The Chiddicks Observer Edition 17
Strap yourselves in for another quick-fire roundup of the things that grabbed my attention on Substack this week. We kick off by welcoming a new writer to the fold,
Expect beautifully crafted stories, cleverly argued rants, and plenty of laughs along the way. But look a little closer, and you might just spot a deeper message beneath the surface. Much like my recent post exploring whether you're a family historian or a genealogist, Kathrine dives into the many layers of Substack. It’s got me wondering—where do I fit in?
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on her weekly tips and guides for all genealogists, in this post Robin shares with us some rather unique tips and ideas to make family history a habit. “Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Create a rhythm for your research, and let it be part of the fabric of your week.” Is one of the most respected and insightful writers on Substack, Densye brings unparalleled expertise in genealogy. In this post, she delves into the reasons we often avoid writing or make excuses for not creating. Take her advice to heart—and schedule your own special date with YOUR ancestor.
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for another little bit of ‘secret sleuthing’. This week Nell brings another mystery case for us. But Why Gwyneth has vanished, where she was over the week of her disappearance, and the reason for her letter is unknown. Want to find out more? Click on the link below………..
Genealogy legend
takes us on a nostalgic journey as he revisits cherished memories of his family’s summer vacations, highlighting the value of sharing both our own stories and those of our ancestors. is a collaborative effort led In this post they explore a crucial habit for every genealogist: the discipline to revisit your documents and past work. They will show you why this practice is an essential part of maintaining an effective and accurate genealogy routine.
As you already know,
is one of my all-time favourite writers on Substack. I've thoroughly enjoyed the Epic Canoe Journey series and have loved sharing it with you. In this new series of posts, Lori offers some fascinating insights into how she crafted the story, why it was structured the way it was, and the challenges she encountered along the way. It’s easy to forget, when reading a polished final piece, just how much effort goes into each article, the careful attention to detail, the multiple drafts, and the many rewrites. I'm genuinely excited to read more from Lori’s Margin Notes in the posts to come.
Each week I share with you at least one story that will make you cry and I make no apologies for that. If a story moves you in that way it has to be worth reading, so why not take a look at
unique way of remembering her dad.
I also promised to share some of the more unusual posts I've come across while exploring various themes here on Substack.
shares her college experience and her efforts to get noticed by her lecturer.Without a doubt, the most terrifying person at our college was the writing lecturer Peter Temple.
Want to find out why he was so scary…………read on my friend
Who doesn't enjoy a good challenge? But wow—a 50-day blogging challenge is no small feat! I'm excited to follow
along on her journey. Why not drop by and wish her luck? Every writer needs a little encouragement to keep going, so be sure to cheer Jennifer on along the way!
Another wonderfully thorough piece of research from
as she shares with us the second part of the story of her ancestor Richard Lang. Fascinating story, especially the details surrounding the American Revolutionary War.
That’s it for another week on the Chiddicks Observer. I hope you enjoy some of the newer writers that I am sharing and please like, share and comment on these wonderful posts, it does mean so much to a writer when somebody makes the time and effort to comment on their work………….see you all next time.
Very generous of you to share Paul. I appreciate this from someone whose posts are always worth reading. Happy days!
Thank you, Paul! I am so humbled to be included with the rest of these wonderful genealogists.