Debbie Berberi's Photos - Wall Photos (7): "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
I have rediscovered this morning, in a quiet hour at the computer, that my daughter is a premiere photographer.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Apples 35 Piece Jigzone 5D14315E186 Jigsaw Puzzle - JigZone.com
Apples 35 Piece Jigzone 5D14315E186 Jigsaw Puzzle - JigZone.com: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
A wonderful way to relax...
A wonderful way to relax...
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Learning Resources
This is the new look. The Beta FamilySearch. There are lessons, a wiki with tons of information oh where and how to search for your ancestors, and the Library Catalog is still a standard feature, though as I understand it, reworked and updated. Record collections are growing at this site in leaps and bounds.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Sunday, November 07, 2010
The Genealogue: ScanStone Secrets Revealed
The Genealogue: ScanStone Secrets Revealed: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
This is an older blog post but a futuristic look at what could be accomplished with digitizing records. Genealogists, everywhere will say "THANK YOU" as this hits the Internet.
This is an older blog post but a futuristic look at what could be accomplished with digitizing records. Genealogists, everywhere will say "THANK YOU" as this hits the Internet.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Monday, November 01, 2010
Vinegar Bend, AL Head On Train Collision, Jan 1908 | GenDisasters ... Genealogy in Tragedy, Disasters, Fires, Floods
Head On Train Collision, Jan 1908
I find this blog so interesting! Gen-Disasters?!! I have been attracted to the idea of this before and have framed a presentation on family history around the topic.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Record Groups Articles, Record Groups News - Examiner.com
Family Bibles hold a unique position among genealogical record groups. They are not official records created for use outside of the family. This point cannot be understated, or underemphasized, for often certain facts will appear in a family Bible that do not otherwise appear. Family Bibles are created by the family and for the family. Though family Bibles rank as one of the most useful genealogical resources, their use in African-American family history can often be overlooked and misunderstood. Specifically, the family Bibles of slave-owning families should be...
via examiner.com
I stumbled upon this gold mine of African American genealogy record groups while preparing an article for the Alabama Genealogical Society Magazine. Michael Hait's work for Examiner.com is outstanding.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Photo - 1943. Truck with a load of logs
This is a work truck from 1943, used to haul logs to the lumber mill. I imagine that it was similar to the truck my granddaddy "Lud Givens" was driving when he accidentally backed over his grandson, my brother, James Richard Winters, fondly remembered as "Pelo".
Monday, September 13, 2010
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF OKALOOSA COUNTY
via members.cox.net
Collecting postcards is a hobby that I wish I had started as a child. This one is a flash back to the past when Destin was just "the luckiest fishing village in the world."
Friday, September 10, 2010
Beck to Donate Speaking Fees From Anchorage Event With Palin | The Blaze
via theblaze.com
I think this charity is very worthwhile. The military put their lives on the line and the families do their part.
Monday, September 06, 2010
Saturday, September 04, 2010
What to do when the printer's out of ink
Here is a couple of options that my very non-geek brain came up with. Click on the little box "print" command on the web site page at issue. When your printer options box opens, you see a variety of "printers"; at least on my printer options box, you do. Some of those options include your regular ink-driven printer; I for one, had not installed a new cartridge and it's the early hours of the a.m., so I'm feeling kind of lazy. Also offered to me is a Notes feature that comes with the Microsoft package (I'm running on Vista, here); however, when I opened the document, it had only captured one of two pages.
I should have tried to capture the web site page with a "screen print" command; I even have a utility in my Firefox Browser to capture and save a web page in picture format. I forgot to use that method. What I finally did was use the Microsoft XPS document writer option in my printer options box. Anything saved in that format can be opened by Internet Explorer, (not my default browser, by the way). So, that was my answer to the problem. This time.
I could also have gone to file and saved it as a web page (html) document; would that have worked?
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Daily Jigsaw Puzzle - Puzzle of the Day
via jigzone.com
I still enjoy the jigzone puzzles; sometimes I think it was more fun when I was still learning how to do the various types. Nowadays, I don't feel as challenged or I get kind of bored. My favorite is 70 bulbs, but it takes a really colorful puzzle to enjoy that type.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
After the Show Show: 7/21
I will not give up on this fight. Candles in the dark we may be, but doesn't everyone just love candles, Cherie? Scents-zy Gal!
Sunday, August 08, 2010
A message from the GSOC
The monthly meeting of the Genealogical Society of Okaloosa County is this coming Saturday, the 14th of August, at 10:00 AM, at the Heritage Museum at 115 Westview Drive, Valparaiso.
