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Research and memory

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Janette Silverman

For the last few weeks, with (unusually) lots of free time while I’m in vacation mode, I’ve been reading. Nothing consequential, and in fact I kind of wonder why it is that I’m reading some of these books. Notably a … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh take 2

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Janette Silverman

We always planned to spend two days in Edinburgh and planned for it. This time we felt like old hands – getting train tickets on-line, retrieving the tickets at the machine at Queen Street Station, Glasgow, was old hand. For … Continue reading →

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Hills and Stones: Stirling

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Neither the hills nor the extensive use of stone in streets and buildings surprised me. The stone buildings were interspersed with brick, probably from different eras, and even the ancient appearing stone walls and buildings were not all ancient. Surprisingly, … Continue reading →

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It’s the simple things

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Our hotel, the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Glasgow is located in the best place – close to the Clyde River (across the street) with its great river walk, down the street from the Central Terminal and an easy walk to … Continue reading →

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A Research Day

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Today started off with so much promise. After climbing the hills yesterday to arrive at Garnethill Synagogue a day early for our tour. We were much more careful today, and arrived on time. The storyboards wonderfully described the Jewish communities … Continue reading →

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Reflections – external and internal

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Looking at life reflected in the ever-changing River Clyde – walking by and seeing the changes in the river and the sky, and even the wildlife (human and otherwise) brought us to Jonathan Livingston and friends in the middle of … Continue reading →

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A very long day – another journey begins

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Janette Silverman

The way I figure it, leaving New York on Sunday at 4:40 PM meant, under the best conditions, that there’d be a long, sleepless flight to Amsterdam. We landed there early – at 5:30 AM instead of 6 AM. For … Continue reading →

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Everything is really related

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Thoughts, people, places – one thing leads to another in a constant flow of interconnectedness. As a genealogist I am always aware of people’s names and where they live, the places they say their families were from. There are so … Continue reading →

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Final Day

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Often when I attend a conference in an interesting place not only do I arrive a few days early, and leave a few days late, but I pick and choose conference sessions to attend, and spend time each day wandering … Continue reading →

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Sights, sounds, smells make memories

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Janette Silverman

Today was another day of not so aimless wandering, but once again, over 18,000 steps. I admit, I am often challenged when attempting to follow GPS directions. The miracle is that I actually get where I’m going, and get back … Continue reading →

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