Discussion of memoir How We Survive Here. Private Event

Discussion of memoir How We Survive Here. Private event.

A travel presentation on Germany's history, museums, local festivals, and wine tours in the Rhineland-Palatinate region.

Since the 17th century, millions of German-speaking emigrants were leaving Europe for places far and wide, especially North America. Who were they? Why did they leave? The answer? It’s complicated. This talk explores waves of emigration in historical context, for … Continue reading →

Since the 17th century, millions of German-speaking emigrants were leaving Europe for places far and wide, especially North America. Who were they? Why did they leave? The answer? It’s complicated. This talk explores waves of emigration in historical context, for … Continue reading →

Many of us share a pressing concern: we possess family documents, artifacts, and oral histories, but have no idea what to do with them. This session examines formats, ideas, organizational tips and inspiration to ensure the stories of our ancestors, … Continue reading →

Panel presentation at Orcas Island Lit Fest with authors Deborah Nedelman, Lois Brandt, Mare Heron Hake, and Heather Durham.

Many of us share a pressing concern: we possess family documents, artifacts, and oral histories, but have no idea what to do with them. Presentation provides an overview of first steps to creating a legacy for the generations who follow.

Presentation examines formats, techniques, organizational tips, and inspiration to ensure the stories of our ancestors, and of our own life stories, are not lost.

Strike It Rich! is the theme of the 2019 International German Genealogy Conference in Sacramento, CA. If you're going, look for me in the display hall, where I'll have my books for sale at a discount, a handout for starting … Continue reading →