This week’s post dives into the distances between various homes—from birth to the present—and explores a new recipe experiment: Italian Stromboli. On the sports front, there’s a reflection on football games, with Michigan facing challenges. Writing updates include progress on “Ghost,” and a discussion about POV choices for another project.
Genealogy Archives
The home of my genealogy research. It's all about sharing the story and the work. If you're related to Johann Karl Müller, Matthew Kreisle, Carl Louis Diefenbach, George Walter Singleback, or other people in my family tree, this is one place to learn what I know about them.
An Eclipse, A Good Book, & Searching for Galveston’s Lost
Bob shares his lukewarm anticipation for the upcoming solar eclipse, delves into a genealogical mystery possibly tied to the Galveston Hurricane, and reviews “The Reluctant Coroner” with appreciation for its depth.
Genealogy Updates for March 2024
The software that I use for my genealogy site automatically generates a What’s New page that looks back 45 days. The only drawback is that it only tells you that a record has been changed. It doesn’t tell you what was changed. This is a slightly more detailed description of the edits. Photos Added photos Read More
Love & Rebellion: My Ancestor’s Scandalous 1880 Elopement in Texas
Dive into the fascinating world of genealogy as we uncover a captivating tale of love, rebellion, and ancestral secrets in 1880 Texas.
Mowing Down History: Genealogy Discoveries, and Changes in the Backyard
A torch was passed this week at Wayfarer’s Refuge. The first grass-cutting of the season happened, and I wasn’t the one on the mower. Now that Diana has finished her Master’s, we’re readjusting the chore distribution. I’ve handled about 95% of the lawn care ever since we were married. I liked the time outside, listening Read More