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As AI tools are exploding in capability, I recently realized it might be a fun task to revisit several pieces of family lore that have been passed down for multiple generations. These are the types of stories that have you on the edge of your seat, spellbound by the extent of the narrative. We have several such stories in our family, ranging from famous people we are supposedly related to, to dramatic German immigration to the United States in the early 1800s. For years I hav

I have my mother to thank for instilling a deep love for sewing in my life as a young girl. Her attention to detail ensured that my skills were precise. She taught me that the inside of a garment should look just as good as the outside. Oh, and buttonholes? They weren't something to fear, thanks to her guidance. I often recall the day we drove to Richmond, Indiana, to a sewing machine store to purchase a New Home machine. It was hard to part with the well-used Elna, but the b

Angel King researching family history This past week, I had the incredible opportunity to share insights with two genealogical societies about making family history dimensional. It’s about creating something more meaningful than just charts and binders filled with names and dates. I truly enjoyed speaking with the Darke County Genealogical Society and the Shelby County Genealogical Society. Together, we explored ways to engage the next generation in this important work. Conne