Writers’ Week Writing Contest

Writers of all varieties are invited to participate in the Writers’ Week Writing Contest hosted by Emily Suess at her blog, Suess’s Pieces.  First, second, and third places will be awarded great prizes, including Amazon gift certificates.

Orphan Photo #95

I just love this photo…the hat, the fur boa, and the boots.  Sure wish I knew who she was.

Orphan Photo #94

What a nice looking young man.  Unfortunately, there is no identifying information for this cabinet card.

Writing-Related Lectures at the FGS 2011 Conference

If you are attending the FGS 2011 Conference in Springfield next week, you should consider attending at least one lecture related to the subject of writing your family history.  This is a great way to learn about different aspects of writing as well as find […]

Friday Finds – 09/02/11

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found.

Change Is In The Air

Oddly enough, I just read a status update on Facebook about a variety of changes that have gone on today.  In keeping with that theme, I am announcing a name change for this blog. This change had been planned for awhile now, but with a […]

Don’t Forget to Say ‘Thank You’

It’s hard to believe that at this time next week I will be finishing up my first day of sessions and activities at my first national genealogy conference.  And after working on the FGS 2011 Conference for over a year, I must admit that I’m […]

Walking Tours in Downtown Springfield

If you are attending the FGS 2011 Conference in Springfield next week and are looking for something fun to do in the evening, check out the walking tours provided by Springfield Walks. Springfield Walks provides two different walking tours:  Lincoln’s Ghost Walk and The Haunted […]