Perhaps you’re fortunate enough to have a cigar-box full of 19th century family photos, or maybe you’ve purchased some “instant ancestors” to hang on the wall or display in a cabinet. In either case, you may find it interesting to learn about the different types of early photos. While there are many types of early photography, […]
Preserving Your Heritage: Conducting an Oral History
“Mom, is that REALLY great-grandpa’s voice?” One of the best gifts that you can give yourself and your family is something that’s not expensive, but one day will be priceless: an oral history with older family members. For those of us interested in homesteading, sustainable living, or history, knowledge about agriculture and early 20th Century-style […]
Novel Destinations: China and Africa
These were a couple of quick trips and easy reads. The Year of the Dog, by Grace Lin, is a great book for children, or as a family read aloud. It is about a young American girl of Chinese descent. It is a good dose of perspective for those of us who have been born […]
