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A Perspective On Suicide… Part 2

Issue 31.14

Part 2

Over the next few years, Jay’s physical and emotional pain was intense. He married a good woman named Susan. They struggled to blend their families. They wanted to make it work. They wanted to be happy. Soon after their marriage, Susan was also diagnosed with breast cancer.

When I was living […]

Geek Speak… The ‘Error Log’ Scam

Issue 31.14

My readers are getting smarter at avoiding scams, but the scammers are getting trickier as well. The newest technique the bad guys are using to take your money and peace of mind is very confusing and scary unless you know a little about programming. First you receive a phone call from someone you […]

Genealogy Corner… FamilySearch Indexing

Issue 31.14

July 20 and 21 FamilySearch held a Worldwide Indexing Event. The goal was to break the July 2, 2012 record when a total of 49,025 indexers joined together to set the all-time record for the most indexing participants in a single day. This goal was 50,000 indexers and arbitrators to submit at least […]

Looking Back… Family as Priority

Issue 31.14

Life today for parents can be a rat race between work, school, church, and community activities. Individuals can lose track of the importance of the family and the opportunities that parenting provides. Many young people are choosing not to marry or have children because of the responsibilities involved. That’s where grandparents or aunts […]

A Perspective On Suicide – Part 1

Issue 30.14

Part 1

June 4, 2014 By Shawna Morrissey

Before you read this post, I want to make it very clear that suicide is NOT the answer. Your life is precious. If you are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, PLEASE SEEK HELP. I am not an expert, a doctor or a religious […]

Estate Planning – A Competent Attorney Is Essential

Issue 30.14

Many people have a misconception about estate planning. For example, many will avoid doing their estate planning because they believe their assets “aren’t worth much” and think estate planning would be a waste of time and money. The reality is that estate planning is necessary for everyone — no matter the value of […]

Geek Speak… What Is A UPS?

Issue 30.14

Yes, I know it is a shipping company – but in the computer world it is something else and you probably need one or two. UPS stands for Uninterrupted Power Supply. It is basically a battery backup unit that can power your computer or television or other electronic devices for a period of […]

Genealogy Corner… There’s An App For That

Issue 30.14

FamilySearch released a new FamilySearch Tree mobile app on July 15, 2014. The iOS (app for Apple devices like iPhone and IPad) is now available to the public for free in the Apple Store. You can install it from there. You will need iOS 7+.

There is also an Android version for smart […]

Is It Appropriate To Shop For A Funeral?

Issue 30.14

A funeral can be a very solemn event. Does it therefore seem inappropriate to shop around and compare funeral homes before making a decision for you or your loved one? It shouldn’t! Shopping around for a funeral is completely appropriate and necessary. Sometimes people feel tied to a certain funeral home because of […]

Living A Life Of Loving Kindness

Issue 30.14

There is a beautiful poem called: “The Dash” written by Linda Ellis that is often used at funeral services. The essence of the poem is about how we use the time between the date of our birth and that of our death. The DASH represents the time between these two life events. The […]