Aryn S Youngless
@arynsyoungless.bsky.social
Author• Genealogist• Researcher • Los Angeles • LACHS Board Member
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Join us for a swapping of holiday stories, and perhaps a little inspiration to help you through the fuss of the weeks to come from our Speakers’ Corner holiday with @jennifer-jones.bsky.social .
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December 11, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Join us for a swapping of holiday stories, and perhaps a little inspiration to help you through the fuss of the weeks to come from our Speakers’ Corner holiday with @jennifer-jones.bsky.social .
Find your local time and register to get your personal Zoom link here:
tockify.com/eventscalend...
Find your local time and register to get your personal Zoom link here:
tockify.com/eventscalend...
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Singer-songwriter & author Alex Woodard talks about Ordinary Soil, a powerful #novel that blends science, environmental urgency, and generational trauma to explore farming, mental health, and hope rooted in the land. youtu.be/Nd_GNoSmfZY #agriculture #environmentalscience
Author Alex Woodard - Ordinary Soil Novel
YouTube video by Big Blend Radio
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December 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Singer-songwriter & author Alex Woodard talks about Ordinary Soil, a powerful #novel that blends science, environmental urgency, and generational trauma to explore farming, mental health, and hope rooted in the land. youtu.be/Nd_GNoSmfZY #agriculture #environmentalscience
PSA: Those holiday gatherings are prime time for oral history interviews! Ask Grandma about her childhood before Uncle Bob starts his political rants. Bring a recording device. (On top of your phone. Record with 2 devices to ensure you capture every word.) #familyhistory
December 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
PSA: Those holiday gatherings are prime time for oral history interviews! Ask Grandma about her childhood before Uncle Bob starts his political rants. Bring a recording device. (On top of your phone. Record with 2 devices to ensure you capture every word.) #familyhistory
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Filmmaker Nick Davis discusses his new documentary "This Ordinary Thing," exploring extraordinary acts of courage and humanity during the #Holocaust. Watch: youtu.be/ib5YhB5Os-w?... #WWII #ordinaryheroes #Documentary
This Ordinary Thing Film: Humanity, Courage & the Holocaust
YouTube video by Big Blend Radio
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December 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Filmmaker Nick Davis discusses his new documentary "This Ordinary Thing," exploring extraordinary acts of courage and humanity during the #Holocaust. Watch: youtu.be/ib5YhB5Os-w?... #WWII #ordinaryheroes #Documentary
Supporting small businesses today? Your ancestors probably were small business owners too!
This #SmallBusinessSaturday, celebrate by discovering your family’s entrepreneurial roots. DM me to start your genealogy journey! #FamilyHistory
This #SmallBusinessSaturday, celebrate by discovering your family’s entrepreneurial roots. DM me to start your genealogy journey! #FamilyHistory
November 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Supporting small businesses today? Your ancestors probably were small business owners too!
This #SmallBusinessSaturday, celebrate by discovering your family’s entrepreneurial roots. DM me to start your genealogy journey! #FamilyHistory
This #SmallBusinessSaturday, celebrate by discovering your family’s entrepreneurial roots. DM me to start your genealogy journey! #FamilyHistory
Normal people at holiday parties: "Pass the eggnog!"
Me: Cornering my Great-Aunt to ask why her grandfather changed his surname in 1923 and if the rumors about the horse theft were true.
#familyhistory #thanksgiving #holidayplans
Me: Cornering my Great-Aunt to ask why her grandfather changed his surname in 1923 and if the rumors about the horse theft were true.
#familyhistory #thanksgiving #holidayplans
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Normal people at holiday parties: "Pass the eggnog!"
Me: Cornering my Great-Aunt to ask why her grandfather changed his surname in 1923 and if the rumors about the horse theft were true.
#familyhistory #thanksgiving #holidayplans
Me: Cornering my Great-Aunt to ask why her grandfather changed his surname in 1923 and if the rumors about the horse theft were true.
