You got your results back from your AncestryDNA test … now what are you supposed to do with them? Most people immediately look to see their ethnicity estimate
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Start Tracing Your Family Tree
If you want to trace your roots, you’ve got to start a family tree. Maybe it sounds dusty and boring, but building a family tree gives you the
Ancestor Hunting in Horsham: Genealogy Travel Trip Report
“Hi, I’m visiting because my ancestors lived in Horsham, quite a long time ago.” “Oh, when was that, First World War?” “More like the 1600’s…” “Oh!” It’s my
In Search of Our Great Grandmothers
I’ve been putting off writing this post because it feels too big, and I’m not sure where to begin. Do I start with genealogy? You might be bored
Guilty (?) Pleasure.
It’s a Thursday afternoon. My to-do list is a mile long. I really should be focusing on bringing in new clients for my business. And I’m sitting in
Homecoming. Moving back after 2 years abroad.
I spent our first two days back in the UK alternating between unpacking, bingeing on dark chocolate, and bursting into tears. (Shhhh…I may even have had a
A Sense of Place
Oh to be a French winemakers son. It’s the definition of “blessing or curse.” Recently I watched Somm: Into the Bottle, a documentary about the wine industry: from
2017 Year in Review
I love planning. Dreaming, scheming, setting big goals for the next year. But I’ve learned it’s also important to take a look back to see what worked, and
Hong Kong Medicinal Tea Stalls
Walking through the crowded streets of Hong Kong, you can’t help but notice the herbal medicine shops when you pass by. Why? Because they smell. A really strong,
Thai Butterfly Pea Shampoo
What was life like before pharmacies and grocery stores in every town? So many simple things we take for granted – like handsoap. Or bandaids. Or ibuprofen. Or
