• RootsTech 2025 – Day 3 Recap

    RootsTech is always an energizing whirlwind of ideas, connections, and discoveries, and this year was no exception! Today was the last day of classes, but Cheryl and I are staying a couple extra days to make use of the Family Search Library. My first session of the day was Using ChatGPT as Your Personal Writing…

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  • Rootstech 2025 – Day 2 Recap

    We woke to a gray snowy scene outside our window. Thankfully our hotel is just a minute walk away. Before I head to the first session let me tell you something…I’ve got a secret. Which I’ll be divulging tomorrow. For now, let’s just say I’ve had to embrace my second “career.” So, this session was…

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  • Rootstech 2025 – Day 1 Recap

    Mistakes I Have Made: Confessions of a Repentant Genealogist Day 1 of RootsTech was packed with insightful sessions, and I’m kicking things off with one that really resonated with me—because, let’s be honest, we’ve all made mistakes in our genealogical research. Cheri Hudson Passey delivered a fantastic and, at times, painfully relatable session on the…

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  • March Events: Where I’ll Be This Month

    March is shaping up to be a busy month, and I’d love to see you at one of these events! Whether you’re near or far, there’s something for everyone—book talks, a writing workshop, and even a trip to Salt Lake City. Here’s where you can find me: 📍 March 6-8: RootsTech in Salt Lake CityI’ll…

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  • Creating a Meaningful Writing Workshop with AI

    NOTE: This post is a bit longer than usual—about an 12-minute read. If you’re not interested in the writing process or how AI can enhance creativity, feel free to skip it! For those who would enjoy a deep dive into how I developed my writing workshop with some help from AI, read on! Several months…

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