#familyhistory #thanksgiving #holidayplans
Wellness tip: Do some genealogy research. Find a family tree connection to European nobility. Discover your bloodline claim to a small principality. Draft a formal letter to the UN. Commission a crown. It’s called manifesting.
#genealogy #familyhistory
#genealogy #familyhistory
November 19, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Wellness tip: Do some genealogy research. Find a family tree connection to European nobility. Discover your bloodline claim to a small principality. Draft a formal letter to the UN. Commission a crown. It’s called manifesting.
#genealogy #familyhistory
#genealogy #familyhistory
Here is another issue with AI that needs to be recognized. Humans are erratic and impulsive. When everything is curated by AI we will lose the narrative voice of humanity. The one that isn’t what the algorithm thinks it should be. And, in turn, we lose ourselves.
observer.com/2025/11/ai-p...
observer.com/2025/11/ai-p...
When Algorithms Curate Culture, What Do We Lose?
Michele Y. Smith, CEO of Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP), examines how A.I.-driven curation is reshaping what we watch, listen to and value, and what’s being lost in the process. Smith argu…
observer.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Here is another issue with AI that needs to be recognized. Humans are erratic and impulsive. When everything is curated by AI we will lose the narrative voice of humanity. The one that isn’t what the algorithm thinks it should be. And, in turn, we lose ourselves.
observer.com/2025/11/ai-p...
observer.com/2025/11/ai-p...
The best part of discovering dramatic family history events before the holidays is realizing the non-living ancestors will provide prime conversation fodder so I don't have to gossip about the living ones.
You're welcome, family!
#Genealogy #HolidayPrep #ThankYouAncestors
You're welcome, family!
#Genealogy #HolidayPrep #ThankYouAncestors
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The best part of discovering dramatic family history events before the holidays is realizing the non-living ancestors will provide prime conversation fodder so I don't have to gossip about the living ones.
You're welcome, family!
#Genealogy #HolidayPrep #ThankYouAncestors
You're welcome, family!
#Genealogy #HolidayPrep #ThankYouAncestors
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October 30!
Crystal Lorimor, Anthony Atkins, and Jason Garczyk are sharing this incredible program they’ve come up with in Belmont County, Ohio. Connecting land records to GIS coordinates and creating lookups by people!
There's still time to join us live: tockify.com/eventscalend...
Crystal Lorimor, Anthony Atkins, and Jason Garczyk are sharing this incredible program they’ve come up with in Belmont County, Ohio. Connecting land records to GIS coordinates and creating lookups by people!
There's still time to join us live: tockify.com/eventscalend...
Storytelling, County GIS Maps & Land Patents: The 7 Ranges & Belmont Co., OH
Thu 30 Oct, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM [PDT]: This talk will unveil a new map resource prototype for anyone researching the Seven Ranges or ancestors who purchased land from the U.S. federal government in th...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
October 30!
Crystal Lorimor, Anthony Atkins, and Jason Garczyk are sharing this incredible program they’ve come up with in Belmont County, Ohio. Connecting land records to GIS coordinates and creating lookups by people!
There's still time to join us live: tockify.com/eventscalend...
Crystal Lorimor, Anthony Atkins, and Jason Garczyk are sharing this incredible program they’ve come up with in Belmont County, Ohio. Connecting land records to GIS coordinates and creating lookups by people!
There's still time to join us live: tockify.com/eventscalend...
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Up, up, and away over Napa Valley! 🎈✈️ Debbie Stone takes us to Yountville, a charming village full of art, wine, history, and hot air balloon magic. 🍷🎨Article & Podcast: blendradioandtv.com/listing/make... #NapaValley #California #WineLovers
Make Yountville Your Next Napa Valley Getaway | Blend Radio & TV Magazine
MAKE YOUNTVILLE YOUR NEXT NAPA VALLEY GETAWAY
By Debbie Stone
I’m drifting skyward, high above the vineyards of Napa Valley with the picturesque Mayacamas Mountains in the background. I have a bi...
blendradioandtv.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Up, up, and away over Napa Valley! 🎈✈️ Debbie Stone takes us to Yountville, a charming village full of art, wine, history, and hot air balloon magic. 🍷🎨Article & Podcast: blendradioandtv.com/listing/make... #NapaValley #California #WineLovers
On this day in 1850, suffragists gathered in Worcester, Massachusetts for the first National Women's Rights Convention—a pivotal moment in the fight for women's equality.
