Hopefully, you will be or were able to tune in to my 2021 Folklore in the Archives talk, “Ghost Story, Ghost Town,” covering a pivotal moment in Homer, Texas history… Read more Research Notes: “Ghost Story, Ghost Town” →
While most of my immediate family have been laid to rest in one cemetery, my home community has many, many others, which hold not only my long-ago ancestors but also… Read more Family Plots →
As soon as my extended family, husband and I were vaccinated and past the CDC recommended waiting period, we said goodbye to the cats and headed to East Texas for… Read more On an East Texas Research Mission →
As an artist, writer and researcher who works with historic and family photos, I have seen a lot of buzz around the MyHeritage “Deep Nostalgia” app. I had a strong aversion to it upon first reaction, but tried it out “just once” before passing judgment. And…I am still uneasy with it. It is not for me. I uploaded a random photo to animate, and I won’t post the results here because honestly while the technology was great, I found the result to be creepy. How to make creative projects around… Read more Thoughts on the “Deep Nostalgia” App →
I’m always interested in how creative people structure their time, so I thought I’d share a little bit about how I work. Especially since what so many people see is… Read more Art,Work and Cats on a Thursday →