The speaker will be fellow GSOC member Hilma Jenus, whose topic is We Are So Connected, the people you connect with when doing genealogical research.Hilma will talk about how interesting it is to make connections that go far beyond "Name - Date of Birth - Marriage - and Death" (the so-called HATCH, MATCH, and DISPATCH approach). She will discuss ways to connect through everyday experiences as well as through research, while telling family stories to make her points clear; background is a goal of genealogy.
You might want to invite a friend or neighbor, for it will be a wonderful presentation.
After the meeting, all those interested will enjoy a Dutch Treat lunch at a local resturant.
Check out our website at http://members.cox.net/youngjmy/GSOC.html for more details.
Jim Young does an excellent job for us. See you Saturday.
Pat Pruett, GSOC Publicity Chairperson 678-2023I used the above text to make a wordle. If you are interested, you may be able to access it at this link:
Camden, N.J., preparing to close all its libraries - New Jersey
The library board in Camden, one of the nation's poorest cities, is preparing to close all three of its branches by the end of the year, saying its funding has been slashed so drastically that it cannot afford to keep operating.
Library officials are hoping enough money surfaces to save the system, but they're preparing for a shutdown and say they're not just threatening it as a ploy.
Budget cuts across the country have caused local officials to close library branches, reduce hours and spend less money on books, computers and other materials. But officials at the American Library Association believe Camden's library system would be the first in the U.S. with multiple branches to check out entirely.
"Of all places, they're one of the places that needs free public libraries the most," said Audra Caplan, president of the Public Library Association.
The city consistently ranks as one of the nation's most impoverished. It's a place where most families don't own computers, where just one big bookstore serves the local colleges and where some of the public schools don't even have librarians.
Camden Free Public Library is a major hub for many residents and draws 150,000 visits a year.
It's a place to get online to do research, type papers, apply for jobs and check Facebook. Homeless people stop by for respite from the weather and to read. Children listen to stories, do crafts and play board games.
"If you close the library, what are the kids going to do?" asked Frank Lee, a hospital security guard who plays chess at the library's main branch nearly daily and teaches youngsters the game. "What are they going to do?"
The problem is money.
The city has a permanent financial crisis. Even when times are good, it relies heavily on the state government for support.
But the state also is in crisis. This year, Gov. Chris Christie filled an $11 billion budget deficit, largely by making cuts. Cities, schools, libraries and just about everything else are getting less from the state.
The effects are especially acute in Camden, which now has to compete with more cities for a smaller pool of special aid.
Camden Mayor Dana Redd has asked all departments in the city to cut costs by nearly one-fourth. Even police and firefighters are bracing for layoffs, though none has been announced yet.
The library received $935,000 from the city and $88,000 from the state last year.
This year, the library asked the city for $823,000 and considered the 12 percent reduction a way to share in the sacrifice, interim library director Jerome Szpila said.
But the mayor offered only $281,666 -- nearly a 70 percent cut. It was too little to qualify for any state assistance, library board member and activist Frank Fulbrook said.
City Hall was closed Friday because it was a furlough day for most city workers, and Redd did not return messages left with two of her top aides.
The only thing the library could do was close, Fulbrook said. The plan, approved by the library board on Thursday, is to shutter one branch next month, then another in October and the system entirely on Dec. 31.
Twenty-one employees would lose their jobs.
Szpila already is starting to work on plans for what to do with the 187,000 books and artifacts the library has acquired since it opened in 1904 with a $100,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie. They would have to be sold, donated or destroyed, he said.
In the meantime, state and national library associations are trying to come up with ways to save the library. And activists are considering where to go to ask for donations big enough to save the system.
The first goal is to try to get the city council to offer up more funding, Fulbrook said. A little over $100,000 more from the city would be enough to qualify for about $40,000 in state aid, available only if there's a minimum level of local support.
That amount should be enough to keep one branch operating, Fulbrook said.
No one could keep their voices at a whisper at the library's main branch on Friday.
Essence Paige, 24, said she stops by the library three or four times a week as she works on her GED. She uses the computers for research and word processing and the reference librarians for all sorts of help, including guiding her to books to assist her with math.
She said she has no idea where she'd get those answers without the library.
Thirty-four-year-old Curtis Williams, who works odd jobs when he can find them and reads at the library when he can't, was sitting at a table with a half-dozen novels.
He remembers eight years ago when the state put $175 million into Camden, much of it to build up the city's hospitals and universities, in an effort to attract private investment.
"You give a city $175 million and they don't even try to save some money for things like this," he lamented. "When it comes down to it -- money or helping the community -- it comes down to money every time."