Curious if your ancestors were part of this movement? Here are two free resources to start your search:
Curious if your ancestors were part of this movement? Here are two free resources to start your search:
Chronicling America | The Library of Congress
Search results 1 - 40 of 3179758.
chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
October 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
On this day in 1850, suffragists gathered in Worcester, Massachusetts for the first National Women's Rights Convention—a pivotal moment in the fight for women's equality.
Curious if your ancestors were part of this movement? Here are two free resources to start your search:
Curious if your ancestors were part of this movement? Here are two free resources to start your search:
The government has been shut down since an October 1st, and I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling it.
So, I wrote up a list of places to help you continue your research, without access to the National Archives.
Check it out below! #genealogy
So, I wrote up a list of places to help you continue your research, without access to the National Archives.
Check it out below! #genealogy
Genealogy News - Rochester Genealogical Society
nyrgs.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The government has been shut down since an October 1st, and I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling it.
So, I wrote up a list of places to help you continue your research, without access to the National Archives.
Check it out below! #genealogy
So, I wrote up a list of places to help you continue your research, without access to the National Archives.
Check it out below! #genealogy
A lot of generation la claim their generational name later in life, but I’m wondering which one - Generation Z or Generation Alpha - will be later dubbed “Generation AI.”
My guess is Generation Alpha.
Thoughts? Share below!👇
#generations #genealogy
My guess is Generation Alpha.
Thoughts? Share below!👇
#generations #genealogy
October 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A lot of generation la claim their generational name later in life, but I’m wondering which one - Generation Z or Generation Alpha - will be later dubbed “Generation AI.”
My guess is Generation Alpha.
Thoughts? Share below!👇
#generations #genealogy
My guess is Generation Alpha.
Thoughts? Share below!👇
#generations #genealogy
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On this quiet Friday afternoon as the US and Canada prepares for a three-day weekend, I had the fun of chatting with Emma Cox of the Journeys into Genealogy podcast about her Emma Explores program next Thursday.
#familyhistory #genealogy #GenHour
#familyhistory #genealogy #GenHour
October 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
On this quiet Friday afternoon as the US and Canada prepares for a three-day weekend, I had the fun of chatting with Emma Cox of the Journeys into Genealogy podcast about her Emma Explores program next Thursday.
#familyhistory #genealogy #GenHour
#familyhistory #genealogy #GenHour
October 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Celebrate #NationalDessertMonth & #NationalCookieMonth with The Peanut Patch! In this #BigBlendRadio podcast, Donna George discusses fall favorites like peanut butter cookies, candy, fudge, pumpkin spice treats & more. Listen: youtu.be/ySO0fl__1Uo?...
Sweet Treats, Fall Flavors and Baking Fun
YouTube video by Big Blend Radio
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October 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Celebrate #NationalDessertMonth & #NationalCookieMonth with The Peanut Patch! In this #BigBlendRadio podcast, Donna George discusses fall favorites like peanut butter cookies, candy, fudge, pumpkin spice treats & more. Listen: youtu.be/ySO0fl__1Uo?...
It’s is a toxic trait when you interrupt every family story with, “Well, actually, if you look at the 1900 census…” when no body asked?
Asking for a friend…
#genealogy #familyhistory #toxictrait
Asking for a friend…
#genealogy #familyhistory #toxictrait
October 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It’s is a toxic trait when you interrupt every family story with, “Well, actually, if you look at the 1900 census…” when no body asked?
