Gedmatch. Sounds like a dating service, doesn't it? I read a genealogy blog about utilizing an online tool called Gedmatch. I'd never heard of that before. I researched what it was, and how to use it. It took several You Tube video tutorials for me to figure out what I needed to do. The idea behind Gedmatch is to compare your DNA results to others, regardless of which testing company you used. As more and more companies are providing DNA testing, it can actually be harder to find ... Read More about Finding Grandpa: How DNA Solved a 70 Year Mystery: Part Three
Are You Busy, or Rude?: How To Know The Difference
“You’re Not Too Busy, You’re Just a Little Rude”. That was the title of an article I recently read. It did not give anyone slack for using the "I'm too busy" excuse. The article went on to say that people equate being busy with success, and somehow idle time means you’re lazy. They ignore people and avoid commitments claiming to be too busy. I’m completely paraphrasing, but you get the idea. We do wear being busy as a badge of honor. Most of the time for me, it seems to be a convenient ... Read More about Are You Busy, or Rude?: How To Know The Difference
My Why: How The Fear Of Missing Out Can Motivate You
Do you suffer from FOMO? FOMO means Fear Of Missing Out. While I like to believe that I am above such things, I do have an occasional “attack”. As a child, I remember at a birthday party really wanting a slice of cake with a flower made of frosting. I was shy, and polite, so I was afraid to ask for what I wanted. The interior cake slices barely had any frosting – not like the outer edge. If you won the cake dispensing lottery, you’d end up with a corner piece and flower. And ... Read More about My Why: How The Fear Of Missing Out Can Motivate You
Be Your Own Boss! How To Know If It’s Right For You
Entrepreneur’s lives are different from those with traditional 9-5 jobs. We are often envied, when at times I think we should be pitied! I frequently have people tell me how lucky I am that I can “work whenever I want to”, and take as much time off as I’d like. While this is true, if I am not working, I have no income. I’ve never had a paid sick day or paid vacation in my life. I have no one matching a retirement contribution, or providing me with a low cost group healthcare, dental or ... Read More about Be Your Own Boss! How To Know If It’s Right For You
How To Use Up Your Old Beauty Potions
Have you ever noticed that skincare products geared toward women come with a plethora of items? Smart companies market them, enumerating all the steps you need to complete your fountain of youth routine. These same companies that produce skincare products for men, however, have far fewer products for the “man lines”. I spoke with the owner of a large skincare company, and she told me that “men won’t comply with so many steps, so we have to make it easy for them.” I don’t believe that men ... Read More about How To Use Up Your Old Beauty Potions