Exploring the Past to Improve the Future
Or, Why Charlemagne is Not My Ancestor By Eilene Lyon My recent post, The Instant Tree, sparked a discussion with Zoe Krainik from Hollywood Genes which I thought worthy of expanding on. Zoe provided a link to this article that seems to suggest that each European today is descended from everyone living in Europe during... Continue Reading →
Week 15: #52 Ancestors – DNA By Eilene Lyon Well into my second year of doing Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks prompts, I’ve struck on one that really has me stymied. The “DNA” prompt just doesn’t bring any particular ancestor or relative to mind. Should I write about medical issues? Perhaps the... Continue Reading →
By Eilene Lyon You might think that should read “Read ‘Em and Weep” and you’d be right. That’s almost what I felt like doing after harvesting my peas this week. Honestly, I love all kinds of peas: those lovely emerald orbs, the edible snow pea pods… But my favorite, especially for growing myself, are the... Continue Reading →
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Every Family has a story to tell..........Welcome to mine
Writing, Blogging and Books
Navigating life through grandparenthood, chronic illness, dream work, and other inspirations
Passion for writing ignites my soul's momentum
“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” ~ Alexander Graham Bell
Thoughts about teaching and learning history
Live fully and have fun doing so...
everyone has a story
Buckeyes from all Directions : by Kathy Warnes
Home of Lukas Kondraciuk Photography
Family history site where I can share my latest discoveries.
"Nothing that happens to a writer -- however happy, however tragic -- is ever wasted." ~ P.D. James
Genealogy..a journey to the past present and future.
Exploring the Past to Improve the Future
Adventures in Genealogy
