A weekly digest can turn Thomas Planet into a living surname desk: community wins, record lessons, reunion photos, branch puzzles, and practical ways to help.
Records first
Short lessons on census chains, probate, land, church, cemetery, military, and migration records.
Family calendar
Reviewed reunions, archive days, research nights, and branch calls without leaking private details.
Careful curation
Public stories get proof labels, privacy review, and a clear distinction between record, tradition, and myth.