Daily Archives: February 19, 2022

Growing Community through Community Farming – 23andMe February 18, 2022 – DNA Saturdays February 19, 2022

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently on 23andMe – Growing Community through Community Farming: https://blog.23andme.com/reading/community-through-farming/ Much longer article, but here are some of the relevant portions. February 10 2022 By 23andMe under What We’re Reading By Gennette Cordova Blog editor’s note: This #BlackHistoryMonth, 23andMe employees are … Continue reading →

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My Surprise Lunch — Jesusluvsall’s Blog

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I intentionally did not bring my lunch today because I planned on my comfort food lunch of a delivery cheeseburger and fries. My thought is I deserve it after doctor day My Surprise Lunch

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‘Candy Bomber’ who dropped sweets during Berlin airlift dies – Associated Press February 17, 2022

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently on Associated Press – ‘Candy Bomber’ who dropped sweets during Berlin airlift dies: https://apnews.com/article/europe-utah-world-war-ii-berlin-blockades-fab750bae8de282e8ea2edce8b65b317. Longer article. Here’s his Find-A-Grave memorial: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236830588/gail-seymour-halvorsen. By COLLEEN SLEVIN and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER February 17, 2022 DENVER (AP) — U.S. military pilot … Continue reading →

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Location, Location, Location – A Jeanne in the Kitchen

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

Apparently the little itty-bitty house I grew up in, in Pasadena, CA has sold once again. It just sold for $970,600. Yep! Almost $1 million for this tiny two bedroom/1 bath house. When my parents bought it, they paid $17K. … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Telenovela Star Thaís Pacholek Gets Real at RootsTech 2022 – FamilySearch February 16, 2022

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently on FamilySearch – Brazilian Telenovela Star Thaís Pacholek Gets Real at RootsTech 2022: https://www.familysearch.org/en/newsroom/tha%C3%ADs-pacholek-rootstech-2022. Longer article. Thaís Pacholek isn’t a real villain, but she does (occasionally) play one on TV. That’s to be expected from an actress … Continue reading →

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Look at This Big, Beautiful LEGO Boy! — Henchman-4-Hire

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I’ve reached a point in my love of LEGO that seeing a good set can take my breathe away. Such was the case with this new LEGO Tallneck set from Horizon Zero Dawn, a really awesome video game for the … Continue reading →

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The Little Wartime Library by Kate Thompson — Linda’s Book Bag

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

–snip– Clara Button is no ordinary librarian. While the world remains at war, in East London Clara has created the country’s only underground library, built over the tracks in the disused Bethnal Green tube station. Down here a secret community … Continue reading →