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Winchester. The Town, Not the Rifle.
This rural town was the home of my ancestors. One was a Major League pitcher.… Continue reading Winchester. The Town, Not the Rifle. →
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We Named Her Beryl
Granted, we think our daughter is a gem, but her middle name is actually in homage to the grandmother she never knew. In Ashkenazic tradition, one of the greatest expressions of love is naming…
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Remembering Paul Burton Curry
In honor of Memorial Day, I have chosen to profile an ancestor from my tree who died in the line of duty in World War II. Paul Burton Curry (1922-1945) was born in Ellettsville,…
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My Granduncle: Twentieth Century Scottish Stoic
My granduncle, James Williamson (1912-1981), was diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age. Earlier, I wrote at length about how this neurological disorder impacted his professional and personal aspirations. I also contemplated how today’s…
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FaceTiming from the Cemetery
A Cross-Generational Virtual Adventure… Continue reading FaceTiming from the Cemetery →
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It Takes a Village
They had no children of their own, but these three sisters mentored countless children. 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 19-“A Question the Records Can’t Answer” Prompt: Outside of letters and diaries, most of…
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Catering to the College Crowd
Feeding thousands of hungry college students was all in a day’s work for my great-grand uncle.… Continue reading Catering to the College Crowd →
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War and Peace
What would it be like to have lived your entire life without your country ever being involved in war?… Continue reading War and Peace →
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