Category Archives: musing on research

The Streets

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Janette Silverman

Last night I was lulled to sleep by the musicians playing on the street outside the hotel – accordions, guitars, I think I saw a violinist when I was outside, too. This morning, I woke up early and was lulled … Continue reading →

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Our Never-ending Stories

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Janette Silverman

Those of you who read my book Stories They Never Told Us may think you’ve heard (or read) all my stories and all the techniques and resources available for genealogical research. However, our lives are filled with stories. The minutia … Continue reading →

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Excitement – Research, Travel, Book

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Janette Silverman

Not only did my family find the names on the tablecloth fascinating, but as I’ve been adding new names, I went down memory lane. I searched for photos, I updated my tree with new findings, and stuck my fingers countless … Continue reading →

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An Unintentional Legacy

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Janette Silverman

I’d like to sound all-seeing, all knowing, and say that what I started in 1974 had a very intentional outcome, but that would be far from the truth. I’m thinking about this now, as my parents approach their 75th anniversary, … Continue reading →

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Quests and Questions

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Janette Silverman

Yesterday, I indulged myself with research into my own family. I didn’t start with anything particular in mind. I thought I would look at JRI-Poland and see if there was anything new I could find of interest. I was looking … Continue reading →

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It’s the Little Things!

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Janette Silverman

Yesterday I was out walking just at dawn – it was close to 90 degrees Fahrenheit at 5:30 AM. The sun wasn’t up, but the sky was getting light. I don’t like to walk earlier because I’d prefer not to … Continue reading →

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Hiding Just Out of Sight

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Janette Silverman

Sometimes, no matter how carefully you think you are looking, surprises pop up. Every day except for rainy or snowy days, I take an early morning walk. I usually walk the same way with some variations. The other day, someone … Continue reading →

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Conference Flurry

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Janette Silverman

I can’t think of how else to describe what happens over the summer in the genealogy community. Of course, there are conferences all year long, but the summer is the time of the year with the most long conferences – … Continue reading →

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The birth of a book

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Janette Silverman

For many years, I have been researching my family. I definitely did not do this alone – I’ve had many partners in this endeavor – relatives, friends, colleagues. I have created stories based on my research experiences and the successes, … Continue reading →

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A Genealogist’s Ghosts

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Janette Silverman

I live in a world inhabited by elusive figures. They are always just around the corner. They mock me by remaining out of sight. Secure and safe in their hidden spaces, I hear them talking to me and sometimes shouting … Continue reading →

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