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Sample Proposals for RootsTech Presentations – Which Would You Choose?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by jessestay

I’m putting together a proposal for a presentation or two at RootsTech, a conference put on by FamilySearch.org around family history technologies. The focus will be on Social Media. I have a few ideas – what else do you think would be interesting in terms of interesting uses of social media for family history? Opening the […]

As Goes the Publisher, So Goes the Conference

Posted on September 1, 2010 by jessestay

Seth Godin is known as a leader in trends, particularly surrounding marketing and the new wave of media. That’s why Godin deciding his 13th book, Linchpin, will be his last traditionally published book is a big deal. I think it seals the deal – not just that publishers aren’t quite as needed as they used […]

Who are the Mormons?

Posted on June 29, 2010 by jessestay

For those of you unaware, I am Mormon. I try not to preach the religion topic too much on this site unless it has to do with Technology, but I did realize there wasn’t much on this blog talking about who I am and what I believe in. I’m hoping to correct that and while […]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2009 by jessestay

In these hard economic times, we all need a little reboot on what’s really important. Christian, Jew, Muslim, or none-of-the-above, this video produced by my church, while from a Christian’s perspective, really sets things straight – it’s the little things!: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you from me and my family.

Dooce Isn’t the Only One That Can Show Pretty Pictures of Utah

Posted on April 19, 2009 by jessestay

I stepped outside today (gasp!) to get some weeding done and prepare our Garden for the end of spring planting I’m going to be doing and just couldn’t resist finding my camera and taking pictures of the Flowers. This is from the Weeping Cherry tree in our front yard. And yes Dooce, the Mormons are […]

Reflection

Posted on December 15, 2008 by jessestay

We decided to take a little trip to go see the Christmas lights on Friday as a family at the Salt Lake City Mormon temple. I couldn’t resist the beauty of the lights on the water with the reflection in the background.