I know that many people would never share such stories, but my attitude is, “Why not?” Even anthropologists and folklorists study these stories. Stories touch the mysterious, shine light on our beliefs, our family culture, and the culture of societies are rich hunting grounds for beliefs, exposing what we do not understand, and merging the past into the present.
DNA & Diaspora
I understand that the surprises people can find out from genetic or genealogical research can be upsetting when information that does not fit what they have believed all their lives. Somehow the overlap between my family stories and the stories told by my DNA is comforting.
Destination Truth and "Rock" Apes
I hope to see my brother in a week or so when I pass through Indiana. I have two brothers who are still alive and living in Northeastern Indiana, and I actually want to see them both. But I digress, as I am want to do. I really want to talk to my brother who […]