Gizmoz

Well, even I can't think of a way to relate online image generators and genealogy. So I imported my face to Gizmoz and created a freakish doppelganger. EEK!

Genealogy Booklist using Libraray Thing

Ha, Linda is a good teacher. I made up my list and added it to my blog all without any help. Amazing! Check it out. It has my top picks for beginners - especially the book by Dollarhide.

Genealogy RSS Feeds

Wow, what a challenge. With Linda's help I was able to search and add genealogy related RSS feeds to my blogroll. Check them out! There are even genealogy librarian RSS feeds. Can you imagine?

ATC for the Library World

Boy, anyone can get their picture on a trading card these days! Just take a look at the librarian trading cards at Flickr. I think they should replace business cards. It would be a lot more fun, not to mention informative. I'm more familiar with ATCs (Artist Trading Cards). These are handmade unique trading cards where artists experiment with a variety of mediums and techniques. There are online exchanges anyone can join and the level of creativity is astounding!

Flickr Fun

Well, I explored Flickr, took the tour. It seems like a great site for managing your pictures. More importantly, it will preserve your pictures should the unimaginable happen and the hard copies and hard drive copies in your home be destroyed. I was also relieved to learn that you retain copyright to your personal photos. I was hesitant to post any on the web for that reason.
Another unintended consequence is the ability to find photos of families that share your surnames. I must investigate further to see how I can contact them. Perhaps new cousins will be discovered. Obviouly, this only works for more unusual surnames - not Smith and Jones!

The motto of The National Archives is "What is past is prologue". What exactly does this mean?Do you feel it is a valid idea? In a worldwide context many people say if we do not learn from the past we are destined to repeat it. Of course, they always imply this is a negative - war, bigotry, etc. Do you think this idea also applies to individuals? Can you think of any instances in which knowing your family history would impact your future behavior and thoughts?