Valorie
@valorie.bsky.social
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Valorie
@valorie.bsky.social
· Sep 11
So much violence, hatred and pain in this world.
Aeschylus: "In our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God."
Peace is the only way to peace.
Aeschylus: "In our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God."
Peace is the only way to peace.
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SAME HERE.
my grandmother was the only survivor of her whole large family.
This is not abstract or ancient history.
my grandmother was the only survivor of her whole large family.
This is not abstract or ancient history.
There's a lot of abstract talk about nazis right now and I just want to bring it back to concrete reality for a second:
Those motherfuckers tried to murder MY GRANDPARENTS.
Those motherfuckers tried to murder MY GRANDPARENTS.
January 18, 2026 at 8:25 PM
SAME HERE.
my grandmother was the only survivor of her whole large family.
This is not abstract or ancient history.
my grandmother was the only survivor of her whole large family.
This is not abstract or ancient history.
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BREAKING:
Abigail Spanberger is officially sworn in as the 75th Governor of Virginia, and the first female Governor in the state's history.
Congratulations to Gov. Spanberger and everyone who worked so hard to make this victory a reality.
Abigail Spanberger is officially sworn in as the 75th Governor of Virginia, and the first female Governor in the state's history.
Congratulations to Gov. Spanberger and everyone who worked so hard to make this victory a reality.
January 17, 2026 at 5:37 PM
BREAKING:
Abigail Spanberger is officially sworn in as the 75th Governor of Virginia, and the first female Governor in the state's history.
Congratulations to Gov. Spanberger and everyone who worked so hard to make this victory a reality.
Abigail Spanberger is officially sworn in as the 75th Governor of Virginia, and the first female Governor in the state's history.
Congratulations to Gov. Spanberger and everyone who worked so hard to make this victory a reality.
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While doing ancestry work on my family tree, I was contacted by a woman who said, 'I think you and I have the same grandfather.' In an instant my grandfather's history of bigamy, that was long buried, became known. Some of my extended family knew, mine did not.
January 17, 2026 at 10:56 PM
While doing ancestry work on my family tree, I was contacted by a woman who said, 'I think you and I have the same grandfather.' In an instant my grandfather's history of bigamy, that was long buried, became known. Some of my extended family knew, mine did not.
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🧵 I don't want to leave social media, but I've got to distance myself from it. Renee Good's death has affected me and my mental health more than I realized, due to my own family history and how similarly the facts (and the lies told) are.
I've always tried to avoid footage of police killings. 1/
I've always tried to avoid footage of police killings. 1/
January 18, 2026 at 7:21 PM
🧵 I don't want to leave social media, but I've got to distance myself from it. Renee Good's death has affected me and my mental health more than I realized, due to my own family history and how similarly the facts (and the lies told) are.
I've always tried to avoid footage of police killings. 1/
I've always tried to avoid footage of police killings. 1/
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...watching history be debated as if it’s theoretical, while my family lived it."
January 19, 2026 at 4:58 PM
...watching history be debated as if it’s theoretical, while my family lived it."
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That protestor shouting while holding a family burial flag* is very powerful.
* the flag specially folded in tricorne (triangle) shape + only given to family of those honorably discharged upon their funerals.
We’re on the right side of history and everyone knows it. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
* the flag specially folded in tricorne (triangle) shape + only given to family of those honorably discharged upon their funerals.
We’re on the right side of history and everyone knows it. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
January 17, 2026 at 9:22 PM
That protestor shouting while holding a family burial flag* is very powerful.
* the flag specially folded in tricorne (triangle) shape + only given to family of those honorably discharged upon their funerals.
We’re on the right side of history and everyone knows it. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
* the flag specially folded in tricorne (triangle) shape + only given to family of those honorably discharged upon their funerals.
We’re on the right side of history and everyone knows it. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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“Papers please” and I pull out a copy of the family genealogy tracing 5 generations of Norwegian-American farmers
January 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
“Papers please” and I pull out a copy of the family genealogy tracing 5 generations of Norwegian-American farmers
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Skeletal remains that washed up on a Washington beach are identified as those of a former Oregon mayor who vanished in 2006, ending a 20-year mystery with the help of genetic genealogy.
Skeletal remains that washed up on Washington beach identified as Oregon mayor who vanished 20 years ago
Remains found in 2006 and nicknamed "Grays Harbor County John Doe" were identified as those of Edwin Asher, who was presumed to have drowned while crabbing off the Oregon coast.
nbcnews.to
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Skeletal remains that washed up on a Washington beach are identified as those of a former Oregon mayor who vanished in 2006, ending a 20-year mystery with the help of genetic genealogy.
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The hazards of studying genealogy @norahwoodsey.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The hazards of studying genealogy @norahwoodsey.com
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January 16, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Yesterday a geneticist emailed me about my book on the history of genealogy as politics in early America. It was amazing to hear how he connected my arguments with his work and experience. Hearing from readers is amazing!
January 18, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Yesterday a geneticist emailed me about my book on the history of genealogy as politics in early America. It was amazing to hear how he connected my arguments with his work and experience. Hearing from readers is amazing!
The Hop-Pickers Murders https:/
skcgs.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-hop-pickers-murders
#BookReview #MurderMystery #NathanDylanGoodwin #Hops #HopPickers #UK #Poverty
skcgs.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-hop-pickers-murders
#BookReview #MurderMystery #NathanDylanGoodwin #Hops #HopPickers #UK #Poverty
January 19, 2026 at 7:14 PM
The Hop-Pickers Murders https:/
skcgs.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-hop-pickers-murders
#BookReview #MurderMystery #NathanDylanGoodwin #Hops #HopPickers #UK #Poverty
skcgs.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-hop-pickers-murders
#BookReview #MurderMystery #NathanDylanGoodwin #Hops #HopPickers #UK #Poverty
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The regime shot Renee Nicole Good and then labeled her a domestic terrorist.
