It’s no secret; I have quite thoroughly documented my ancestry.

In 1996 I published my FRANTZ maiden name. Furthermore, I’ve made the information available, free, on a website titled Frantz Families–Kith & Kin. ~~ I’ve made additional information available on another website titled Frantz Digitized Library.

Today, perhaps I’ve grieved more deeply over the mass shooting in Las Vegas than my readers? The name PADDOCK  is in my maternal  ancestry and (with the help of Ancestry.com) I was able to document my connection to Stephen Paddock. Our common ancestor is Zachariah Paddock (1636-1727); we are eighth cousins.

Before I welcome October (before I go to bed Sep. 30), I feel compelled to comment on a movie I just watched on TV (late Saturday night).  James Earl Jones stars in The Reading Room. Usually, I’m pretty good with words but I haven’t words to describe my love for the film. My heart was so touched by one man’s kindness; tears flowed….

You can watch the movie on your computer; here is the link.

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