Daily Archives: September 13, 2019

P Squared/Blue Whistling Thrush – Featured Blogger of the Week September 13, 2019

For this week’s Featured Blogger of the Week, I went with P Squared aka Blue Whistling Thrush – https://bluewhistlingthrush.wordpress.com/. Favorites page: https://bluewhistlingthrush.wordpress.com/favorites/ Some things I like are the blog covers Art, Photography, and Mental Health. I have re-blogged one of the blog’s … Continue reading

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Expert Speak – “Mental Health Hacks are Simple, Not Easy” — Blue Whistling Thrush

An experienced psychotherapist speaks about mental health conditions and prejudices in India Direct YouTube link in case there are problems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1k3K_jBANg. via Expert Speak – “Mental Health Hacks are Simple, Not Easy” — Blue Whistling Thrush. I chose Blue Whistling Thrush, … Continue reading

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Encourage Authors, Bloggers, and Vloggers to Include Social Media Links September 13, 2019

If you are a blogger, vlogger, and author, I strongly encourage you to include links to other your other social media accounts. For example, My Social Media Links which are also included on my About page: https://upsdownsfamilyhistory.wordpress.com/about/. I included YouTube, … Continue reading

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Unboxing 100 MIL YouTube AWARD!! – YouTube Video

Congratulations on hitting 100 million Subscribers – Unboxing 100 MIL YouTube AWARD!! – YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYlesHOaPkY (about 9:43 minutes long). The YouTube video was sponsored by Honey so there’s a clip highlighting Honey at the beginning of the video. There … Continue reading

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If You Are Going to Title Something Part I, Make a Reasonable Effort to Have Part II, etc. Ready to Go Timely

The above applies to authors, bloggers, vloggers, and others who label something Part I or Part 1. For authors, if you are doing a multiple book series, it’s best to have all the parts ready to go before you publish … Continue reading

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Peer into the dramatic past of the REAL Downton Abbey – FindMyPast September 13, 2019

I found this on FindMyPast – Peer into the dramatic past of the REAL Downton Abbey: https://www.findmypast.com/blog/history/real-downton-abbey. Highclere Castle, where Downton Abbey is set, has a history just as eventful as the popular period drama. Have you ever wondered if … Continue reading

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African American Genealogy – FamilySearch September 11, 2019

I noticed this on FamilySearch recently – African American Genealogy: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/african-american-family-history/.   –snip– “No matter your background, knowing your roots plays an important role in shaping your identity,” said Nkoyo Iyama, in her 2017 RootsTech address. She continued, “African Americans … Continue reading

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Update to Interlude Star Trek Fan Fiction GoFundMe – September 13, 2019

This is an update to And so it begins…THOUSAND DOLLAR THURSDAY! — Fan Film Factor. Campaign results as of last night: $19,547 raised of $19,500 goal. I received an e-mail when it hit $19,000 several days ago. Original post And … Continue reading

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Connecting with Your Biological Family through DNA Testing – September 09, 2019

I saw this yesterday on FamilySearch – Connecting with Your Biological Family through DNA Testing – September 09, 2019: https://media.familysearch.org/connecting-with-your-biological-family-through-dna-testing/. Summary Adoptees and others with unknown parentage can use DNA testing to find and connect with their biological families or … Continue reading

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FindMyPast Fridays September 13, 2019

I noticed this yesterday on FindMyPast –New additions from Ireland, Derbyshire, Berkshire and Sri Lanka: : https://www.findmypast.com/blog/new/berkshire-derbyshire-irish-records. Is your ancestor hidden in our latest releases? Here’s what’s new to the site this Findmypast Friday.   Berkshire Marriages Index   Over … Continue reading

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