Absolutely Literate
@absolutelyliterate.bsky.social
#Genealogy speaker, family historian, researcher, editor, author, historian. I have been writing, editing, and teaching about sharing history for more two decades. Also make 1:12 scale miniatures. Based in Canada.
Yes, I have been into family history for years and am the co-editor of the Maple Ridge Family History Group's newsletter.
September 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Yes, I have been into family history for years and am the co-editor of the Maple Ridge Family History Group's newsletter.
And a tale of caution from Blake Morrison: "I still have the invoices. For quoting one line of Jumpin' Jack Flash: £500. For one line of Wonderwall £535." www.theguardian.com/books/2010/m...
Blake Morrison on the cost of quoting lyrics
Blake Morrison on the cost of quoting lyrics
www.theguardian.com
July 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
And a tale of caution from Blake Morrison: "I still have the invoices. For quoting one line of Jumpin' Jack Flash: £500. For one line of Wonderwall £535." www.theguardian.com/books/2010/m...
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July 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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May 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I have the first edition and it is a fantastic resource.
March 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I have the first edition and it is a fantastic resource.
I needed this post today! Thank you.
February 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I needed this post today! Thank you.
Apparently the Western Development Museum in Yorkton, Saskatchewan also has some fantastic exhibits about immigrants to the province.
February 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Apparently the Western Development Museum in Yorkton, Saskatchewan also has some fantastic exhibits about immigrants to the province.
It is pretty fantastic!
February 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It is pretty fantastic!
Visit Pier 21 in Halifax
February 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Visit Pier 21 in Halifax
Sounds like their AI indexing needs some human intervention?
February 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Sounds like their AI indexing needs some human intervention?
Be part of the 2025 New Year’s Challenge by choosing an ancestor who added some intrigue to your research. There’s still time to put together their story to share at our March 5th meeting.
February 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Be part of the 2025 New Year’s Challenge by choosing an ancestor who added some intrigue to your research. There’s still time to put together their story to share at our March 5th meeting.
Daniel Doyle died in the battle of Jutland, going down with the H.M.S. Indefatigable in 1916 or was he in the British army in India in the 1880s or was he in prison? Join Andrea Lister on the detective case of the elusive Daniel Doyle and see if you agree with her deductions.
February 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Daniel Doyle died in the battle of Jutland, going down with the H.M.S. Indefatigable in 1916 or was he in the British army in India in the 1880s or was he in prison? Join Andrea Lister on the detective case of the elusive Daniel Doyle and see if you agree with her deductions.