Blogging
. . . The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same
. . . So you’ll still find the things you’ve always liked about this blog, with some enhanced features. These features include: The GeneaBlogie Library–where you’ll find links to e-books and important documents. These will be downloadable. And yes, credit for the first library of this sort based in a blog goes to Taneya, who recently unveiled her Genealogical Bookshelf. …
May 1, 2011 Sunday at 11:00 pm
. . . Everything Must Change
The title of this post can be taken as an imperative or an observation. It’s true either way. Things will change at Nature’s caprice or by one’s own volition. Most often, however, change is the result of volition compelled by nature or Nature reacting to volition. That’s why GeneaBlogie is changing! Without belaboring the point, let’s face two facts: GeneaBlogie …
May 1, 2011 Sunday at 6:33 pm
Grandma for Sale: A Cautionary Tale
A certain genealogist and blogger (no names, please, but her initials are s.h.e.r.i.f.e.n.l.e.y.) a few months ago had an interesting proposition: she had a chance to sell her grandmother! What would you have done? Here’s the tale: Sher, I mean, s.h.e.r.i., had some time ago written a post about her grandmother, Maryellen Harris Skillman, who as a young woman was …
January 19, 2011 Wednesday at 3:26 pm
A Christmas Miracle!?
A Star Appears Again Once upon a time, not that long ago, but in a place far far away, there twinkled a star called “Cow Hampshire.” Guided by a benevolent monarch named Janice, Cow Hampshire was a place of wit, wisdom, mirth, and joy. One day, however, the Cow star seemed to have burned out and fallen from the sky. …
December 22, 2010 Wednesday at 7:54 pm
MyHeritage.com Top 100 Blog Recognition!
Well, we find ourselves among some august company indeed! The folks over at the MyHeritage.com blog have selected their top 100 genealogy blogs, and we are on the list! And all the same day I got some good Smart Matches too! Check out the list at the link above. By the way, Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage.com is coming to this …
May 13, 2010 Thursday at 6:50 pm
Ancestor Approved
George Geder, Pat Salt, Elizabeth Saunders, and Deborah Andrew have each honored me with the “Ancestor Approved.” My backlog has kept me from ackinowledging them sooner. The terms are that the recipient must list ten things I have learned about any of my ancestors that has surprised, humbled, or enlightened me and pass the award along to ten other bloggers …
April 13, 2010 Tuesday at 4:00 pm
Getting Back in the Race
Each time I find myself flat on my face, I pick myself up and get back in the race. (That’s Life, lyrics copyright by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon) I continue to gradually emerge into the world as my recuperation from back surgery progresses. It’s been difficult not to have had the time to write. I will have, however, an …
April 10, 2010 Saturday at 5:33 pm
Family Tree Magazine Names Top 40 Genealogy Blogs
It was an honor just to have been nominated! Really. Family Tree Magazine has announced its list of Top 40 genealogy blogs. And a well-deserving lot they are! Most have been in my reader for a long time. But one thing striking about the list is that there are a number o f relatively new bloggers on it. This is …
February 22, 2010 Monday at 7:27 pm
Where I’ve Been and Where We’re Headed
I have been somewhat silent on the blog because of ongoing personal and family health issues. But I’m still here and we’ve got things coming up. First, let me tell you that I will be having surgery to correct a spinal problem on about February 25. There likely will not be much new content the week after that, but please …
January 31, 2010 Sunday at 5:50 pm
