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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 23h

One thing I wish people understood about genealogy research is that some times you can spend 10 hours researching and never find what you’re looking for. If you hire a professional genealogist. Be kind. They’re not magicians

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Did you miss the Genealogy Storyteller virtual Summit? It’s now available on demand! Click register and order your copy today! www.eventzilla.net/e/genealogy-...

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Doctor Who - Series 2 - David Tenant and Billie Piper. ❤️

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Family Tree Magazine @familytreemag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is here! Discover some key facts about why (and what) the celebration is all about, plus tips for researching your Hispanic ancestry: 🔗 familytreemagazine.com/heritage/mex… #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New database of 13,000 British slave traders goes online: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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GenStack @genstack.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It's coming! The September 2026 issue of Genealogy Matters Magazine will drop on September 10th! The story matters. Be inspired. Be surprised. Be ready. @genchat.bsky.social #Genealogy #Familyhistory Stay informed: genealogymatters.substack.com

Genealogy Matters Magazine August issue. "At the heart of knowing an ancestor is knowing their story. Family History storytelling matters.

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Big Blend Radio & Magazines @bigblendradiomags.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sylke Neal-Finnegan of Explore Tualatin Valley shares Oregon wine country escapes, global food, and outdoor adventures just outside Portland. Great episode, take a listen: www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/tualatin-v... #BigBlendRadio #WineWednesday #Oregon

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Explore Tualatin Valley, Oregon: Where Wine Country Meets the Great Outdoors

Sustainable vineyards, accessible trails & a thriving arts scene — explore Oregon's Tualatin Valley wine country with Sylke Neal-Finnegan.

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Big Blend Radio & Magazines @bigblendradiomags.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Peggy Fiandaca welcomes luxury travel advisor Julia Coney to talk wine culture, local wine appreciation, and unexpected pairings that break all the rules. Episode + Recipe: www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/exploring-... #WineWednesday #WineTasting #BigBlendRadio

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Exploring Today's Wine Culture

Peggy Fiandaca and guest Julia Coney explore wine culture, local wine appreciation, and unexpected pairings that break all the rules.

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Looking for free #genealogy resources? The Ancestor Hunt Research Library brings together curated links for all 50 states + D.C. Explore the Research Library at buff.ly/QJC0abl

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Big Blend Radio & Magazines @bigblendradiomags.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🌍🍷✈️ NEW ISSUE ALERT! Travel, Food & Wine Magazine — Vol. 1 / Issue 7 is here and takes you through the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast & Canada. Check it out: www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/travel-foo... #TravelMagazine #TravelPodcast #IFWTWA #BigBlendRadio

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Travel, Food & Wine Magazine — Issue 7 (2026)

This issue of Travel, Food & Wine takes readers from the San Juan Islands to Nova Scotia, paired with companion episodes of Big Blend Radio's Food, Wine & Travel Podcast with IFWTWA.

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I’m excited to be part of this magazine! Thank you, Robin, for featuring my article!

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Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Did you know you can download and share your family tree as a file? We explain what you need to know about the GEDCOM format 🖥️ www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

It’s so hot that my dog is laying on an ice pack to cool off. #laheatwave

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GenStack @genstack.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Ready to become the steward of your family's story? Join us at the: Genealogy Storyteller Virtual Summit, Sept 18–19, 2026! Two days of presentations 5 presenters Writing & preserving your history Early bird tickets on sale now www.eventzilla.net/e/genealogy-... @arynsyoungless.bsky.social

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I’m excited to be part of this magazine! Thank you, Robin, for featuring my article!

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I’m excited to hate that I have an article feature in the upcoming @familytreemag.bsky.social - “Writing a Mew Narrative” about transforming your genealogy research into a creative story. Keep an eye out for the Sept/Oct issue, coming out later this month. #genealogy #familyhistory

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Early bird tickets are on sale now! tinyurl.com/ydmrxd24

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

September 18th & 19th, join me, Chris Freeland (the internet archive), Rhonda Lauritzen (professional biographer), Lisa Maguire (historian), & Robin Stewart (genealogist/archivest) for a first-of-its-kind virtual gathering created for family historians who are ready to turn research into narrative.

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

the thing about government grocery stores is that food deserts are a real thing and people need food

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Big Blend Radio & Magazines @bigblendradiomags.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Award-winning author James Michael Dorsey shares remarkable adventures from Baboons for Lunch, exploring remote cultures, unforgettable travel experiences, and the stories that deserve to be preserved. Podcast: www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/baboons-fo... #Author #CulturalHeritage #BigBlendRadio

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Baboons for Lunch: James Michael Dorsey on Vanishing Cultures

Join Big Blend Radio as author James Michael Dorsey shares wild travel stories from his book 'Baboons for Lunch'—from Tanzanian hunts to China's remote lands.

