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My NGS 2025 Journey: Amazing Learning, Ready for Solitude
As I write this final conference post from my room at The Galt House, I’m reflecting on what has been an absolutely incredible in-person genealogical immersion. Today’s sessions…
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NGS 2025 Day 1: From Virtual to Reality – My First Full Conference Day
After years of attending conferences virtually (I’m looking at you, RootsTech pajama sessions!), today marked my first full day at an in-person National Genealogical Society conference here at…
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Pre-Conference Adventures and Unexpected Connections
Note: Writing this on Saturday morning Sometimes the best conference days are the ones that unfold organically, without a packed schedule or rigid plans. Yesterday was exactly that…
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From Pajamas to Louisville: My First In-Person NGS Conference Adventure
As a veteran virtual conference attendee (five years of RootsTech pajama sessions, plus NGS, PaGE, North Carolina, and more!), it was finally time to experience one in person…
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The Astonishing Roadster Revelation: My Quiet Grandfather’s Secret Wheels
Sometimes the most surprising family history discoveries appear when you least expect them. While sorting through a forgotten box of papers (you know, the kind we genealogists can…
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My Library Journey: From Nancy Drew To Genealogy Research
Libraries have been my second home since childhood, shaping my love for reading and lifelong learning. From summer reading programs to complex academic research, they’ve influenced my education…
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