My Memorable Monthly Mentions (AKA My Favorite Blogs this Month)

I admit, I love reading genealogy blogs...daily. AND...I keep a list of my favorites. Each month, I am happy to share my favorites with you. I'll be calling them my monthly mentions. I hope you enjoy them too. Blogs I've liked in the past month are:

A visit to the DAR library with photos.  This library is on my to-to list. Good news! They have recently waived the $6 entrance fee. http://onerhodeislandfamily.com/category/dar-library/

Are you watching Henry Gates on PBS?  I’m hooked every Tuesday night.  Here’s an interview with this interesting man. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-finding-roots-henry-louis-gates-jr-20141019-story.html#page=2

Every cloud has a silver lining is the saying.  Genealogical brickwalls also have their own version of a silver lining.  Read about it here: http://ancestralbreezes.blogspot.com/2014/11/joys-of-brickwall.html

Here is a story about two of the most unusual gravestones, chosen by one man for each of his wives.http://genealogyblog.geneanet.org/index.php/post/2014/11/The-Puzzle-Tombstone-of-Henrietta-and-Susanna-Bean-in-Rushes-Cemetery-near-Crosshill-Wellesley-Township-Ontario-Canada.html

I love watching webinars.  The Illinois State Genealogical Society announced their 2015 monthly webinar presentations and they are free! http://ilgensoc.blogspot.com/2014/11/illinois-state-genealogical-society.html

 A list of funny things that people do when they have Genealogical OCD and links to other lists. I’ve done many of them myself. http://www.geneamusings.com/2014/11/saturday-night-genealogy-fun-signs-you.html

It’s time to start thinking of gift ideas for the holidays.  Here is a list of 50 genea-gifts ideas. http://onerhodeislandfamily.com/2014/11/09/50-gifts-for-genealogists-2014/

How could I not include some interesting facts about French probate rules.? http://french-genealogy.typepad.com/genealogie/2014/11/probate-genealogy-in-france.html  If you are researching French genealogy, this blog regularly gives great information.

Judy Russell has so many good thoughtful blogs.  Here’s one on plagiarism…or is it just sharing?  http://www.legalgenealogist.com/blog/2014/11/04/its-not-sharing/

Why genealogy is a popular hobby?   Could it be the forgotten but surprisingly “black sheep” stories we find:
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324734904578241822679163276

Do you have a favorite blog?  Let us know about  it!