Category Archives: Genealogy

The Incredible Attraction of Genealogy

Every year I invest four to six weeks, usually from mid-November to the end of December, dabbling in the intriguing world of genealogy and family history. The compound word, genealogy, is derived from the Greek terms for “descent” (genea) and “knowledge” (logos): in other words, it’s all about gaining knowledge of one’s ancestry, whether as [...]

Blogging sabbatical, digging up bones

It’s that time of the year when I spend four to six weeks doing family history research, which takes nearly every minute of my spare time (nights and weekends). I normally start in mid-December, but this year I’m running a little behind because I’m trying to learn a new Macintosh genealogy program, iFamily for Tiger. [...]