a couple of questions on my calendar when I wondered:
Do other people do this?
Do you have a junk drawer?
Doesn’t everyone?
Most professional organizers will advise you not to have a junk drawer, or to at least organize the one you have.
But I’m here to propose that we all need TWO junk drawers!
Allow me to explain….
DNA Helix
Have you had your DNA tested?
How often do you revisit your results?
(This post is for people who have tested, or who want to test, their DNA for genealogy purposes. It’s not for those who don’t want to, or who are more interested in DNA for health purposes or traits.)
Click image to enlarge the chart.
Decluttering is a prominent theme in my book, What’s a Photo Without the Story? How to Create Your Family Legacy.
Decluttering, downsizing, and telling the stories of your favorite photos and prized possessions, will allow you to leave a legacy, not a burden, when you die.
But what about right now? Can you easily find your favorite digital photos, to enjoy and share?
From Mom’s album: “Stopped in Albuq. 7-1959” There’s more to this story in my new book!
I grew up in a family of six, with my parents, three younger brothers, and few relatives. Certainly none who lived nearby.
My parents did not share family stories or photos. Not really. We enjoyed slide shows of our own family vacations, but nothing historical. I guess they were too busy working and raising us up.
I have a milestone birthday coming up.
(Hint: I spent 90 minutes the other day consulting with a Medicare specialist and thought my head was going to explode with all the options. It was not the first time I’d heard them, either!)
Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month?
This is very convenient for the genealogy community since the 1950 U.S. census is being released on April 1, 2022. (That’s when the mandatory 72-year privacy waiting period ends.)
Here is a list of genealogy volunteer opportunities, and some of the benefits of participating.
Do you regret missing RootsTech 2022?
It’s not too late!
Yes, a few features are no longer available, but many of them — including 1500+ recorded sessions, on 185 topics, in 30+ languages —will be available all year long!
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This question — How are we related? — might arise when you gather with relatives during holidays. Or anytime.
Most people just laugh and change the subject.
But, next time, YOU can be the one who knows the answer!
(PRO TIP: Keep this post handy for reference!)
Cool graphic by my author friend Liana George. Click her name to see what she’s been writing!
I know a lot of authors!
And I know even more readers!
Naturally we’d all like you to buy our books. But even if you can’t — and we’re so grateful if you have! — there are lots of no-cost ways to support your favorite authors.
(And, author friends, there are a few tips in here for you, too. Keep reading!)
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