#genealogist — Public Fediverse posts
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#RootsTech2026 is at an end.
Lots of observations...
* "Cloud" Tennis Shoes are not worth it (my 20 year old Mary Jane Birkies for the win!)
* While every presentation I attended had a great speaker who were knowledgeable, even the "intermediate" level ones felt like beginner. So, if you are an experienced #genealogist (professional or amateur or arm chair), you might think so too. But....
* The in booth presentations are seriously AWESOME. You can pick and choose which company/product interests you and see if they are having a booth talk.
The big guys all have professional booth talks. I even attended one that Christa Cowen had with "Ask me anything".
* If you were #NotAtRootsTech don't worry. The downloadable presentations really are great and informative.
* Most companies had deals for those that were #NotAtRootsTech that were the same if you were there. Granted, the software & book companies had plenty to buy and take home vs ship.
* Don't be afraid to stay a few blocks away from the Salt Palace but stay in the "free city zone" to take advantage of the free trax) tram /train. I stayed at a fantastic hotel three train stops away and was thankful to have the peace away from the convention.
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Tupac's song 'Brenda's Got A Baby' was based on a true story. Now Brenda's baby has been found.
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How do you keep your interest going with #genealogy? Is the spark still alive? Or is the magic gone?
This is something that I've been struggling with. Recently, I had to make a few decisions on where to spend my #time.
I would love to hear from others on their thoughts about gen #research, #brickwalls, and #burnout
I wrote down a few of my thoughts and issues:
https://ancestryroads.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-magic-is-gone.html
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Anyone have experience with flatbed scanners? Looking for something above entry level, 11x17 capable, and has some speed to it. As a former high end drum scanner operator, I've been very spoiled in my lifetime. My little Epson v350 doesn’t cut it anymore. As the accidentally appointed family #genealogist, I am tasked routinely with scanning old photos and photo albums, some dating back to the late 1800s.
Looking for a faster better flatbed scanner.
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Newspaper Archives & 50% off gift subscriptions. Join us! #BlackFriday #genealogy #history #newspaper #familyhistory #irishgenealogy #irishheritage #irishhistory #irishhistoryandheritage #familyresearch #GenealogyResearch #genealogist
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Ok, the obligatory #introductionpost
Hi, I’m Sara 👋 I’m a professional #editor #writer #genealogist & #brandconsistency person.
Yup, eclectic eh? I love working with the #history #heritage and #arts sector. I’ve worked with #authors #publishers big #maritime companies and #distilleries. I’ve even ghostwritten #tourism books.
My superpowers are reading old handwriting & researching. For fun I collect old photo albums and help run our theatre.Nice to meet you 😁