Children's librarian Robin Guenther runs a summer reading program and always has games and crafts available, making the library the rare free spot where kids can be entertained.
On Friday, 4-year-old David Council, a library regular, gave Guenther a picture he'd made from materials in her craft box. And 5-year-old Jenessa Guzman was listening as her mother read to her from a Highlights magazine.
If the library does close, Guenther said she'll do anything she can to save her department -- maybe by moving with its collection to a community center.
"If I had a room to sit and open up a library, I would," she said.
via salon.com
A sad commentary on culture and education in America in the year 2010.
Friday, August 06, 2010
The Case of the Missing Blueberries
What do you do when you get home from the grocery store and at some point, discover that an item is missing? I, having no sense at all, and forgetting that Thursday was the first day of school, entered the familiar doors of Wal-Mart, to "get a few things". Famous last words, right? Seriously, though, as I proceeded to get an empty cart (I'm not a cart-stealer, people), saw hoards of folks in long lines at the checkout, with loads of paper, pencil, book bags, etc.. I immediately promised myself that I would limit my purchases to less than 20; the speedy lanes were moving right along.
In order to be true blue to "moi", I focused on two freezer rows and the adjacent produce section. I needed peaches to make that cobbler that my daughter had told me about; the store had a ton of them and they looked really pretty decent. I could taste that cobbler already! I also grabbed two bunches of fresh broccoli -- I had been craving the little green trees, lately. Then, I bumped into an array or display of wonderful blueberries on sale! What's more the fruit came not from the distant lands of South America, but from just down the road in Headland, Alabama. I love blueberries with a passion; a pint of them for $1.50 was all I allowed myself. Even though you can't get too much of a good thing, I didn't want to spoil myself too much. What more could I want? Well, I did have to pick up some ice cream to go with the blueberries and I picked three freezer dinners for protein.
I headed for the "20 Items or Under" lane and took my place three people away from the register. As I stood there, I witnessed two, three, four children with school supplies, fly past me and dump their stuff into their mother's cart, just ahead of me. Since her cart now held maybe a hundred items, I moved over to another fast lane and commiserated with the lady in front of me who had also seen this what happened.
I made it home safely, the thoughts of blueberries with ice cream soothing my troubled spirit. My son helped me bring in the groceries (only ten items, mind you), unload and put them up. Arriving at home is always a shock for me; it's as if all the things that require my attention suddenly rush out at me. First one thing and then another prevented me from eating my dessert, but finally it was my turn to rest. I looked in the fridge to get the blueberries but they were nowhere to be found. I asked my son, Kevin, if he had seen them and put them up. He thought he had put them in the fridge. I looked again, moving the milk and mayo, checking the far back corners, and even looking in the freezer and the cabinet. No blueberries anywhere!
I was so ticked that I ate two of the peaches originally purchased for the cobbler I was going to make. I ate one peach the old fashioned way (washed, then straight into my mouth); yes, I did take off the little sticker. The other peach got cut up and put on my ice cream.
Guess where I will be going, tomorrow? Wally World, here I come. Blueberries and peaches will be at the top of my list.
In order to be true blue to "moi", I focused on two freezer rows and the adjacent produce section. I needed peaches to make that cobbler that my daughter had told me about; the store had a ton of them and they looked really pretty decent. I could taste that cobbler already! I also grabbed two bunches of fresh broccoli -- I had been craving the little green trees, lately. Then, I bumped into an array or display of wonderful blueberries on sale! What's more the fruit came not from the distant lands of South America, but from just down the road in Headland, Alabama. I love blueberries with a passion; a pint of them for $1.50 was all I allowed myself. Even though you can't get too much of a good thing, I didn't want to spoil myself too much. What more could I want? Well, I did have to pick up some ice cream to go with the blueberries and I picked three freezer dinners for protein.
I headed for the "20 Items or Under" lane and took my place three people away from the register. As I stood there, I witnessed two, three, four children with school supplies, fly past me and dump their stuff into their mother's cart, just ahead of me. Since her cart now held maybe a hundred items, I moved over to another fast lane and commiserated with the lady in front of me who had also seen this what happened.
I made it home safely, the thoughts of blueberries with ice cream soothing my troubled spirit. My son helped me bring in the groceries (only ten items, mind you), unload and put them up. Arriving at home is always a shock for me; it's as if all the things that require my attention suddenly rush out at me. First one thing and then another prevented me from eating my dessert, but finally it was my turn to rest. I looked in the fridge to get the blueberries but they were nowhere to be found. I asked my son, Kevin, if he had seen them and put them up. He thought he had put them in the fridge. I looked again, moving the milk and mayo, checking the far back corners, and even looking in the freezer and the cabinet. No blueberries anywhere!
