Siblings Share a Headstone

Auntie died on this day in 1973. Six months later, her younger brother passed away. Auntie and Unkie lived together nearly all of their lives. It was fitting that these siblings should remain together even after death. Their headstone comes to mind every time another Find A Grave contributor asks me to link people as spouses. We can not assume…

Happy Camera Day!

This is a reminder to celebrate Camera Day by snapping a picture or two – of a loved one, your current vehicle or the place you live. Save those precious photos to a place your descendants can find them in 50 years. Imagine how much the value of your snapshot will increase over time. This picture of my…

She Was Once Young

When you meet someone who is old, do you think they were always old? Or do you wonder about the path that led them to this place, the events that shaped them into the person standing before you? Ranghild Katarina Henrietta Tolf a.k.a. “Auntie” was my great-grandfather‘s sister. She was a surrogate grandmother to my mother and likewise…