The day started early – 8 a.m.! I attended “Practical Tools for Family History Storytellers” presented by Rhonda Laurtizen and Rachel Trotter of Evalogue Life), and Laura Hedgecock (Treasure Chest of Memories). They provided a nice overview of techniques to use for oral interviews (I really need to call my mother’s cousin!!), organizing your writing […]

Despite being tired, Cheryl agreed to go with me to see the comedy of Ryan Hamilton. We had some fun on the way, pinning our “homeland” on the world map. We had never heard of Ryan Hamilton before (and as he said in his monologue no one else has either!) I thought he was humorous. […]

*It was pointed out to me that it is really the 3rd day of RootsTech. That is accurate. But it is Day 4 of “my” RootsTech experience, as that is the number of days we have been here in Salt Lake City. As is usually the case by day 3, we are starting to get […]

My first session was “German Research for Everyday Americans” with Karynne Moses. I attended Karynne’s presentation on reading German handwriting yesterday, so this was a natural follow-up. Karynne is still finding her way as a presenter, this being only the second time ever she has presented. She provided some good resources of places to look […]

First thing this morning we enjoyed a breakfast buffet courtesy of the Radisson Hotel. Cheryl and I had no idea that the hotel provides breakfast to all guests attending RootsTech. What a great perk! My first mission today was to finally meet with Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective. Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective. My first […]

This will be a quick report as I’ve been awake since 4 a.m. Eastern and it’s now 10 p.m. back on the East Coast! Cheryl and I started our RootsTech adventure by spending the night at the Bradley Airport hotel. Very wise, considering we had to board the plane the next morning at 5:50. Not […]

This is the 3rd time I will be attending Rootstech in Salt Lake City with my friend, Cheryl. I scheme and plan for this trip every year, to make it affordable for us. I completed more than 50 “Rewards for Opinions” surveys in December to assure I would qualify for Companion Pass status on Southwest […]

(Warning! This service is addicting!!!) I spent a few hours playing with this new service from My Heritage (https://www.myheritage.com/incolor). It’s great fun, but be aware – you don’t need to be a subscriber, but you must register. There is also a limit on the number of photos you can colorize. From what I read, if […]