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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Best Ancestry hint I've seen in a while. Searching for a young woman named Lavancha Smith. This hint suggests she's in the 1910 Syracuse Univ yearbook. Even has a matching photo. #genealogy #ancestry

Snip of a hint suggestion from Ancestry - shows a business advertisement for L.C. Smith Typewriter Company in Syracuse New York. Black and white image of an early ca. 1910 typewriter.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

There's so much creative genealogy going on at FindAGrave. Why connect people without records? Why assume lineage without records? Why not answer my messages asking you to show me the proof of familial connections? #genealogy #citeyoursources It's that simple.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This came to my local libraries a week ago. 2 million books gifted in just one county. Dolly Parton’s impact is astounding.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In a world that is filled with such bleakness Dolly was always a light and reminder of what was good in the world. Such a loss. www.instagram.com/reel/DceNXgP...

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Dolly Parton on Instagram: "A message from the family of Dolly Parton."

458K likes, 30K comments - dollyparton on August 25, 2026: "A message from the family of Dolly Parton.".

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Rochester NY. Photo taken from in front of the George Eastman museum and House #steeplesaturday

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

There's some songs, some music, that, no matter when you listen to it, it pulls you back to a time and place that touches your heart in the most sensitive place(s). Tears. Goosebumps and a power that can not adequately be described.

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Mylee Joseph @mylee.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

New EU report: the multiple roles of public #libraries should be recognised and reinforced Investing in public libraries benefits society and democracy in the long run, study finds. culture.ec.europa.eu/node/4055

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New EU report: the multiple roles of public libraries should be recognised and reinforced

Investing in public libraries benefits society and democracy in the long run, study finds.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I don’t believe a word of it.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I've had an idea for some time now about a website I'd like to set up. This evening I spoke to Claude (AI) about it. I can't quote them exactly but they have concerns about me taking on another project and over extending myself. HELLO. This is what I do. Over extend. Claude's advice - noted.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I know it's Saturday. I'm old; I forget what day it is. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched Burn After Reading (2008) My Brilliant Career (1979) 21 (2008) "Glen or Glenda" (1953)

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

When I look at my Letterboxd Watchlist I feel this odd happiness and an incredible urge to just watch more movies, right now. #film 📽️🎥

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

My library, Syracuse Public Library, had an amazing history. I just found this photo of President Herbert Hoover signing up for a library card. Sorry, don't know the date [n.d] and I assume it's a the Central Library. [n.p.] Fun photo. #library #HerbertHoover Is there really a hashtag for Hoover?

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

When one of your FAVORITE authors releases a new book; it's available in your library system; you might have to go to an unfamiliar branch to pick it up but.... you would travel even further to get your hands on this book. Placed the hold. Crossing fingers until they open tomorrow. #books #library

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Family Search sent an email to tell me I'm related to Samuel Huntington, who signed the Declaration of Independence. He would be my 3rd cousin seven times removed. OK. 😒 I told my brother, he told his grandchildren we are related to Samuel Jackson. #genealogy surprises never cease

Part of an email from Family Search, with an image of Samuel Huntington who they say is my 3rd cousin 7 times removed. He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. This amused me.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The scorching weather allows me to watch more films. #LastFourWatched #LetterboxdFriday The Wonder (2022) 52 Tuesdays (2013) Jimpa (2025) The Killing of Two Lovers (2020)

Four film posters, all in color, all with people on them. I'm not sure how else to describe this image. It's a snip taken from my Letterboxd account which allows me to track what movies I've watched. Hope this helps.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It's been a good day. My friend delivered 2 dozen fresh eggs from her hens to my door bright and early this morning. My AC was fixed and I just got a notice from the library that a book is being held for me. #librarylove

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

That feeling, when you look in your library for a book and they only have the e-book edition. I want a hard copy. I want pages to turn, a spine to hold. #librarydisappointment

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Ancestry has yearbooks; while searching today for a client's ancestors photo I decided to look for my 11th grade French teacher. I wasn't clear on what she looked like. Found her photo; it made me smile. She was so much fun; an exemplary educator. Thank you Mrs. Anastasia Caiello.

