June 26, 2026 Actress Jamie Lee Curtis’ sister recently died. Jamie posted a memorial about her sister which was full of fond memories of good times with her sister. As a genealogist, I especially appreciated Jamie’s anecdote about travelling to Hungary with her sister to explore their father’s roots. Jamie described finding their …
Editing Photos or Not
June 19, 202 Years ago, I attended a presentation on using photo editing software. The idea that amateurs could edit their own family photos was new then. As the presenter showed slides of before and after pictures, I was excited to see amazing upgrades on old family pictures. Scratches and gouges become almost invisible. …
Genealogy is Never Done
June 12, 2026 Over the years, many people have told me their genealogy is done. Some say that their grandmother finished it years ago. Others say they’ve done all the research that can be done on their family lines. After thirty plus years of working on my genealogy, I don’t agree with those folks. …