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
January 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM
The regime shot Renee Nicole Good and then labeled her a domestic terrorist.
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
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"I've asked them to get their affairs in order to make sure they have their wills written... because it may be that now is no longer the time for statements, but for us with our bodies to stand between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable..."
www.npr.org/2026/01/18/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/18/n...
Amid ICE clashes, New Hampshire bishop urges clergy to prepare their wills
The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs.
www.npr.org
January 19, 2026 at 6:56 PM
"I've asked them to get their affairs in order to make sure they have their wills written... because it may be that now is no longer the time for statements, but for us with our bodies to stand between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable..."
www.npr.org/2026/01/18/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/18/n...
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The Genealogy of the Virgin (left wing), Saints Stollanus and Emerentia (right wing), The Annunciation (closed), c.1500 by Master of the Family of Saint Anne
January 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The Genealogy of the Virgin (left wing), Saints Stollanus and Emerentia (right wing), The Annunciation (closed), c.1500 by Master of the Family of Saint Anne
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ICYMI: Our first episode of 2025 was 'The Invisible' with two brilliant guests - Jane Hough (@allthosebefore.bsky.social ) and Kathryn Burtinshaw: familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/03/18/s... #genealogy #MentalHealth #ancestry #podcasthon #FamilyHistory
S08EP09 - 'The Invisible' with Jane Hough and Kathryn Burtinshaw - The Family Histories Podcast
Host Andrew Martin welcomes back genealogist Jane Hough, and author Kathryn Burtinshaw, for an episode exploring mental health history and Jane's ancestor, Maud.
familyhistoriespodcast.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:17 AM
ICYMI: Our first episode of 2025 was 'The Invisible' with two brilliant guests - Jane Hough (@allthosebefore.bsky.social ) and Kathryn Burtinshaw: familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/03/18/s... #genealogy #MentalHealth #ancestry #podcasthon #FamilyHistory
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Amazing to think that my great-great-grandfather Charles Smith was one of the victims of this. What a baker from Derby was doing in Norfolk VA I still have no idea. His wife and children were still at home in England. #genealogy encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/epid...
The Norfolk and Portsmouth Yellow Fever Epidemic - Encyclopedia Virginia
The Epidemic Arrives Market Square, Norfolk In 1855, Norfolk was a prosperous city of some 16,000 residents with one of the busiest harbors on the East Coast, five large hotels, five newspapers, and e...
encyclopediavirginia.org
January 10, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Amazing to think that my great-great-grandfather Charles Smith was one of the victims of this. What a baker from Derby was doing in Norfolk VA I still have no idea. His wife and children were still at home in England. #genealogy encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/epid...
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Tour #Scotland 4K #Winter travel photograph and video Blog of a road trip drive, with #Scottish bagpipes music, on #ancestry, #genealogy, #history visit to #Kirriemuir in #Angus tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2026/01/wint...
Winter Road Trip Drive With Bagpipes Music On History Visit To Kirriemuir Angus Scotland
tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Tour #Scotland 4K #Winter travel photograph and video Blog of a road trip drive, with #Scottish bagpipes music, on #ancestry, #genealogy, #history visit to #Kirriemuir in #Angus tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2026/01/wint...
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I'm a genealogist. I deal with stress by yelling into the void at dead people who cannot hear me, even though their lack of accurate birthdates often makes me more stressed.
#genealogy #FamilyHistory
#genealogy #FamilyHistory
January 8, 2026 at 10:29 PM
I'm a genealogist. I deal with stress by yelling into the void at dead people who cannot hear me, even though their lack of accurate birthdates often makes me more stressed.
#genealogy #FamilyHistory
#genealogy #FamilyHistory
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Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of fishwives shelling Mussels in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. According to legend, mussels have been cultivated in Europe since 1235 tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2015/06/old-...
Old Photograph Fishwives Shelling Mussels Stonehaven Scotland
tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of fishwives shelling Mussels in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. According to legend, mussels have been cultivated in Europe since 1235 tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2015/06/old-...
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Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of Gordon Highlanders in camp by Burghead eight miles North West of Elgin, Moray. An infantry regiment of British Army that existed for 113 years tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2014/12/old-...
Old Photograph Gordon Highlanders Scotland
tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of Gordon Highlanders in camp by Burghead eight miles North West of Elgin, Moray. An infantry regiment of British Army that existed for 113 years tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2014/12/old-...
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Never underestimate the value of death certificates. An elderly couple die within 3 years of each other, husband following wife. However, informant on husband’s death certificate is his widow. Aged 85, he had married again, a woman 40 years younger. Never would have known. #genealogy #ancestry
a grim reaper is sitting on a throne holding a scythe and skulls .
ALT: a grim reaper is sitting on a throne holding a scythe and skulls .
media.tenor.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Never underestimate the value of death certificates. An elderly couple die within 3 years of each other, husband following wife. However, informant on husband’s death certificate is his widow. Aged 85, he had married again, a woman 40 years younger. Never would have known. #genealogy #ancestry
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In case you missed it, yesterday, I had a delightful discussion with Diane Burley @dburley.bsky.social in Projectkin's Stories250 series about the American #RevWar that centered on the lives of #Women in her family.
projectkin.substack.com/p/projectkin...
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Storytelling
projectkin.substack.com/p/projectkin...
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Storytelling
January 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
In case you missed it, yesterday, I had a delightful discussion with Diane Burley @dburley.bsky.social in Projectkin's Stories250 series about the American #RevWar that centered on the lives of #Women in her family.
projectkin.substack.com/p/projectkin...
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Storytelling
projectkin.substack.com/p/projectkin...
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Storytelling