The Importance of Family
As a professional writer, I typically work from home. Writing is a very solitary profession, and I find that, unless I am interviewing someone for a book or article, or visiting a specific location...
Tips for Successful Record Searches
Several years ago, I was assisting my mother in tracing her family tree back many generations. As the project got going, it seemed to take on a life of its own. We found the...
Caring for your historical records
There was a period of time in my early 20’s when I relocated 9 times in 5 years. Not particularly known for my organizational skills, I lost at least one box of important items...
Exploring Heraldry
A few years ago, I went into a shop with a girlfriend. It was called The Coat of Arms Shoppe and was dedicated to heraldry. For those who don’t know, heraldry is the creating...
Finding Yourself in your Family History
“Kiss me, I’m Irish” “Italians Do it Better” “Polish and Proud” When I was a young child, silk screened T-Shirts were all the rage, and while I stuck to kittens and puppies, my friends’...
