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At the Library – Month 5 of 12 Ancestors in 12 Months

Visiting the Library The most recent library that I have visited in person (March 2025) was in the ancient city of Ephesus, the Library of Celsus. “The Library of Celsus is considered an architectural marvel and is one of the … Continue reading

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DNA – Month 4 of 12 Ancestors in 12 Months

Ancient Ancestors Breaking news – it’s now possible to trace your DNA roots back many generations. You can find out the breakdown of your DNA in various historical eras…the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the Roman Era, and the Middle … Continue reading

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Migration – Month 3 of 12 Ancestors in 12 Months

How We Got from There to Here What are the odds that Gary and I both ended up in California at the same time, ready for the next stage of our lives? We met in October 1988 at Julius Corsini … Continue reading

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Surprise – Month 2 of 12 Ancestors in 12 Months

Not One, Not Two, but Three Brothers The year was 1885. The place was Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The local newspaper called it “a strange coincidence.” The Harrisburg Daily Independent stated that the Coble brothers were “well-known and were personally popular.” … Continue reading

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Favorite Photo

A Piece of Americana Photos give us a wonderful glimpse into the lives of people as well as the culture of the times. “Favorite photo” is a misnomer of course; there are so many special ones that it’s really “favorite … Continue reading

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Resolution – Month 12 of 12 Ancestors in 12 Months

Reflections and Resolutions 2024 was the year of travel. Gary and I took 13 trips this year (okay, our last trip was actually a staycation on the Las Vegas Strip and was only 13.3 miles away, but still…). We took … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday 12/25/24

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Wordless Wednesday 12/18/24

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Wordless Wednesday 12/11/24

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Wordless Wednesday 12/4/24

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