My genealogy version of a cold case team’s investigation board. I have the yarn and push pins, just need a huge bulletin board now…because there’s more, so much more. #genealogy #familyhistory

Neva Skelton became a physician in 1926, the first female doctor in her county. “Lady Doctor” Neva Skelton, MD tinyurl.com/yujnzm37 #GenealogyStorytelling #familyhistory #history #author #writer #Eldorado #OnePlaceStudies #AllAboutThatPlace

My interview with Barbara Tien of Projectkin @projectkin.bsky.social. Revisiting All About That Place. #Projectkin #AATP #AllAboutThatPlace #genealogy #oneplacestudies open.substack.com/pub/projectk...

For good measure, the recording of my conversation with @cerydwyn.bsky.social is now available on YouTube and in the FB group for All About That Place! youtu.be/tC9SJlGSwNQ

Just back from the book launch for 'The Mist and The Flame' tonight; a magical retelling of Romeo and Juliet...literally with magic. Start off your autumn reading with Foschia Luminosa and Fiamma Fredda in this delicious story reimagined in the realm of enchantment!. @letitiamoffitt1.bsky.social

And @cerydwyn.bsky.social, I’m thrilled to have you back to tell us about your research. Just 90 min from now! Details 👇

Look at this absolutely fantastic plaque made by @wayneq4444.bsky.social Wayne Quigg!!! Such woodworking talent. I can’t wait to paint it and hang it out for Spooky Season. The Lanthorne Ordinary Witches thank you!!!

How my Grandparents Spent their Honeymoon tinyurl.com/ybn462b4 #GenealogyStorytelling #familyhistory #history #author #writer #Evansville

.........um, May I help you? Mantis on the pepper plant today.

Almost Spooky Season! I made this Skellington lap afghan for my daughter a few years ago. #Samhain #Halloween #Skellington #Crochet #afghan

Labyrinth, Allerton Park, Illinois

Greenman over an arched recess.

Sabray’s Postcard: Music in a Venetian Gondola tinyurl.com/mtdaubjn #GenealogyStorytelling #familyhistory #vintagepostcard #history #author #writer #CampbellHill #Barrow #Underwood

Human Hair: An Unusual Postcard Embellishment tinyurl.com/mr3vb8w4 #GenealogyStorytelling #familyhistory #vintagepostcard #history #author #writer

From One Tiny Town to Another: A No-Nonsense Postcard tinyurl.com/mrxpuj65

Alice Castanedo of New Orleans gave me a gift through her poem, but she remains one of the most elusive ladies from the 1882 autograph book. tinyurl.com/ynx7984a #GenealogyStorytelling #familyhistory #genealogy

Is this the true owner of the 1882 Autograph book? tinyurl.com/GenealogySto... #GenealogyStorytelling #Indianapllis #genealogy #familyhistory #history #author #writer #Gallfamily #Hockfamily

A safflower blooming in the garden. Beautiful orange and yellow blossoms. #garden

Weeding under the bird feeder, but definitely leaving the volunteer sunflowers.

"Labrador Face". Says it all. #LabradorRetriever #dogs

Bumblebee enjoying the catmint. They move so quickly, this is the best photo I could get.

Time to gather hawk energy

This part of the garden has a bit of the English Garden feel. Just need to work on the rest of it.

Katherine A. Donnelly: A Life Lived Quietly. tinyurl.com/2k686778 #GenealogyStorytelling #genealogy #familyhistory #history #author #writer

A beautiful Celtic cross in the cemetery I was in today.

Porch Swing Sandwiches Storyteller Tuesday Challenge: HAPPY HOME tinyurl.com/5erruj8j #GenealogyStorytelling #familyhistory #genealogy

Katie signed the 1882 autograph book when she was 19. Her family left a legacy of wealth and community service, and a descendant who became a well-known quarterback. tinyurl.com/2wmhe54h

Anastasia Agnes Dillon signed the autograph book in 1882. She went on to become Principal of her city's high school in 1905. tinyurl.com/2t7hbc4r #GenealogyStorytelling #genealogy #familyhistory

That Little Oven Memories of grandma’s canned biscuits. tinyurl.com/48wr7we7 #GenealogyStorytelling #familyhistory #baking #culinary #familystories

Happy May Day!

Wild Woodland Tulips have found their way to my garden. So happy to have them. #gardens #wildflowers

Another win in the Box Jumping event for the chubby Lab.

That box was so 10 minutes ago...what's next? #Labrador

A field of dandelions for pollinators.

He absolutely adores boxes: tearing them up, playing tug-o-war with the pieces, and showing off his jumping skills when someone steals a piece of it.

Margaret ‘Maggie’ Fishburn: From Rural Illinois to Downtown Los Angeles tinyurl.com/5y72mekz #GenealogyStorytelling #genealogy #familyhistory #history #LosAngeles #Fishburn #author #writer

Kate Rosing’s life of Chicago society and European travel. tinyurl.com/49btwstp #GenealogyStorytelling #genealogy #familyhistory #history #Chicago #Rosing #author #writer

The magnolia tree got a chance to bloom this year without being nipped by frost but it might get some damage from the storm moving in. Best to get a photo now.

A Man of Nerve: The Ten Marriages of Carey Harrison Boatright tinyurl.com/eed5u6c6 #GenealogyStorytelling #genealogy #familyhistory #author #writer

Looking forward to this today.

Possum having a snack after a few particularly cold nights.

Do you have a family recipe that used to be standard fare on holidays but isn't made any longer? tinyurl.com/duj4ny7k #genealogy #familyhistory #GenealogyStorytelling #food #recipes

We're missing one of our deck chair ornaments...

Aw, 🙏, @cerydwyn.bsky.social. Conversations with Lori are always a hoot. I didn't realize how much fun these Live sessions would be. I expected little like Zoom events. They're not! My guest Sunday is @dearmyrtle.bsky.social! Projectkin.org/chat-time More at tockify.com/eventscalend...

This was a truly fun Live.