King James IV of Scotland, a Man with Many Mistresses

King James IV of Scotland While working on my family tree on Ancestry, I discovered that my great-grandfather fourteen generations removed was King James IV of Scotland. This king really enjoyed the ladies and wanted to engage in sex with as many women as he could. One of his conquests was Marion Boyd, who gave … Continue reading King James IV of Scotland, a Man with Many Mistresses →

What Mary Oliver Taught Me

Poetry need not be complicated Filled with sophisticated words Readers cannot comprehend without consulting a dictionary The words chosen only need to touch The reader’s soul Express something Profound Painful, perhaps, Or filled with awe and wonder It does not matter Just notice something That may never have been truly seen before And then… The … Continue reading What Mary Oliver Taught Me →

Book Review of Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree

By Jack Klein, a college professor and avid genealogist This book was interesting on several levels. It made for a quick read. As a lover of all things historical, I’m not sure if it is because the subject matter was so engaging or because it was written in plain, everyday English easy for the amateur … Continue reading Book Review of Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree →

Five Star Review of Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree by Author Molly Ringle

https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Top-Notch-Family-Tree-Branches/dp/B0C91ZLN8M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y9DX0GI80O8E&keywords=nancy+blodgett+klein&qid=1689149673&sprefix=%2Caps%2C825&sr=8-1 For anyone who's an amateur at genealogy research, like me, this book is very helpful! Nancy has tons of experience tracking down ancestral records, and she lays out several of the best ways to use the available websites, census records, DNA tests, and other resources, along with very useful cautions about unreliable information. That's … Continue reading Five Star Review of Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree by Author Molly Ringle →

Five Star Review of Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree by Author Darlene Foster

https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Top-Notch-Family-Tree-Branches/dp/B0C91ZLN8M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AXFTNSMR3ML2&keywords=nancy+blodgett+klein&qid=1688406065&sprefix=Nancy+Blodgett+%2Caps%2C908&sr=8-1 Whether you are interested in genealogy or not, this is a fascinating read. I applaud author, Nancy Blodgett Klein, for her attention to detail and the research that has gone into compiling this book. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is the practical side of growing a family tree. In … Continue reading Five Star Review of Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree by Author Darlene Foster →

Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree–With Stories from its Branches

I am excited to announce the release of my fourth book, Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree—With Stories from its Branches. This is a 160-page nonfiction look at what it takes to grow a top-notch family tree online and includes interesting stories from the tree branches. Here is an excerpt from a section called “Puritans Could Be Harsh.” … Continue reading Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree–With Stories from its Branches →