My first birthday list item of the new year is checked off. Last weekend, a friend and I saw Deepak Chopra give a lecture on his new book with Rudolph Tanzi, Super Genes. At times, I felt as if we were attending a college biology lecture, and I really wish I had taken notes. Deepak... Continue Reading →
A Reunion and a Mystery
A few weeks ago, my dad and I attended a family reunion with 100+ strangers. Let me explain. About a year ago, as I was doing some genealogy research, I learned that a family reunion was being planned for August 2015 in the town where my mom grew up. The reunion was actually for my... Continue Reading →
Feeling Irish
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I'm celebrating with a Shamrock shake, green Peeps, and some Cranberries. I feel a little more legit about celebrating St. Patrick's Day since discovering that I have a few Irish ancestors. According to AncestryDNA, I am 4 percent Irish! I couldn't... Continue Reading →
Broke Through My First Brick Wall
I broke through my first brick wall recently! A metaphorical, genealogical brick wall, that is. I can't even describe the surprise, relief, and elation I felt ALL AT ONCE. It's a once-in-a-lifetime feeling. My family tree has pretty long branches—some going back to the 1600s even. Except for one lonely, stubby branch. This branch has... Continue Reading →
Bloodswept Lands and Seas of Red
I hurriedly looked at some photos of Will and Kate at a beautiful installation at the Tower of London during a break at work the other day. The purpose of the installation didn't register with me at the time. But then, a few days later, Abby sent me a link to photos on a... Continue Reading →
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