Black and white year book photo of a woman who taught languages in a high school in Syracuse NY in the late 1960s and early 1970s. She's smiling because she lived life fully and embraced what she loved. It came thru when she taught. Anastasia Caiello - you were an amazing role mode.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Monday, June 22nd, the Conquest Centre One-Place Study project will do a short presentation and discussion for the Central New York Genealogical Society. It's open to all, let me know if you'd like to attend. I'm looking forward to it. #genealogy

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It's been said a gazillion times before: why didn't anyone write on the back of the photo? Scanning my parents' pics, having no clue who people are, where photo was taken. It's painful. Someone would love this photo. My mother is in some of the pics. He was probably her friend... @genealogy

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

There's a lot of ads and deals to buy a DNA kit for someone for Father's Day. I did that twice for two different men in my life. Neither of them took the test. I no longer wonder why. #genealogy #dna

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martha shearer @marthashearer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

okay but what if a 10-year-old thinks moby dick is better than middlemarch, what then. where are they supposed to go

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Found this photo in my father's papers; on the back is written "Church in Wethersfield Springs, NY" There's no steeple on this one. Probably a Baptist Church. I'm hoping to donate it somewhere in that area. Probably taken about 1958. #steeplesaturday

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Musician and painter Joni Mitchell (with artist David Hockney...RIP) #WomensArt

An elderly white woman and man holding hands in a gallery space

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Wordle Bot: "You had two words to pick from and you chose the wrong one. That’s a bummer, but you’ve narrowed it down to one possible solution. You should solve the puzzle on your next turn." Me: Grrrrr. Wordle 1,815 5/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜ 🟨🟨🟨⬜⬜ 🟩🟩⬜🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

While going through some family papers found this delightful postcard addressed to my great grand aunt's husband. It never ceases to amaze me what people chose to save. #genealogy

Old color postcard with a young child showing their backside while walking along with a toy bear following them. Caption reads: Mary with her little bear behind

Address side of postcard, sent to Mr. Fred Scofield, Meridian, N.Y.
No stamp, no date, copyright on front says 1907.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

At about 5pm today, I realized the only "person" I actually spoke to today, was Claude. It wasn't personal. I'm working on a project, Claude is helping. Claude is hallucinating. Should I be concerned?

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

That game.#nbaplayoffs Be still my beating heart.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I edit my #genealogy society's newsletter. I begin by opening the last newsletter, duplicate it & edit away to create a new one. I look at the last one I wrote, pleased by one item in particular. Did the readers like it? #Mailchimp stats show how many ppl opened it but did anyone actually read it?

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

As president of my genealogy society, I've spoken at two #genealogy clubs in the past 6 weeks, both are held monthly at local libraries. I enjoyed each of them. I like the idea of a group of like minded folks getting together in person to talk family history and help each other out.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I'm ecstatic. Libraries are the best. After a three month wait my book is available to download. I'd still prefer the hard copy but the wait is killing me. I know I could have bought my own copy but as a retired librarian that has become a luxury. #booksky #libraries

Notification from my library that the book I've had on hold for over 3 months is available.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

'The Cunt Cheerleaders' (1970), students of Judy Chicago's Feminist Art program, CA Uni, Fresno #womensart #FridayFeeling

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Despite the snow coming down this morning, Wordle made it all better. #syracuse #syracuseweather #wordle Wordle 1,765 2/6 🟨⬜⬜🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 WordleBot Skill 99/99 Luck 99/99

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Excited to hear some Monteverdi, and more tonight. #baroque #music nysbaroque.com/concert/resu...

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

While attending a concert of Handel's Messiah, when the song "He was despised and rejected of men" was sung last night by a male alto, I had vision of that piece being song by Morrissey. Have the #Smiths ever done #Handel? I think it would work.

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Found this while moving. Such a beautiful cover. 1892 ed signed by author, Kingman. Now I must decide what to do with it. #genealogy

1892 book cover photo, graphic above title shows a tombstone, with foliage around it.

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

If an individual did not have access to a computer to perform genealogical research, a library can provide a computer to assist in this endeavor. action.everylibrary.org/the_importan...

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The Importance Of Libraries With Your Genealogical Search

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Holly Sammons @hollys.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

I thought this only happened in the movies. #genealogy From the: Manchester Evening News (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England) 20 Dec 1973 · Page 9

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