Asking for a friend…
#genealogy #familyhistory #toxictrait
Asking for a friend…
#genealogy #familyhistory #toxictrait
Have you been thinking about transforming your family history into a story or a novel? Join me October 29th & the Klamath County Library (Zoom) for the FREE From Research to Novel Webinar & Story Seed Workshop. To learn more (& to sign up) head over to the Klamath County Library & sign up today. 👇
ONLINE ONLY: From Research to Novel: Using Genealogy to Write Historical Fiction | Klamath County Library Service District
klamathlibrary.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Have you been thinking about transforming your family history into a story or a novel? Join me October 29th & the Klamath County Library (Zoom) for the FREE From Research to Novel Webinar & Story Seed Workshop. To learn more (& to sign up) head over to the Klamath County Library & sign up today. 👇
Today, I’m off to the library! As I pack up my supplies, (snacks, power cables, list of things I hope to discover), I remember that wearing layers when doing genealogy research is key. Libraries are either Arctic tundra or the tropics. There is no in-between.
#genealogy #familyhistory #librarylife
#genealogy #familyhistory #librarylife
September 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today, I’m off to the library! As I pack up my supplies, (snacks, power cables, list of things I hope to discover), I remember that wearing layers when doing genealogy research is key. Libraries are either Arctic tundra or the tropics. There is no in-between.
#genealogy #familyhistory #librarylife
#genealogy #familyhistory #librarylife
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RootsTech Registration is now open!
This amazing conference will be held March 5-7, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Register at www.familysearch.org...
Joining from home? You can register for free at www.familysearch.org...
Will I see you there?
#genealogy #familyhistory
This amazing conference will be held March 5-7, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Register at www.familysearch.org...
Joining from home? You can register for free at www.familysearch.org...
Will I see you there?
#genealogy #familyhistory
September 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
RootsTech Registration is now open!
This amazing conference will be held March 5-7, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Register at www.familysearch.org...
Joining from home? You can register for free at www.familysearch.org...
Will I see you there?
#genealogy #familyhistory
This amazing conference will be held March 5-7, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Register at www.familysearch.org...
Joining from home? You can register for free at www.familysearch.org...
Will I see you there?
#genealogy #familyhistory
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And #AATP25 is underway. Such a lovely way to share the joy of research, exploration, and maybe a story or two from history.
If you’re one place curious, THIS #OnePlaceWednesday is the day to get started. Learn more 👇
It’s an honor to join in on this project.
If you’re one place curious, THIS #OnePlaceWednesday is the day to get started. Learn more 👇
It’s an honor to join in on this project.
We promised some new material from us for #AATP25, and the first video is now live on our #OnePlaceStudies YouTube channel! Check out Mini-AATP - Welcome and getting started presented by @willsmanonename.bsky.social Liz Craig on this wonderful #OnePlaceWednesday
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
And #AATP25 is underway. Such a lovely way to share the joy of research, exploration, and maybe a story or two from history.
If you’re one place curious, THIS #OnePlaceWednesday is the day to get started. Learn more 👇
It’s an honor to join in on this project.
If you’re one place curious, THIS #OnePlaceWednesday is the day to get started. Learn more 👇
It’s an honor to join in on this project.
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Travel journalist Kristy Tolley shares highlights from her new book "100 Things to Do in North Carolina Before You Die" Reedy Press — from hidden gems and fall foliage to food trails, music history, and coastal adventures. 🎧 Listen: youtu.be/B2_lv5NiCW4?... #NorthCarolina #TravelGuide #BigBlendRadio
Author Kristy Tolley - 100 Things To Do in North Carolina Before You Die
YouTube video by Big Blend Radio
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September 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Travel journalist Kristy Tolley shares highlights from her new book "100 Things to Do in North Carolina Before You Die" Reedy Press — from hidden gems and fall foliage to food trails, music history, and coastal adventures. 🎧 Listen: youtu.be/B2_lv5NiCW4?... #NorthCarolina #TravelGuide #BigBlendRadio
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The story of one of my Revolutionary War ancestors will be posted at 8 am on 23 September at billmooreny.substack.com. Come join in our celebration of USA's 250th birthday.
September 23, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The story of one of my Revolutionary War ancestors will be posted at 8 am on 23 September at billmooreny.substack.com. Come join in our celebration of USA's 250th birthday.
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After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
www.yahoo.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.