Comments for Elyse's Genealogy Blog

Comment on Why Bother With Genealogy? by Ashton Robinson

Ashton Robinson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:59:25 +0000

I agree with all you said very strongly as well as all the other comments. Everyone has heard that you won’t know where you are going until you find out where you came from. Having come from a mixed race family that hid their ancestry (even from me), discovering my family’s history has connected me with a world I knew nothing about and a part of American History I knew nothing about. Genealogy has made me a historian and has provided a great educational endeavor. I could have watched TV or played sports but neither would have expanded my mind as genealogy has done.

Comment on Why Bother With Genealogy? by Pj Sisseck

Pj Sisseck — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:52:24 +0000

After looking over a notebook I had put together on a branch of my family, an uncle told me I should go into Genealogy as a profession, and get paid for all the hard work. My immediate reply was “No, then it would not be fun any more, it would be my job”. And frankly, my mental picture of a Professional Genalogist is not the kind of person I care to be. Okay, my picture my be skewed by having first met some rather pedantic, snobish, uncivil people. They are probably the exceptions to the rule (I hope). But for me, the day Genealogy is no longer fun, relaxing, or informative, is the day I hang it up!

Comment on Genealogy Goals for 2012 by Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:37:23 +0000

Hi there…just found this blog, and love hearing how you are moving away from the paper and to digital…I’m having a mental problem with that (but know it’s the way to go), so you give me the encouragement I need. I’ll have to check out Dropbox (never heard of it).

Comment on Happy Valentine’s Day: Grandma and Grandpa Doerflinger by Helen Spencer

Helen Spencer — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:24:03 +0000

What a happy and handsome couple!

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Comment on Happy Valentine’s Day: Grandma and Grandpa Doerflinger by Malcolm

Malcolm — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:23:03 +0000

Why is it when I see couples who had a long and happy married, like your grandparents did, I get so teary-eyed? How I wish I also have the same love story.
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Comment on Happy Valentine’s Day: Grandma and Grandpa Doerflinger by Amy Coffin

Amy Coffin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:59:36 +0000

You’re right, they are adorable. Thank you for sharing Max and Sis with us!
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Comment on Salt Lake City: Day 1 by Kenny

Kenny — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:17:32 +0000

I can really feel your energy, Elyse. I hope that the competition will tun out fine.
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Comment on Salt Lake City: Day 1 by Carol P.

Carol P. — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:24:50 +0000

Congrats – you did a Great job in the Idol contest! I started using MS OneNote last year and really like it. Loved your green treasure chest story, too. You picked good subjects; they were clearly presented, all with high energy – well done!

Comment on Salt Lake City: Day 1 by Kim

Kim — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:44:08 +0000

I’m sorry to hear you had food poisoning! I hope your feeling much better and can enjoy your trip.
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Comment on Who Will Be The Next Genealogy Idol? by Jim Sanders

Jim Sanders — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:25:17 +0000

How did the Genealogy Idol competition go? I know you must have done well.

Regards, Jim
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