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Barbara Shoff

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in Bartlesville, The United States

November 06

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http://www.theblunderingdnagenealogist.com/

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Barbara Shoff still loves writing, saving money and solving mysteries.

Genealogy, a favorite hobby for years (her novel A Community of Butterflies: Chrysalis contains many of her family surnames) still has a sequel in the works, and she confesses, "It still isn't quite right. It may never be, but I will return to it soon."

She decided to take a break and focus on her new found passion, blending DNA and genealogy. "I pounded my head against the wall for several years trying to get my head around DNA. Then I read Jim Bartlett's blog Segment-ology and it started to come together."

She began writing her blog, The Blundering DNA Genealogist. "I tell people about the tools I use and how I use them."

She began teaching DNA + Genealogy at her local l ...more

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Barbara Shoff's Blog: The Blundering DNA Genealogist

If You Watch These Films You Can Change the World (At Least You'll Want To)

I’m a writer. Not the best, not the worst. I always wanted to have the influence of a Thomas Paine, a Harriet Beecher Stowe, or maybe a George Orwell or an Ayn Rand. I wanted to “leave my mark” and somehow make the world a better place. Alas, I am a gray-haired retiree in small town Oklahoma. I wrote a novel three years ago that has helped a few people, or so they have told me. The second book Read more of this blog post »

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	A Community of Butterflies: Chrysalis by Barbara Shoff (Goodreads Author), Brandy Walker (Illustrator) 4.24 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Home Warranty Handbook: Insider Secrets That Will Save You Money 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Home Warranty Handbook Insider Secrets That Will Save You Money by Barbara Shoff (Goodreads Author), Sister Sparrow Graphic Designs (Illustrator) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christmas 2016 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Am A Leaf Following Branches to Find My Tree 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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