I’m set to write a piece for an upcoming anthology and have found myself at a crossroads of inspiration.
The piece is about an ancestor and the clues about her life that were left in mundane places.
Places like Census Records and City Directories, yearbooks and newspaper clippings.
Old news written and documented over 100 years ago, breathing life into an Auntie I’d never get to meet but who has inspired so much across the generations.
Old news that might (hopefully) inspire others to search for their own ancestors.
I have lots of ideas floating around in my head and heart, I just have to get them organized…
And then down on paper.
Revised and made pretty.
Old news, intended for new inspiration.
It’ll happen.
I may need copious amounts of tea and some quiet time to myself, but it’ll happen.
Onward,
Melissa
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I have been researching my ancestors, it’s really interesting. Stay focused and let new folks enjoy the old news
Hi Alice! Family history is such a fulfilling hobby! I’m so glad you’re investing some of your time into it!