Roberta Estes
@dnalady.bsky.social
Genetic genealogist, writes at www.dnaexplain.com, quilter
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#Chicago is a raging inferno of COVlD right now.
The CDC places Illinois in "Very High" transmission, especially in Chicago.
We estimate that 1 in 17 residents statewide are actively infectious. If people are not testing or isolating, there is a 78% chance of exposure in a room of 25 people.
The CDC places Illinois in "Very High" transmission, especially in Chicago.
We estimate that 1 in 17 residents statewide are actively infectious. If people are not testing or isolating, there is a 78% chance of exposure in a room of 25 people.
January 17, 2026 at 6:09 AM
#Chicago is a raging inferno of COVlD right now.
The CDC places Illinois in "Very High" transmission, especially in Chicago.
We estimate that 1 in 17 residents statewide are actively infectious. If people are not testing or isolating, there is a 78% chance of exposure in a room of 25 people.
The CDC places Illinois in "Very High" transmission, especially in Chicago.
We estimate that 1 in 17 residents statewide are actively infectious. If people are not testing or isolating, there is a 78% chance of exposure in a room of 25 people.
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My husband’s parents both tested positive for COVID yesterday - definitely time to be masking again!
PMC COVID Update, Dec 22, 2025 (U.S.)
All indicators are that million of Americans are about to get COVID-19 "surprise" holiday infections.
pmc19.com/data
All indicators are that million of Americans are about to get COVID-19 "surprise" holiday infections.
pmc19.com/data
December 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
My husband’s parents both tested positive for COVID yesterday - definitely time to be masking again!
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Another quilt gifted. This one to my daughter and her new furchild, Petey.
April 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Another quilt gifted. This one to my daughter and her new furchild, Petey.
Photo over the Gulf.
February 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Photo over the Gulf.
Mini quilt for a veteran in a nursing home for his bedside table.
January 8, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Mini quilt for a veteran in a nursing home for his bedside table.
My word for this year per Mariam-Webster.
January 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
My word for this year per Mariam-Webster.
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Here are the before and after photos of Notre Dame.
The first photo was taken just after the fire. The second photo is from today, as the extraordinary transformation was revealed.
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The first photo was taken just after the fire. The second photo is from today, as the extraordinary transformation was revealed.
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November 29, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Here are the before and after photos of Notre Dame.
The first photo was taken just after the fire. The second photo is from today, as the extraordinary transformation was revealed.
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The first photo was taken just after the fire. The second photo is from today, as the extraordinary transformation was revealed.
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An incredible photo posted today by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The floor of Notre Dame Cathedral is filled with the workers involved in the 5 year project to restore the building following the devastating fire in 2019.
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The floor of Notre Dame Cathedral is filled with the workers involved in the 5 year project to restore the building following the devastating fire in 2019.
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November 29, 2024 at 6:26 PM
An incredible photo posted today by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The floor of Notre Dame Cathedral is filled with the workers involved in the 5 year project to restore the building following the devastating fire in 2019.
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The floor of Notre Dame Cathedral is filled with the workers involved in the 5 year project to restore the building following the devastating fire in 2019.
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WikiTree, the community-powered family history website, has reached a remarkable milestone with more than 40 million profiles now added to its global family tree. Join us as we work towards 50 million! www.wikitree.com
#genealogy #familyhistory #wikitree #collaborativegenealogy
#genealogy #familyhistory #wikitree #collaborativegenealogy
November 26, 2024 at 6:42 PM
WikiTree, the community-powered family history website, has reached a remarkable milestone with more than 40 million profiles now added to its global family tree. Join us as we work towards 50 million! www.wikitree.com
#genealogy #familyhistory #wikitree #collaborativegenealogy
#genealogy #familyhistory #wikitree #collaborativegenealogy
This is his quilt of the his and hers set of care quilts.
November 27, 2024 at 6:49 AM
This is his quilt of the his and hers set of care quilts.
Another care quilt finished and gifted. Half of a his and hers set. This is hers.
November 27, 2024 at 6:48 AM
Another care quilt finished and gifted. Half of a his and hers set. This is hers.
LiveMemory from MyHeritage is in businesswire today, and so am I with a nice link to DNAexplain. www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
MyHeritage Releases LiveMemory™ to Make Your Memories Come to Life in Video
MyHeritage Releases LiveMemory™ to Make Your Memories Come to Life in Video
www.businesswire.com
November 26, 2024 at 9:25 PM
LiveMemory from MyHeritage is in businesswire today, and so am I with a nice link to DNAexplain. www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
dnaexplain@bsky.social is here now too.
November 26, 2024 at 9:06 PM
dnaexplain@bsky.social is here now too.
Look what MyHeritage has gone and done. Grab Kleenex, and your phone because you are absolutely going to want to do this too! #LiveMemory dna-explained.com/2024/11/22/m...
MyHeritage Releases LiveMemory™ & Knocks it Clean Out of the Ballpark
You’re going to need a full box of Kleenex. Seriously. Let me set the scene for you. Daniel Horowitz with MyHeritage asked if he could set up a Zoom call with me. Not only do I always enjoy Daniel’…
dna-explained.com
November 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Look what MyHeritage has gone and done. Grab Kleenex, and your phone because you are absolutely going to want to do this too! #LiveMemory dna-explained.com/2024/11/22/m...
Finished the borders on this quilt. Some of the scraps on the blocks reach back to time on the farm.
November 15, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Finished the borders on this quilt. Some of the scraps on the blocks reach back to time on the farm.
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I never thought this many would find me here. I was on 310 less than a week ago. 😲 Thank you. ❤️
Some links:
Genealogy #1: https://go.bsky.app/GMfGrzr
Genealogy #2: https://go.bsky.app/AqMGpsd
M&B Homes: https://go.bsky.app/JHdbG7R
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/-b2TgxViFr4?feature=shared
Please RT!
Some links:
Genealogy #1: https://go.bsky.app/GMfGrzr
Genealogy #2: https://go.bsky.app/AqMGpsd
M&B Homes: https://go.bsky.app/JHdbG7R
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/-b2TgxViFr4?feature=shared
Please RT!
November 12, 2024 at 11:06 PM
I never thought this many would find me here. I was on 310 less than a week ago. 😲 Thank you. ❤️
Some links:
Genealogy #1: https://go.bsky.app/GMfGrzr
Genealogy #2: https://go.bsky.app/AqMGpsd
M&B Homes: https://go.bsky.app/JHdbG7R
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/-b2TgxViFr4?feature=shared
Please RT!
Some links:
Genealogy #1: https://go.bsky.app/GMfGrzr
Genealogy #2: https://go.bsky.app/AqMGpsd
M&B Homes: https://go.bsky.app/JHdbG7R
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/-b2TgxViFr4?feature=shared
Please RT!
OK, I'm here and looking for genealogy friends.
November 12, 2024 at 6:59 PM
OK, I'm here and looking for genealogy friends.