Are You Part of the Solution?
The Internet is both a boon and a bane to genealogical research. While it is easier to communicate and discover …
Category Archives: Musings
Digital Youth and Digital Preservation
The Library of Congress recently posted this video of a workshop with teenagers discussing digital preservation. Today’s teenagers really have …
That’s What I’m Talkin’ About!
In an earlier post, I mused about why NBC’s Who Do You Think You Are showing genealogy as “easy” was …
Who Do You Think You Are? – Rosie O’Donnell
I have to admit that I didn’t have high hopes for tonight’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are …
What I Learned at RootsTech from Home
I planned to attend RootsTech. I even had my hotel reservation. But things got in the way and I didn’t …
I Don’t Care Where You Put the Comma
What you are about to read might be considered by some to be heretical. Read at your own risk Yesterday, …
Why “Who Do You Think You Are” Being Easy is a Good Thing
Season 2 of NBC’s Who Do You Think You Are premiered last Friday night. Facebook statuses and Twitter feeds were …
Elton John and Bernie Taupin, genealogists?
Elton John has long been regarded as a gifted songwriter. Besides his numerous top 40 hits, he has written for …
Why would he do that?
I’m a bit of a stickler about grammar. I cringe when I see things like “Its snowing now” or “Their …
Stayin’ Alive
I love music — all kinds of music. I’m also a big fan of mnemonic devices. (Any one remember Roy …
