Though distant, I have an ancestral connection to someone who worked for NASA. Judge Charles M. Head Harold “Hal” Ashley Head, Jr. was born September 10, 1928, in Valdosta, Georgia. His father, Harold Ashley, Head, Sr., was the son of Charles May Head (1862-1914), a Superior Judge for Shasta County, California, and his wife Clara.… Continue reading Small World. Vast Universe.
Inspired by visual artists who have explored the creative possibilities of maps and map-making, I have envisioned my own map. I just cannot create it. As a genealogy researcher, I've found that locations can cause a lot of confusion. As an example, here's a situation that I encountered for countless ancestors residing in North Carolina:… Continue reading Cartography Reimagined
At least four generations of women in my family possessed/possess significant skill in needlework and other handwork. My grandmother also spent some leisure time out of the house, going to a local ceramics studio where she picked out pre-fired pieces and painted or glazed them. She also made many fabulous needlepoint projects. She was disappointed… Continue reading Cut from the Same Cloth
