Daily Archives: May 7, 2021

(US) National Archives and Virginia Tech Working on Digitization of Records (IAJGS Public Records Access Alert) – May 6, 2021

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently on IAJGS – (US) National Archives and Virginia Tech Working on Digitization of Records (IAJGS Public Records Access Alert): https://aotus.blogs.archives.gov/2021/04/08/exploring-the-future-together/. Much longer article. but here are some of the relevant portions. The University Libraries at Virginia … Continue reading →

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Life as The Lonsdales – Featured Blogger of the Week May 7, 2021

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

For this week’s Featured Blogger of the Week, I chose Life as The Lonsdales: https://lifeasthelonsdales.com/ as the Featured Blogger of the Week.  I have been reading the blog since January 2019. About page: none found although she has a good description … Continue reading →

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How Kory finds life as a big brother — Life as The Lonsdales

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

It’s no secret that when I first became a mum, I lost my identity. It took me some time but I did start to find myself again. I started to do the things I enjoyed and stopped feeling guilty for … Continue reading →

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“Nonstandard McDonald’s” preserves unusual designs on… – The Takeout May 7, 2021

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on The Takeout recently – “Nonstandard McDonald’s” preserves unusual designs on…: https://thetakeout.com/nonstandard-mcdonalds-twitter-worlds-weirdest-mcdonald-1846823892. Longer article but here’s enough to whet your appetite. Back in the ’80s in Coralville, Iowa, a Ronald McDonald statue leered at McDonald’s visitors from … Continue reading →

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How Sport Helps My Mental Health & Well-Being — Jenny in Neverland

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

AD | I don’t talk about sport much on my blog as I realise I probably don’t have the audience for it. However, I do talk about well-being, self care and mental health a fair bit. And by a fair … Continue reading →

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First Visit with New Optometrist – May 7, 2021

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I met with the new optometrist today. Turns out my left eye now has a catract and he set me with a specialist who does cataract surgery. He didn’t order my new pair of glasses as he wants to see … Continue reading →

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Hatch Aftermath: A Very Dirty Incubator — Forged Mettle Farm

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Over the years, I’ve artificially incubated eggs from chickens, guinea fowl, ducks, and geese. When the excitement of the hatch is over, an unpleasant – but important – task awaits: cleaning out the befouled hatcher. And procrastination is not your … Continue reading →

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When Public Domain is NOT Public Domain – The Story of Carol Highsmith – Jonathan Bailey YouTube

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8kTrJtnZAw Direct link: When Public Domain is NOT Public Domain – The Story of Carol Highsmith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8kTrJtnZAw (about 9:25 minutes long)

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Delve into 9.5 million new travel records – FindMyPast Fridays May 7, 2021

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I checked last night and saw it posted. It usually shows up Thursday or Friday at  https://www.findmypast.com/blog/new.  I shortened it a fair amount and highlighted the different topics covered. Here’s the direct link – Delve into 9.5 million new travel … Continue reading →

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