Cheryl spent most of today at the Family History Library, making solid progress tracking down documents for her Mayflower Society application. Meanwhile, all the excitement from the past week—plus the whirlwind of family events before I even made it to Salt Lake City—finally caught up with me. I took things slow, working on marketing for […]
Read MoreA Sunny Day in Salt Lake City (Despite the Forecast!) We woke up around 9:30 a.m. and headed downstairs to the hotel restaurant for breakfast—always a solid way to start the day. After that, we set out for a nice walk around Salt Lake City, revisiting a few places we’d been to on a previous […]
Read MoreAs I look back on 2024, I am filled with gratitude for the experiences that have enriched my life. This year has been a tapestry of storytelling, family connections, and personal achievements. Each project and experience has been deeply connected to my passions, and I’m profoundly grateful for the journey this year has taken me […]
Read MoreNote: This is cross-posted to both my blogs! Some of my best stories are inspired by things I do when I am bored… also known as “What can I do when I want to procrastinate?” Recently, I had the following inspired conversation with ChatGPT. I hope you enjoy it! Me: What can you tell me […]
Read MoreToday Scott and I took the Amtrak train to Philadelphia for the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies conference. The train was a fabulous choice. Very comfortable seats and a relaxing ride! My friend Peri and her husband joined us which was great. Not just for the conversation but they hooked us up with a […]
Read MoreCan you believe it? Scott and I are celebrating our 41st wedding anniversary today! As I sit down to reflect on our journey, I’m reminded of the countless memories we’ve created together over the years. We first met at the Sleigh House Restaurant (in the bar!) in Hamden, CT, in October 1974. Who would’ve thought […]
Read MoreNow that I have finished my novel, I can focus on completing some of my other projects. One that has been waiting in the wings for a number of years is a book about my mother’s and my dollhouse history. This will probably be just for the family’s enjoyment, as I’m not sure the subject […]
Read MoreToday was dedicated to getting some research done at the Family History Library. It was a bit chilly this morning, so I bundled up. Cheryl is trying to gather the documentation she needs for her application to the Mayflower Society. I am still trying to figure out if Scott’s great-grandmother, Catherine Kenney Seeley Fitz-Allen, was […]
Read MoreHere’s a fun video I haven’t posted before. Because we look and sound like idiots. We are trying to get the 360 degree selfie station to work. You can see a more successful attempt on my RootsTech Day 1 post. I thought I’d sleep in after multiple days of rising early for 8:00 a.m sessions. […]
Read MoreThis morning the wind blew us from the hotel to the Salt Palace Convention Center. We are expecting 80 mph. winds tonight and heavy snow. Thank goodness we aren’t leaving until Tuesday. By then, all should be well. Always planning for disaster, Cheryl and I went to the little market in the Hyatt Regency hotel […]
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Who We Are and How We Got This Way 