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Rainy day in Glasgow

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Janette Silverman

After several very hot days we are finally experiencing the type of weather I actually packed for – cloudy, rainy, chilly. I was beginning to think this was a repeat of last summer in Lithuania where the weather was so … 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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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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New York to Amsterdam to Vienna

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Janette Silverman

It’s a good thing a trip like this covers two calendar days – it’s way too much to deal with in one day especially with a 5+ hour stopover in Amsterdam! My trip began in a most auspicious way. Car … Continue reading →

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Click your heels together three times

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Janette Silverman

Anyone that saw me hobbling around today probably would have thought I was injured. I wasn’t, but the cobblestones and my feet I think were having a serious argument. I wear a lot of barefoot sandals and sneakers. These have … Continue reading →

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Getting rattled

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Janette Silverman

There are many things when one travels that could be disturbing or nerve wracking. I can’t imagine how our ancestors coped with this, traveling in steerage, carrying all they owned on their backs. I need multiple suitcases even for short … Continue reading →

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Relevancy

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Janette Silverman

I’m deep in chores of packing, rearranging, and packing some more. I definitely don’t pack light, ever. This trip appears to be no exception. Will the summer’s heat continue into September in Poland and Lithuania? Will it rain? Will it … 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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