Family history is mostly a quiet pursuit. Research is done
in libraries and archives; or online in solitude. It appears to be calm and tranquil. It is
not.
That external quiet is deceptive because there’s a frenzy of
mental activity going in the search for clues and facts. Clues always lead to
more questions and the mental activity kicks up a notch or two. Not to mention
the urge to shout to the rooftops when a discovery is finally made.
Quiet is not necessarily restful. It can be exhausting.
I too profiled quiet today. I agree quiet can be deafening at times!
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