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My Rooted Technology

Thanks to Geniaus for yet another meme. You can tell she has retired and has plenty of time on her hands. Half her luck! If you want to join Geniaus and others in the fun and show off your own tech cred, here are the rules for the My Rooted Technology meme : Technology you already use: bold face type Technology you would like to use or learn more about: italicize (color optional) Technology you don’t use, have no interest in using or no longer use: plain type Explain or give opinions in brackets [ ] at the end of each bullet point I have a tablet computer such as an iPad that I use for genealogy [I have been an Apple fan since my first purchase in 1984, so naturally I have an iPad] I have downloaded one or more apps to a Smart Phone or similar device. [ So many, some for pleasure, some for genealogy, others for productivity and lots just to check out for possible educational value.] I belong to a genealogy society that uses social media. [Two Australian ones] I use GEDC

The Humble Apron

This evening I read a tweet from My Heritage about an article at the emissourian -   Society Pays Homage to the Humble Apron . After reading the article I began to consider which aprons have meant something to me in my life. The first apron that came to mind was a green and white gingham apron that I made while I attended Jennings Public School . The girls spent many weeks making the aprons after making several preparatory obligatory samples. We had to cross-stitch the pleats into place and then cross-stitch several flowers onto the material and I can still remember how particular I was while sewing. I wanted it to be perfect!  Of course, while the girls were making aprons the boys were in another room. What they were making, I can't remember, but I do have recollections of them basket weaving at some stage. I was very proud of this apron but never wore it as I considered it was too precious. After a search in my camphor chest I found my apron, still in pristine condition afte