I was so ticked that I ate two of the peaches originally purchased for the cobbler I was going to make. I ate one peach the old fashioned way (washed, then straight into my mouth); yes, I did take off the little sticker. The other peach got cut up and put on my ice cream.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Daniel Levitin on our musical brain | Human World | EarthSky
Daniel Levitin on our musical brain | Human World | EarthSky: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Why I don't listen to music more often: Music sounds such a deep chord in my being that I feel that I can't maintain control. Tears and emotional upheaval might be cathartic to my soul, but when the psyche is held together with band-aids and safety pins, I don't want to risk it.
I dearly love music of the right variety and type; it does set the pace for creative juices to flow, but I have to be judicious in which music to listen to. I enjoy lighthearted (but not silly) music, something that will pick me up off the floor and get me going. Marches are so thrilling! Maybe a little military, though, rather than lighthearted. I used to love to listen to Barry Manilow and Roger Whitaker. I can sing along with the ballads those two produced . I am inspired by Josh Groban, exhilarated by certain show tunes (think "Music of the Night"). And Adam Lambert really gets me sometimes; he draws me in on some of his songs.
Why I don't listen to music more often: Music sounds such a deep chord in my being that I feel that I can't maintain control. Tears and emotional upheaval might be cathartic to my soul, but when the psyche is held together with band-aids and safety pins, I don't want to risk it.
I dearly love music of the right variety and type; it does set the pace for creative juices to flow, but I have to be judicious in which music to listen to. I enjoy lighthearted (but not silly) music, something that will pick me up off the floor and get me going. Marches are so thrilling! Maybe a little military, though, rather than lighthearted. I used to love to listen to Barry Manilow and Roger Whitaker. I can sing along with the ballads those two produced . I am inspired by Josh Groban, exhilarated by certain show tunes (think "Music of the Night"). And Adam Lambert really gets me sometimes; he draws me in on some of his songs.
Friday, July 30, 2010
The Real Intellectual at Beck University
via hnn.us
This particular article is a little long and involved but it is comforting to know that there are some places you can still talk about charity, love, and Biblical principles.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Dresses, dresses, dresses! (7 of them--massive post!) - CLOTHING
via craftster.org
I just love Addie Marie's styles; the colors and creativity of pattern are super duper! How fun!
Fabric Organizers by DeNiece's Designs
Here's a solution for those who sew frequently. Though I never remember having this amount of fabric on hand at one time, I think anyone who loves sewing would love to have such an assortment. What, though, to do with the scraps?!!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Archaeologists Discover Stonehenge's Timber Twin
via aolnews.com
As exciting as history is, I'm glad I live in a day when the technology is available to uncover the past.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Summer Reading: The Passage
via fashion.elle.com
Can one ever get enough good books? I need to go to the beach so I can read a book and get some exercise walking in the sand!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Missouri Digital Heritage : Birth and Death Records
Missouri Digital Heritage : Birth and Death Records
Thank you, Missouri!
We check the census records, we check ancestry.com, we look for needles in a haystack at worldconnect.com (Rootsweb), but do we remember that the states have vital records info? Check your state web sites (*.gov), check the state library sites, the state archives...see what state records and state owned books are available for you to search. State level resources for genealogists are treasure chests, waiting to be discovered.
Thank you, Missouri!
We check the census records, we check ancestry.com, we look for needles in a haystack at worldconnect.com (Rootsweb), but do we remember that the states have vital records info? Check your state web sites (*.gov), check the state library sites, the state archives...see what state records and state owned books are available for you to search. State level resources for genealogists are treasure chests, waiting to be discovered.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The Northwest Florida Fair Grounds - Fort Walton Beach, Florida
The Northwest Florida Fair Grounds - Fort Walton Beach, Florida
As Spring time moves a little closer each day, we will all be looking for an excuse to get out of the house! Not many folks realize that there is a fun playground park at the fairgrounds location. There is also a local produce market that will be re-positioned closer to the playground. I'm not sure of the days or hours, but thought I would send you this link, anyway. Here you can view the NWFL Fairgrounds schedule to see if there are events in which you are interested in attending.
As Spring time moves a little closer each day, we will all be looking for an excuse to get out of the house! Not many folks realize that there is a fun playground park at the fairgrounds location. There is also a local produce market that will be re-positioned closer to the playground. I'm not sure of the days or hours, but thought I would send you this link, anyway. Here you can view the NWFL Fairgrounds schedule to see if there are events in which you are interested in attending.
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