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Researchers often assume that the OCR text displayed by a newspaper database represents the complete article. Truncated or cropped OCR excerpts happen. Learn to deal with cutoff columns at buff.ly/sFYLTar #genealogy

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Drew Webb 🏳️‍🌈 @archeryfan93.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I’m SO proud to call USAF member Jason Watson a friend of mine. He was arrested yesterday for protesting in his uniform against the administration. Bravo sir. #Impeach #Convict #Remove.

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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Many of us have been saying this for years.

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Bryna O'Sullivan @charteroakgen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

One of my favorite "secrets" of Revolutionary War service: it's possible to determine the ways your ancestor is most likely to have served by looking at their age, race, income and gender. In other words, by profiles.

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Someone in my condo complex gave a child a whistle. I assume it was a decision made under duress.

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Bill Moore @billmooreny.substack.com · 01/06/2026

The FamilySearch Center at 1400 Westfall Road in Rochester, NY will be hosting an open house on Saturday, June 13, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public. #Genealogy

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

I’ve been working on getting my genealogy writing course up on Substack, which has led to me neglecting my Genealogy by Aryn Substack. But! This week I’ll drop the first issue of my Paper Sons and Daughters series. How is everyone’s research going?

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Big Blend Radio & Magazines @bigblendradiomags.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Celebrating the strength and love of mothers everywhere today! Check out our special Motherhood episode from the archives featuring stories of love, life lessons & legacy with @arynsyoungless.bsky.social, Heidi Sander, Christy Wood & Terri Guthrie: youtu.be/XeUY-N_PGu0?... #MothersDay #BigBlendRadio

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Motherhood: Stories of Love, Life Lessons, Strength & Resilience

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Did you know you may qualify for dual citizenship through your ancestors? Known as “jus sanguinis,” some countries (Canada, Ireland, Italy, and more), have path to dual citizenship based on where your ancestors were born. To learn more, message me today! posts.gle/uJK2dZbARWW4...

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I’ve been rescind about the Pre-ICPC "Dumping" Era in California and Arizona, am an interested to know if anyone else has had experience with this time period? Have you had to research ancestors who were affected by the wild of foster care before the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children?

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Planning out the next few months of content today! If you could pick one topic for me to break down in-depth, what would it be? Even if it’s a total curveball, I’d love to hear it. Drop your requests below.👇 #genealogy #familyhistory

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Big Blend Radio & Magazines @bigblendradiomags.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

On #BigBlendRadio now, author Metin Pekin discusses his new book "Breaking Democracy’s Chains" and explores the idea of reforming modern democracy by moving beyond political party systems. Episode & Review: bigblendmedia.substack.com/p/breaking-d... #politcalvoice #democracy

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Breaking Democracy’s Chains

Metin Pekin on Reforming Politics Without Parties

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Big Blend Radio & Magazines @bigblendradiomags.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

In honor of #WomenHistoryMonth, discover the inspiring conservation legacy of Bertie Dawes and the founding story of The Dawes Arboretum @thedawesarboretum.bsky.social a living museum of trees rooted in education & environmental stewardship. Podcast: youtu.be/pAvBE6dKJjk?... #Trees #Ohio

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The Dawes Arboretum: How Beeman and Bertie Dawes Created a Living Museum of Trees

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Last night I found where my husband’s ancestor was born in Canada, which means (with Canada’s Bill C-3 that went into effect in December), I can start to gather the needed documents to establish his connection to Canada. 🇨🇦 #dualcitizenship #genealogy

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Ruadán Books @ruadanbooks.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We're opening to novella manuscripts on 4/1/26! We're looking for dark thrillers, crime noir, & dark speculative fiction—if you've got a complete novella (25k-40k words) that fits, we want to hear from you. Submission guidelines coming soon: links.ruadanbooks.com/cfs #WriterSky #AuthorSky

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Mightymite @mightymite.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

As some friends have brought to my attention, the TCM channel is airing the 1944 movie "GASLIGHT" starring Ingrid Bergman, running alongside the State of the Union drivel. Well played, TCM! I am going to be watching the TCM channel to give them the ratings instead, and I hope you'll do the same! 😁

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Joseph @josephv.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Count me in

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Join me on February 11th for my From Research to Novel webinar. form.jotform.com/260106872645... #writingcommunity #genealogy #historicalfiction

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

All the little red dots letting me know about the massive AT&T WiFi outage. This mean I’m currently paying for WiFi that doesn’t exist.

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Big Blend Radio & Magazines @bigblendradiomags.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Find Your Center & Discover the Culture, Cuisine, and Community of Avoyelles Parish in Central Louisiana. New #BigBlendRadio Podcast: youtu.be/NdpVTcSptzA?... #TravelLouisiana #Louisiana #CENLA

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Discover Avoyelles Parish: Culture, Cuisine & Community in Central Louisiana

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

In my “to-do” list notebook I wrote “March 9 at 10am” and absolutely no clue as to what that means. #winning

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Aryn S Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

You probably know Wikipedia, but do you know about Wikibooks? You can find a wide variety of educational material on Wikibooks, covering subjects from programming and mathematics to cooking and languages. Plus, GENEALOGY! #familyhistory

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