Sunday, August 28, 2022
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Battery recharged! Back on the road but headed in a new direction!
I guess it just isn't possible to retire from the world of genealogy. I tried and I was successful for about two years. During that time I purged my genealogy files and cleaned out my office. Recently I put my laptop on my dining room table in front of a large window with a great view. We all know that nothing screams genealogy like a dining room table. And so I am back! While purging and organizing I saw all the information and facts I have accumulated over the past 70 years. I also had a chance to think about all the things I have accomplished in my many years of genealogy. I realized I know hundreds of stories about my family and ancestors. Why in the world would I just stop?
Covid was the perfect excuse to stay home and get caught up on that To Do List. For me it was more like a time to dive into depression and laziness. Hibernate! Live in my pj's. Watch tv and have ice cream for breakfast. It should have been a time for research and reading all those conference syllabuses from the last 10 years. But no! It was an excuse to just goof off. I don't know about you, but I misplaced two years of my life. I like to think that made me 2 years younger!!
Believe it or not, good things did come from that. As for me I did get rid of the piles of paper that covered every horizontal surface in my office. I was able to purge my files of duplicate slips of paper, freebies I picked up in the exhibit halls at conferences, and all those articles I saved because I thought I might need them some day. Thinking back I did need this break if just because I needed to clean house and clear my mind. It was more of a time to recharge my battery.
It feels good to be back pounding on my keyboard again and I am looking forward to making a few changes to my blog of 10 years. I will still keep the frugality while also going in a new direction. I will also be focusing on my 70 years of genealogy experience.; sort of "branching out". Don't be surprised if I kick some old habits to the curb and bring in a new outlook when it comes to finding your ancestors. Also with genealogists feeling safer attending society meetings and conferences again, be sure to check out the events page.
There will be something for everyone from beginner to medium/advanced. I will teach when necessary, provide needed help and throw in some tips I've learned over the years. And if there is one thing that makes my blood boil it is the term Brick Walls so you can be sure we will go there soon. It is an overused, inaccurate term that causes concussions and makes people shut down. I prefer the Doughnut Award! Stayed tuned
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