Aryn S Youngless

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…

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.

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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

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...

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...

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...

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

Digital Collections | The Library of Congress Access online collections: view maps & photographs; read letters, diaries & newspapers; hear personal accounts of events; listen to sound recordings & watch historic films. Discover on-site collection materials available through our Research Centers. Access specialized reference databases.

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Explore digitized suffrage documents, photographs, and records
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Search historic newspapers from 1777-1963 for your ancestor's name + "suffrage" or "women's rights"
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#WomensHistory #Genealogy #Suffrage #OnThisDay

Chronicling America | The Library of Congress Search results 1 - 40 of 3179758.

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:

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

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

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

Guys!! Huge Ancestry DNA update!! 🤯

#genealogy #ancestrydna #familyhistory

YouTube video by Big Blend Radio Sweet Treats, Fall Flavors and Baking Fun

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

#genealogy #familyhistory #writing #writingwebinar

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

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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

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.

YouTube video by Big Blend Radio Author Kristy Tolley - 100 Things To Do in North Carolina Before You Die

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

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.

Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.

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.

Just a reminder that PBS has a streaming service and if you now have some extra cash for streaming you should really consider spending it there

Life After Loss for Pets and Their People | Blend Radio & TV Magazine LIFE AFTER LOSS FOR PETS & THEIR PEOPLE This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show focuses on life after loss for both pets and their humans. [spacer height="20px"] [spacer height="20px...

In honor of #NationalPetMemorialDay, we are revisiting this Spring 2025 episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show that focuses on life after loss for both pets and their humans. Featuring Angela Laws and @leabro1.bsky.social blendradioandtv.com/listing/life...

Maybe AI can now read old handwriting & suggest record matches you’d never find manually. BUT remember, AI suggestions are starting points, not undisputed truth.

Always verify AI with multiple sources. Use artificial intelligence as your research assistant, not your decision maker.

#genealogy

Family History Tip: Don’t just search Ellis Island.

Your ancestors might have arrived in Boston, Baltimore, New Orleans, or even crossed the Canadian border.

Also, search ship manifests for traveling companions. Look for relatives or people from the same village.

#genealogy #familyhistory

Speakers' Corner Line-up: Two Stories About Women in Our Families Join us this week as we focus on the work of two genealogists: Bill Moore and Aryn Youngless. They'll dig into their archives to share stories about extraordinary women in their family trees.

Did you see this?

#Genealogy steps to to the soapbox at Speakers’ Corner as @jennifer-jones.bsky.social introduces @arynsyoungless.bsky.social and @billmooreny.substack.com tomorrow! Come support them and hear stories about the women in their families. Details 👇

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Special thanks to Aryn Youngless @arynsyoungless.bsky.social and Bill Moore @billmooreny.substack.com for their contributions to this program and our whole series. Recordings will be at Projectkin.org/speakers-corner.

Thanks for the great conversation, Lisa!! And thank you for helping me spread the word about my short stories and the high school anthology I had the honor of editing and publishing!!

Ever tried to find a female ancestor in historical records?

It’s like a treasure hunt where the map is a blank page and the treasure is her maiden name, buried under three layers of marriage records.

#facts #familyhistory

Projectkin Live: Speakers’ Corner Preview with Bill Moore and Aryn Youngless Sun 7 Sep, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM [PDT]: Each week I host a special Projectkin guest to talk about projects or programs in the week ahead. This week, we're highlighting Jennifer Jones’ fantastic Speakers’ ...

I’m going live on Substack with Jennifer Jones and @billmooreny.substack.com today at 2pm PST! We’ll be discussing the women in out family trees and about how the European Witch Hunts may have affected your family history research. Hope to see you there!!