Memorial Day honors those who died in service to our country, but it’s also a great time to pause and remember all our family members who are no longer with us who served in the military. Today I have a … Read More
In a few days we’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day so I thought I’d tell you one very simple thing I did last year on Mother’s Day that I’m SO glad I did because Mom passed away 2 months later. I … Read More
Are you making it easy or hard to work on your family history? Here’s one simple get-it-done principle that could make the difference between achieving your family history goals or not! Here’s a quote by James Clear, author of Atomic … Read More
It’s April 2020 and, as I write, the COVID-19 world-wide pandemic is racing toward its projected peak here in the United States. Most of us are doing the right thing—staying home to “flatten the curve” and keep the number of … Read More
It’s World Backup Day 2020. Today is a reminder that our irreplaceable photos need to be backed up regularly. I’ll never forget reading a note attached to a porta-potty at the parking lot of a popular walking trail in Portland. … Read More
As I write this post, America, and a lot of the rest of the world, is experiencing something I’ve never seen before in my lifetime—the threat of a pandemic and the request from government to stay home except for necessary … Read More
RootsTech is the largest genealogy and family history conference in the world. It’s held in the Salt Palace conference center in Salt Lake City every winter and in London in the fall. It was Charlie’s and my first time ever … Read More
There’s an African proverb that says, “When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground.” If you have parents or relatives who are already gone, it may feel like it’s too late to document their stories. I … Read More
The #1 problem I hear from people who KNOW they need to do something with their boxes of photos is, ”I don’t have time!” If you’ve ever said, “I don’t have time!” you’re in good company because most family … Read More
A new year is roaring right up and I have a special announcement for the year 2020! But before I make my announcement I want to share some insight into WHY you might be feeling overwhelmed by your boxes of … Read More