All in all, I cannot imagine doing personal history research without using timelines.
Referencing Your Research
is always good to answer the question, “How do I know what I know?’ Then document it so others will be able to answer the question, “How did she know what she knew?”
NAMES, NAMING, NUMBERs, AND FACTS
Naming is arbitrary. We associate meaning with sounds, but there is no intrinsic relationship between the sound and what it means. I remember the moment I began to discover this symbolic world.
Tell-tale Food
d is one of the richest sources to mine for stories to share. Women’s lives have centered around food tech and food stuffs long into the distant past. It is a shame to allow stories or sustenance fade away.
DNA & Diaspora
I understand that the surprises people can find out from genetic or genealogical research can be upsetting when information that does not fit what they have believed all their lives. Somehow the overlap between my family stories and the stories told by my DNA is comforting.
Accountability Co-working Helps Tackle the Overwhelm
Essentially, what I need is accountability to self, and I can achieve this through accountability to others. We meet up on Zoom for up to 15 minutes at the top of the first hour. Then we meet at the top of each following hour for check-ins and help if necessary.