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About DawnLRG

DawnLRG
Tell us about yourself:
Single, Californian transplanted in Maryland. Dog lover. Travel bug. Music festival fan. Novice gardener/cook. Freelance Spanish to English translator. Branching into genetic genealogy. Former political advocate-Cuba/US policy specialist. Former field biologist-avian specialist. Pet peeves: poor writing. Hobbies: building family trees, aiding adoptees with bio-family search, hiking, crafts, yoga.
Area of knowledge and what I know well:
Genealogy. Adoption. Spanish & English language. Cuba. Legislative process. Self-employment.
Certificates/Awards
Master's in Legislative Affairs-George Washington University + Cert. in Latin America & Hemispheric Affairs.
2013
Cert. Spanish to English Translation-New York University
Bachelor's in Biology & Environmental Studies-University of California @ Santa Cruz
1998

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Re: Any Genealogy buffs in here?

Exactly! I think the puzzle aspect is what makes it so addicting. Every time I log off it's a cliff hanger! I really wish people before me would have been as thoughtful as you are. Luckily I have a cousin who was into scrapbooking, and so she has a l...
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Re: Any Genealogy buffs in here?

Wow! That's really interesting! I learn so much world history doing genealogy research. Recent clients have had me researching the Azores islands, Lithuania and Equatorial Guinea! Good luck, and please do share interesting findings that aren't too pe...
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Any Genealogy buffs in here?

I'm new to the community, so I just searched through the posts and found only two posts referring to genealogy at all. I am very surprised! I think it is so important for us to keep records and collect information etc to pass to our next generations....
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Re: Who's attempted a DIY haircut?

I have! I've cut my hair twice since Feb. I used a technique I remember from a Seventeen magazine I had when I was a kid. Turned out great both times!
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Re: Any Genealogy buffs in here?

Exactly! I think the puzzle aspect is what makes it so addicting. Every time I log off it's a cliff hanger! I really wish people before me would have been as thoughtful as you are. Luckily I have a cousin who was into scrapbooking, and so she has a l...
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Re: Any Genealogy buffs in here?

Wow! That's really interesting! I learn so much world history doing genealogy research. Recent clients have had me researching the Azores islands, Lithuania and Equatorial Guinea! Good luck, and please do share interesting findings that aren't too pe...
DawnLRG 03-16-2021 11:03 AM
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Any Genealogy buffs in here?

I'm new to the community, so I just searched through the posts and found only two posts referring to genealogy at all. I am very surprised! I think it is so important for us to keep records and collect information etc to pass to our next generations....
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Re: Who's attempted a DIY haircut?

I have! I've cut my hair twice since Feb. I used a technique I remember from a Seventeen magazine I had when I was a kid. Turned out great both times!
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Re: Any Genealogy buffs in here?

Exactly! I think the puzzle aspect is what makes it so addicting. Every time I log off it's a cliff hanger! I really wish people before me would have been as thoughtful as you are. Luckily I have a cousin who was into scrapbooking, and so she has a l...
DawnLRG 03-16-2021 11:10 AM
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Re: Any Genealogy buffs in here?

Wow! That's really interesting! I learn so much world history doing genealogy research. Recent clients have had me researching the Azores islands, Lithuania and Equatorial Guinea! Good luck, and please do share interesting findings that aren't too pe...
DawnLRG 03-16-2021 11:03 AM
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Any Genealogy buffs in here?

I'm new to the community, so I just searched through the posts and found only two posts referring to genealogy at all. I am very surprised! I think it is so important for us to keep records and collect information etc to pass to our next generations....
DawnLRG 09-11-2020 08:58 AM
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Re: Who's attempted a DIY haircut?

I have! I've cut my hair twice since Feb. I used a technique I remember from a Seventeen magazine I had when I was a kid. Turned out great both times!
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