
“Family Archaeologist” explores a century of family letters, diaries, and artifacts, and how they illuminate history and our shared humanity. To get an overview of the blog, click: “Welcome to Family Archaeologist”
LATEST BLOG POSTS
Memorial Day & ANZAC Day Down Under
This Memorial Day, honoring those who served from the U.S. and the little known ANZAC troops from Australia and New Zealand, honored on ANZAC DAY Down Under, on April 25th
Audiobook of “Redlined” coming with two wonderful narrators
I'm excited to announce the impending release of the audiobook for Redlined!
Happy Birthday “Redlined!” Passion to Publication:
Happy Birthday, "Redlined!" Five years old and still going strong.
Martin Luther King Day, Metaphor & Music of a Movement
For Martin Luther King Day I want to celebrate the brilliance of his metaphor, the meaning of his words directly on my family's experience, and the music that powerfully fueled the Civil Rights Movement
Paul Gartz, 1946-2022
Paul Gartz, my brother, was a scientist, engineer educator, international lecturer and System of Systems engineer. He died October 28th, at age 76 at home in Seattle. 1946-2022
Valentine’s Day across the decades/century
An adorable 1942 Valentine card from Mom to Dad. She sets just the right tone to show interest, but not scare him away. Then a 1911 Valentine from Grandpa to his love, Lisi, 5,000 miles away.
My gift that keeps on giving
My gift to Chicago's Newberry Library will keep giving to researchers and anyone interested in Chicago history for generations to come.
Thankful: becoming the light
Gratitude and "becoming the light" this Thanksgiving