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Podcast Episode 59: Journal Your History – Collect Your Stories for the Future

Denys Allen · 5 November 2021 · Leave a Comment

As genealogists we often wonder what our ancestors felt about historical events. Few of us know! Denys offers ways to journal about our current events for our descendants. Watch the Episode Listen to the Audio and Subscribe Links Books mentioned: A Midwife's … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 59: Journal Your History – Collect Your Stories for the Future

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The Journaling Quick- Start Guide

Denys Allen · 5 November 2021 · Leave a Comment

If you've always wanted to start a journal, but wasn't sure how, this is your guide. Below are some tips and inspiration to try journaling and capture our current events for future generations (and yourself!). Keep It Private A journal by definition is something private … [Read more...] about The Journaling Quick- Start Guide

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Protected: Journal Writing Prompts to Capture Your History

Denys Allen · 4 November 2021 · Leave a Comment

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: … [Read more...] about Protected: Journal Writing Prompts to Capture Your History

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Podcast Episode 17: Becoming a Better Researcher & PA German Research

Denys Allen · 26 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

Denys never thought that journaling through today’s current events would make her a better researcher, but 2020 is full of surprises. Topics Discussed While journaling current events, Denys realized that there were areas of her ancestors lives she missed which could … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 17: Becoming a Better Researcher & PA German Research

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Podcast Episode 16: Ancestors’ Stories Part 3 & Finding PA Newspapers

Denys Allen · 19 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

Part 3 of my three part series on Ancestors’ Stories: “Hold fast in your faith or whatever goodness and kindness you believe in” is what genealogist and social historian Lauren Peightel learned from her ancestors. Listen to Lauren's stories and then learn how to find your … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 16: Ancestors’ Stories Part 3 & Finding PA Newspapers

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: history, journaling, newspapers, pandemics, podcast

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