Lilian's Tree

 Jill Ball started this years ago and as 2020 has been a challenging year, I though I'd have a look back on what has happened. While Covid-19 curtailed face-to-face meetings, technology has enabled us to stay in touch, attend meetings or just catch up, so enjoy my Accentuate the Positive for 2020. 1)  An elusive ancestor I found was,  none this year. I mostly added new information, to the ones I have, as I’ve spent a large amount of time researching.      2)     A great newspaper article I found was, I’ve explored more of the wonders of Trove, whilst looking for information for clients and my own blogs. You find the most interesting things just by turning the pages.       3)  A geneajourney I took  was to Salt Lake City and RootsTech. There I did research in the Family History Library, attended informative lectures, caught up with friends, made new ones and won four  DNA kits from the major companies. ...

Our world,  in the last three months  has been turned upside down as a result of this virus. Everything has changed and while some countries are relaxing the restrictions, we still have a long way to go before we are able to function at pre Covid - 19 levels. And I think it could be years, not months before that happens. SO, I'm issuing a challenge.   WHAT HAVE YOU ACHIEVED BETWEEN 1 MARCH 2020 AND 31 MAY 2020? It can be anything that is POSITIVE. Here is my list. Books read - 31. Craft - Knitted 1 jumper. Finished it.             Finished a cardigan. Started it last year.             Finished a scarf. Started it last year. Cooked. (don't count dinners.)    2 fruit cakes.                                                      2 cold tea cakes. (cold tea i...