Volume 1 of Segmentology is done. Fundamentals. What to do next? Some musings – waddayathink?
1. Continue this blog. Volume 1 incorporated many of the 200 blogposts so far, but I have perhaps 100 more in various stages – from title or concept to full drafts not yet published (same “scatter-shot” range of topics… And, as always, I encourage you to request topics .
2. Focus on Volume 2. Something like “Using the Fundamentals”. At the top of my list would be chapters on Finding Bio Ancestors; Walking The Clusters Back; Compilation of ThruLines TIDBITs; Tying in Floating Branches; Creating Your Personal Shared cM Chart; Some Core Objective Statements… What would be your catchy titles?
3. A Segmentology Collaboration platform or Forum. Some method where we could share our collective experience, insights, objectives, wish lists…. I feel there is a lot of collected wisdom among practicing “Segmentologists” – how can we capture and focus build on that? Your ideas are encouraged.
I’m not going to add an “all of the above” category, but that’s where this might go…
This blog has helped – actually “forced” – me think through, and research, and document Segmentology related concepts – to put them in plain English as best I can. I encourage you to comment on our future path. In the near term I’m going to “unload” some of my backlogged posts. I turn 83 this week, and I’m just not done with this Segmentology journey…
[99F] Segment-ology: Musing… by Jim Bartlett 20260325
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Hi Jim,
I appreciate your blogs with your special insights. Hope you continue to offer new blogs in the future.
Thank you,
JimBaker
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Thanks for the feedback, Jim. I’m already working on more blogposts. Jim
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Mr. Bartlett,
I commend you for your continued outstanding work on genealogy. Keep your mind engaged as long as one can. I turn 80 this year and am beginning to see signs of my slowing down.
Thank you for all your continued work. Initially, I followed up on the emails I received from you and dutifully put them in a folder. Too many life events now to keep up.
I just wanted to congratulate on your recent publication and thank you for continuing to do the hard work for others.
Regards,
Linda Hayes-Litke
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Linda, Thanks for your kind feedback – the work will continue. Jim
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From a selfish pov, Focus on Volume 2. I need education.
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Herb, One way or the other, there is more to come. Jim
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All three have merit. I look forward to your posts, so would miss the blog, but a collab group might be nice too. If you create vol 2 I will down load.
I am hear for all your wisdom, Jim. Thanks you for sharing!
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Cynthia, Thanks for your encouragement. Jim
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Hi Jim,You are an inspiration! Citizen scientists like you exemplify social media
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Gary, Thanks for the kind feedback – it’s all about giving back to the genealogy community I’ve been in for 50 years. Jim
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I “vote” for number 2 …
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I would read any of the three, each idea suggests interesting content. Which one speaks to you the most? Thank you for sharing your knowledge and encouraging me to do more with DNA and my family research.
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Barb, Thanks for your feedback and encouragement; Jim
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How to walk the segments back to find ancestors.
Anything that tickles your fancy.
Thank you so much for doing this and publishing Volume 1!
Congratulations!
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Roberta, Thank you. You have been a great mentor, and I appreciate all your support along the way. Jim
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Continue the journey along any path that is offered and available in the moment … everyone “traveling” with you or who “finds” you along their own journey will be benefactors of having noted what you “Know” and what you “Think You Know” … and maybe continuing it.
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Thanks, John, very encouraging. Jim
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