100th edition of the Carnival of Genealogy upcoming

100th edition of the Carnival of Genealogy upcoming

This seems to be the week to promote upcoming blogging activities. I'll use the GeneaBlogger link to the call for submissions. Hope you will help be part of the 100+ submissions to surpass the goal. I do plan to be a part, as well. Here is a summary excerpt:

"And the topic for the 100th edition of the Carnival of Genealogy is… “There’s one in every family!” Bring your stories of colorful characters, unique heirlooms, mouth-watering recipes, most dearly beloved pets, whatever! Interpret as you like. Every family has “special” individuals, you know, the ones with a green thumb, the black sheep, the lone wolf, the blue-ribbon cook, the story-teller, the geek! I know you have treasured recipes and amazing heirlooms you’ve yet to share! Tell us about them and become a part of history in the 100th edition of the Carnival of Genealogy! The deadline for submissions is December 1st."


Families are Forever!  ;-)

Smile for the Camera - 21st Edition

The word prompt for the 21st Edition of Smile for the Camera is "Give Their Face a Place." March is Women's History month and we are asked to picture a woman or women in history, something meaningful to us. "The interpretation is yours (mine)."

I have chosen this venue to honor my aunt LVene (Smith) Thomas (1910-2004), one of my father's older sisters. She was an elementary school teacher her entire life - starting in one room schools in our rural neighborhood; she earned her teaching degree, part-time, over the years, and continued in the Community Schools. She raised fine two sons, one a School Superintendent for many years. Her husband, Verle Thomas, died far too young (1911-1958).

You may recall I have mentioned her as a source of much of my early Smith and Preston family history information - a real head start. She spend many years as the family history person in our family, and compiled a family history book for her siblings in about 1990. I do owe her a lot, and want to acknowledge it here.

The photo was in the 1974 United Methodist Church, Coon Rapids, Iowa, member directory book.

Families are Forever!  ;-)

Carnival of Irish Heritage & Culture is now available

See the 17th edition of the Carnival of Irish Heritage & Culture which is where I was proud to introduce my John Butler as my first identified Irish ancestor. Read about all the others who are similarly proud to share an Irish heritage. A very interesting Carnival. Thanks to all who contributed to the editorial efforts of Small-leaved Shamrock in compiling it!

Families are Forever! ;-)

Carnival of Genealogy - 85th

A Big Thank You to Greta Koehl for using my Tombstone Tuesday - John S. KINNICK post as her lead comment and referral in the 85th Edition of the Carnival of Genealogy. Please check it out. Some really interesting stories!

Families are Forever! ;-)

Smile for the Camera - Arrion

The Smile for the Camera, 19th Edition Blog Carnival, asks us to use the word prompt "Gift" - and we are encouraged to be creative.

Normally I would be likely to choose a photo of one of my two grandchildren for such a post.

This time, however, I am honoring their mother, my youngest daughter, Arrion. We went a full generation without grandchildren until she and Ben, her husband, gave us our two precious ones to carry on our family line. As a youngster in dance and ballet, her teacher always said her smile had "sparkle." That sparkle is still there. Here is a very casual pose, this summer when they visited us for our 50th anniversary celebration. Thank you for your "gift" Arrion!



Family is Forever! ;-)