Humbled and Honoured - Thanks, Myrt

Whenever I am able I tune in to Geneabloggers Blogtalk Radio hosted by Thomas MacEntee. When Thomas isn't available DearMyrtle takes the reins as presenter as was the case last Saturday (Friday evening in the US).

I was listening to the program with some GeniMates at SAG when Myrt  moved on to a regular part of the program in which a Geneablogger is honoured. I was thrilled that Myrt's selection last week was the Geniaus blog. She made particular mention of one of the tabs on this blog, My CGD Learning Log,  where I record my learning journey. As a former educator I have a commitment to lifelong learning and use this page to record my Continuing Genealogical Development.

To receive positive reinforcement in the form of blog comments or a compliment from a fellow genealogist always gives one a boost. To receive a public commendation from someone of Myrt's standing in the genealogy world was phenomenal, Myrt's kind words and recognition catapulted me up to cloud nine.

DearMyrtle, thank you so much for the shout out, it was fantastic to have an Australian blogger honoured in an international forum. That the blogger was yours truly made that recognition even sweeter.

Follow Friday - GeneaBloggers Blogtalk Radio

For my Follow Friday post this week I am highlighting a radio show that assists in  breaking down the Tyranny of distance  for Australian genealogists. One of the disadvenatges of living in God's own country is that we are far away from a large number of genealogists who share our interest and perhaps even our ancestors.

Geneabloggers Blogtalk Radio gives Australians an opportunity, at a reasonable time on a Saturday afternoon, to connect with genealogists from other nations. Vibrant personality, Thomas MacEntee, is the host of this two-hour program that understandably has a North American bias. In spite of this there is a lot of discussion that has relevance to genealogists worldwide. Last week I think I was the only Australian tuned in but I had company from the southern hemisphere in a genealogist from New Zealand.

One can simply tune in and listen to the program online or onc can sign up for a free Blogtalk radio account that allows you to jparticipate in the online chat that runs concurrently with the show. There is no special software or equipment needed to listen to the show.  Past programs are archived and available on the program's webpage.


The theme for this weeks show is "Jewish Genealogy – How To Get Started Searching Your Roots".  AlthoughI have no Jewish Ancestry I will be joining in to hear about resources and events, to learn from the expert guests, to be entertained by Thomas and to enjoy the camaderie of my genealogy mates.

Thomas and his friends would be thrilled to have you join them on Geneabloggers Blogtalk Radio on Saturday in Sydney or on Friday 10pm EDT, 9pm CDT, 8pm MDT, and 7pm PDT in the United States.