#RootsTech2026 is at an end.

Lots of observations...

* "Cloud" Tennis Shoes are not worth it (my 20 year old Mary Jane Birkies for the win!)

* While every presentation I attended had a great speaker who were knowledgeable, even the "intermediate" level ones felt like beginner. So, if you are an experienced #genealogist (professional or amateur or arm chair), you might think so too. But....

* The in booth presentations are seriously AWESOME. You can pick and choose which company/product interests you and see if they are having a booth talk.

The big guys all have professional booth talks. I even attended one that Christa Cowen had with "Ask me anything".

* If you were #NotAtRootsTech don't worry. The downloadable presentations really are great and informative.

* Most companies had deals for those that were #NotAtRootsTech that were the same if you were there. Granted, the software & book companies had plenty to buy and take home vs ship.

* Don't be afraid to stay a few blocks away from the Salt Palace but stay in the "free city zone" to take advantage of the free trax) tram /train. I stayed at a fantastic hotel three train stops away and was thankful to have the peace away from the convention.

#genealogy #familyhistory #Rootstech

#Genealogist Helps #Activist #AngelaDavis Discover Her Family’s Shocking Origins in the #US.

https://www.theroot.com/angela-davis-reaction-to-a-big-reveal-was-the-most-pric-1850156464

Tupac's song 'Brenda's Got A Baby' was based on a true story. Now Brenda's baby has been found.

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/tupacs-song-brenda-s-got-a-baby-was-based-on-a-true-story-now-brenda-s-baby-has-been-found

#Genealogists are a special kind of people.

(It's #HootinTootinTuesday again! Post some jokes or funny memes under this hashtag today, and bring lots of smiles to #Mastodon.)

#Humor #Humour #FunnyMeme #Autumn #Halloween #Cemetery #HalloweenMemes #HalloweenMeme #Cemeteries #Gravestones #Genealogy #Geneadons #AutumnLeaves #Genealogist #Genealogiste #Genealogie

How do you keep your interest going with #genealogy? Is the spark still alive? Or is the magic gone?

This is something that I've been struggling with. Recently, I had to make a few decisions on where to spend my #time.

I would love to hear from others on their thoughts about gen #research, #brickwalls, and #burnout

I wrote down a few of my thoughts and issues:

https://ancestryroads.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-magic-is-gone.html

#genealogist #généalogie #ancestry #FamilyHistory

Walking around a local grocery store in #NewOrleans & I came across a huge stack of Poor Boy (Po Boy) bread. I absolutely grabbed one (#bread is life).

I found the name of original bakery owner: George H Leidenheimer from Germany.

What's a #genealogist to do on a rainy day in #NOLA (besides drink 😉)? Create a #WikiTree profile.

And just my luck, I happen to know a German that can help, @Flominator, until I saw which part of #Germany George came from. Drats 🫤

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Leidenheimer-27

Anyone have experience with flatbed scanners? Looking for something above entry level, 11x17 capable, and has some speed to it. As a former high end drum scanner operator, I've been very spoiled in my lifetime. My little Epson v350 doesn’t cut it anymore. As the accidentally appointed family #genealogist, I am tasked routinely with scanning old photos and photo albums, some dating back to the late 1800s.

Looking for a faster better flatbed scanner.

#flatbed #scanner #scanning #genealogy