I finally saw The Mandalorian and Grogu on Friday. Only a handful of people were in the theater for the 1:00 p.m. matinee (and I qualified for the senior discount!) which is why I waited. I enjoyed…

Here's a look at a typical day in the life of an air traffic controller.

Converting the Julian/Gregorian calendars often left me feeling a little bewildered. I could never quite remember the significant dates that enable you to work out which ‘year’ an event…

Have you ever noticed an Ancestry hint for someone who isn't actually mentioned in the record? While reviewing hints for my great-great-grandparents, I came across three Civil War–related hints that puzzled me. These records were being suggested for Mary Foster Crawford, the wife of Washington Marion Crawford. At first, I thought they might include a reference to Mary — perhaps as a widow or family contact.

The FamilySearch.org Catalog You might or might not have noticed sone new icons in the FamilySearch.org Catalog. Here is a closer screensh...

Using the ABC Process to Bring Ancestors to Life Inspired by Randy Seaver’s Ancestral Biography Creation (ABC) process, I’ve been rethinking how I share my family history. Randy’s thoughtful approach combines structured research with narrative storytelling to create rich, readable biographies of ancestors—moving beyond just names and dates to reflect the people and the times they lived in. Following his lead, I’ve started applying this process to my own family research.