by Brandy Heineman | Jun 18, 2013 | Blog, Family History
Christopher Willover Rude (1810-1883) and his wife Elizabeth “Betsey” Keller Rude (1812-1853?) were my 4th great-grandparents. When I discovered Rude burials via the Painted Hills Genealogical Society’s excellent website, I added it to my list of...
by Brandy Heineman | Jun 11, 2013 | Blog, Family History
I found a card mounted wedding portrait at my favorite antique shop. I noticed it some months before and saw it again when I went back. No one had purchased it yet. The image is flaking off at the edges, and its backing has considerable foxing and wear. One corner is...
by Brandy Heineman | Jun 5, 2013 | Blog, Everything Else
For the first order of business, congrats to book drawing winner… *drumroll* Yangsze Choo Congratulations and thank you to all who entered! Secondly, since it is now technically tomorrow and I’ve got nothin’, I’m going wildly off-topic of...
by Brandy Heineman | May 28, 2013 | Blog, Reading, Recommended Books
The Ruination of Imagination Spoilers. Oh, how I hate them. Why? It’s implied in the very word: they spoil the surprise, that paintstakingly crafted twist at the end when when all the pieces fall into place and your brain explodes, or at least admires the...
by Brandy Heineman | May 23, 2013 | Blog, Family History
On Tuesday, we discussed how memberships can tell us more about our ancestors on a personal level, but not every group is 100% voluntary. Today, we’ll explore some of the more obligatory associations that can lead us to their stories. Schools Perhaps my favorite...
