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Daily Archives: November 19, 2019
Wichita County Historical Society and the Museum of the Great Plains of Leoti, Leoti – Kansas Tuesdays November 19, 2019
As I continue my westward trek across Kansas this week, I started moving south as I zigzag through the state. I saw Wakeeney in Trego County and went looking for what’s to see or do in the area. I came … Continue reading
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Tagged First Nations/Native American, Kansas, Kansas Tuesdays
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D-Day Invasion: What Happened and Why It’s Important – FamilySearch November 18, 2019
I saw this yesterday on FamilySearch – D-Day Invasion: What Happened and Why It’s Important: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/d-day-invasion/. November 18, 2019 – by Annelie Hansen The D-Day invasion, or Normandy landings, were the landing operations of the Allied forces as part of Operation … Continue reading
Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Mississippi – Tombstone Tuesdays November 19, 2019
Disclaimer: my parents, step-father, a niece, and several friends’ close family are buried in Biloxi National Cemetery. It is located on the grounds of the Biloxi V. A. Hospital. This is also the hospital where my oldest brother went to … Continue reading
Two New Bundles of Holding – Worldbuilder’s Toolkit 6 and Worldbuilder’s Toolkit 3 November 19, 2019
I noticed two new Bundles of Holding available on Bundle of Holding. While designed for gaming of various types, you should be adapt the books and software if you were wanting to write books. Check with the company and see … Continue reading
MyHeritage DNA Is an Ideal Gift for the Holidays. Science Says So: MyHeritage November 19, 2019
Running a bit behind due to being in an Internet dead zone that kept popping up and going away which limited my ability to do much. Should be caught up soon. I saw this on MyHeritage today – MyHeritage DNA … Continue reading
Genealogy and Genealogical Records in India – FamilySearch November 18, 2019
I saw this today on FamilySearch -Genealogy and Genealogical Records in India: https://media.familysearch.org/genealogy-records-in-india/ Summary From time to time I get inquiries about genealogical research in India. Yes, there are some records available online, but no they are not particularly easy … Continue reading
How To Gracefully End A Friendship — Love, Geeky Girl
Hey guys! Welcome back. I hope you are having a great week so far. It is our last full week until Thanksgiving and I am excited for that. Let me know in the comments what your plans for Thanksgiving are. … Continue reading
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The Soldier Who Voluntarily Became a Prisoner in Auschwitz – YouTube Video
I saw this on YouTube and thought he deserved being remembered. The Soldier Who Voluntarily Became a Prisoner in Auschwitz – YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3qHnfxQmKk&list=PL6_ErRL1Q_4Z3w2e6Z7ulmP7_jc20x6n0 (around 13:09 minutes long). Wikipedia links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witold_Pilecki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilecki%27s_Report Find-A-Grave memorials: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140947690/witold-pilecki https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140987866/witold-pilecki (cenotaph)
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Tagged Find-A-Grave, Holocaust, Wikipedia, World War II, YouTube
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This Cann’t Be Healthy — Lynn Thaler
I found this at the store the other day. It’s basically fried fat. I wonder if snacks like this play a role in the obesity problem America is currently experiencing. I may be on to something here. via This Cann’t Be … Continue reading
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What’s Cooking On Your Blog? — The Recovering Legalist
Originally posted on The Devotional Guy™: Are your posts boiling over with traffic and tons of engagement or is your blog resting at a slow simmer? Low and slow is a perfect method for cooking a brisket. But, truthfully, not … Continue reading
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