journal entry: I could not believe my eyes. This beautiful ARK was tucked into the corner of the bottom shelf in the collectible’s case at Deseret Industries. I tried to discipline myself and not look any closer because I just knew it would be too expensive for my “thrifting” habit and I would feel …
journal entry: We are always searching for our ancestors. Their stories and their clothing and their faces and their tools. Their professions and their families. Their talents. Sometimes we follow clues but other times we barely know where to start. We can remedy that disappointment in our grandchildren’s …
journal entry: It seems that people have long underestimated the importance of “funeral” photography. As my interest in Family History has deepened, I have developed a great appreciation for it. The death of those we love often brings together more living family members than does any other event. Even weddings …
My love of family history has caused me to look at many things differently. I find myself looking for ways to record events that seem commonplace which are actually very symbolic. When Clara, Lydia and George came to visit I had the perfect chance to try it again. My favorite …
A Silhouette Cutting Machine was the Christmas present I bought for myself. I played around with this and that and finally settled on my first, real project. A Family Tree. I wanted it to be a folk-art style tree with symbolism. And, that is what I got. I wanted the …
