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Sister, Aunt, Great-Aunt, Great-great-Aunt, Teacher, Financial Consultant, Social Activist, Mentor, Leader, Friend
At Aunt Dotsie’s funeral services this weekend, it quickly became apparent that she had touched the lives of many, many people, in a variety of different ways. I learned so much more about her from listening to the stories and talking to the people who had been a part of her life. She was brillant and fair, loving and devoted. If you came into her circle, you became one of hers – she adopted a sense of responsibility for you.
Writing & Education
My Roots of Searching for My Family Tree
I first began searching my family tree in the 8th grade for a school project. I traced my family back to my grandparents’ grandparents. At the time, I learned of two family “legends”….
Family History Writing Challenge
I found and decided to join the 3rd Annual Family History Writing Challenge this year. I pledge to write at least an average of 500 words about my family history each day for the next 28 days.
To Know Our Heritage
In all of us there is a hunger, marrow-deep, to know our heritage, to know who we are and where we came from. – Alex Haley, Author