Category Archives: capturing memories

Old slides reveal hidden past

Posted on April 1, 2018 by moonbridgebooks

I spent Easter weekend examining my dad’s slides taken during the 1950s when he was in the Army, stationed in the US and Japan (no combat duty). Dad and I used an old illuminated screen to view the slides against … Continue reading →

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Writing Your Family History Book

Posted on February 19, 2018 by moonbridgebooks

Last weekend I delivered my dad’s side family history book to the relatives. All that work was so worthwhile to feel the glow of my dad and his brother’s awe and gratitude. Worth the trip to Chicago where I got … Continue reading →

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Editing old photos with beloved Picasa, and slide-to-digital converters

Posted on July 9, 2017 by moonbridgebooks

Thank goodness I have Picasa! I’ve been editing very old black & white print photos to save digitally and to include some in a family history book I’m putting together. Photoshop costs money and has too much of a learning … Continue reading →

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