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https://past-presence.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_0622-727192746-1572983581960.jpg Travels in China – the tech
Chinese Genealogy · Photo History

Travels in China – the tech

November 12, 2019November 5, 2019 wanderernolonger2 Comments

I can hardly remember now what it was like to travel without tech. A journal and a pen! Post restante mail! It's like the Dark Ages - listen up kids, let me tell you about the time I had to line up for my mail... For this trip I spent a lot of time and money choosing, buying,… Continue reading Travels in China – the tech

www.past-presence.com 11 tips for blogging your own genealogy story
Family history stories · Genealogy How Tos

11 tips for blogging your own genealogy story

February 16, 2019April 4, 2020 wanderernolonger7 Comments

Ever wanted to blog a genealogy story of your own? Here are 11 tips to get you going.

www.past-presence.com My TV guest spot: talking about the power of a good family story on Lit Happens
Family history stories · How To Videos

My TV guest spot: talking about the power of a good family story on Lit Happens

February 9, 2019November 10, 2020 wanderernolonger5 Comments

I go on TV to talk about life as a genealogy blogger

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