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Tag: New Year Resolutions

  • Happy New Year

    A new year. A chance to do more things. Do better things. Perhaps do more things in better ways. 2024 will be a year of change for me. My work-outside-the-home hours will be reduced by half. What shall I do with “extra” time? I started by asking myself what was…

  • As the Year Ends

    Looking back on my genealogy-related accomplishments in 2015, my thoughts go first to the one that brought me the most joy. I visited 24 cemeteries this year. Three visits helped with my family history research. Maybe one of the others will help you with yours. If you haven’t yet made your New Year’s Resolutions, please consider…

  • A Surplus of Surnames

    I’ve been climbing my family tree since the days of writing letters and reading microfiche. And while I’m still interested in dead people, in 2015 I focused less on the ones related to me [1] and more on those buried in various Midwest cemeteries [2]. Which means my ancestors have been gathering dust. Well not…

  • Resolutions Revised

    Are New Year’s Resolutions a waste of time? It seems like many of those set get left among the confetti and streamers. I’ve made resolutions on and off over the years. I like working toward goals, so each new calendar brings an opportunity to reflect on what I’ve accomplished and what is left to…