If you’ve followed my writing for a while, you may consider yourself used to my fits and starts. During this … More
Category: Genealogy
My Bendy Brain: Mental Health and Ehlers-Danlos
Before I go too far, let me preface this. Unlike some of my articles that have been extensively researched, this … More
Where I’m From: An Original Poem
Wondering why I’ve decided to share so many poems lately? Well, tomorrow, March 21st IS World Poetry Day! Here’s my … More
How Irish Am I?
When my daughter and her husband bought me a DNA test for my birthday a few years ago, I was … More
Wait, Didn’t You Become A Nun?!
For over half a century of my life, I had been sexually attractive to someone. I just wanted that part to stop. I just wanted someone to see the daughter of God that I was, and not a piece of meat to use.
The Ink in Our Veins
When I entered the family history center that stormy April afternoon, I had one thing on my mind; I had never seen a photo of my father’s father. I was 46 and I had never seen my grandfather’s face.
I typed his name into the search bar on the site, Newspapers.com, “George R. Slighte,” the results came back instantly.
I Have Her Name
My grandma, who I simply called, “Grandma,” but whom everyone else called by her middle name, “Ellen,” was my confidant when I was a growing girl. It was with her that I saw my first music video on a late-night television show after Grandpa went to bed.
She Read Me
I hadn’t spent much time with her in person….But we had spent time together….
Grandma Duty
One week ago today, my fourth grandchild was born. She is the first child of my last child; the baby … More
A Veterans Day Thank You
I want to talk about the many brave men and their families who make up the Veteran heritage that I … More