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Daily Archives: December 24, 2019
The Nostalgia of Christmas Eve — From Cave Walls
This morning as I sip my coffee, I cannot help but remember the fervor of Christmas Eve when I was a child. Let’s face it, my Dad was a big kid and Christmas brought out the kid in him even … Continue reading
The Pentagon on Direct-to-Consumer DNA testing — Dusty Roots & Forgotten Treasures
The Pentagon has an opinion on DTC DNA testing and it is not a fan. via The Pentagon on Direct-to-Consumer DNA testing — Dusty Roots & Forgotten Treasures. Direct link to the article is included in the link above.
Are You Ruining Your Blogging Reputation? — Renard’s World
A social commentary based on some of the things that can ruin our blogging reputation. via Are You Ruining Your Blogging Reputation? — Renard’s World. Excellent advice.
Strong-armed by Gedmatch. “You will not be allowed to enter the site until you have accepted the Terms of Service.” — Cherie Lynn’s Herstory
They leave no choice. They write. Option #1 – Accept I have read the GEDmatch Terms of Service, and I agree to all terms. Click HERE to indicate that you accept all provisions described in GEDmatch Terms of Service. Option … Continue reading
Greenwood County Historical Museum, Eureka – Kansas Tuesdays December 24, 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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The laws of Christmas: 2019 reprise — The Legal Genealogist
It wasn’t always a holiday In keeping with The Legal Genealogist‘s holiday tradition of keeping the blog going while scrambling to handle holiday duties, this post (a reprise from years past), has a question for you: Are you planning for … Continue reading
Cemetery Angels BillionGraves – Tombstone Tuesdays December 24, 2019
I thought this was a good Tombstone Tuesdays post from BillionGraves – Cemetery Angels: http://blog.billiongraves.com/cemetery-angels/. Some of the most touching graveside monuments are cemetery angels. The angels appear in many forms. There are angels dressed in flowing robes with feathery wings … Continue reading
Manatee Historical Village – YouTube Video
I saw this a few days ago on YouTube – Manatee Historical Village – YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/user/BradentonGulfIslands/videos (around 3:27 minutes long).
Rainbow Art Journal – Skeleton Deer — A Pict in PA
If my calculations are correct, then this is the 50th illustration in my Rainbow Art Journal. If my assessment is correct, it is going to take me several years to actually complete every single page in this particular art journal … Continue reading
Top 50 Games of 2019 (10-1) — No Rerolls With Links to the Other 40 Top Games of 2019
Welcome to our top 50 games list for 2019, in which I list my personal top 50 games at this point in time. My choices are not limited to games from this calendar year, but instead, represent my current thoughts … Continue reading
