Who gives a hoot? I do!

Although no one has actually said those words to me (or anything like it), I have read it in facial expressions and body language.


I have always wondered about the family stories I heard growing up and wondered just how much was true. Who wouldn't be curious about Prussian barons and signers of the Declaration of Independence or a rare Tasmanian Devil being brought to the states by a distant uncle? A decade or so ago I started working on the family history to find the truth. Along the way, I have discovered some interesting things about people I have known in my lifetime and those that have gone before.


This is my humble attempt to share what I have learned.

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Who or what will I write about?

I wanted an outlet for sharing my passion project and spare my family/friends from hearing the same stories over and over again. So, I created this blog and anyone interested can check in an see that latest updates. 

I believe that any family history should include both the "heroes" and the "scoundrels". I heard a great line recently. The gist was "there is a little scoundrel in every hero and a little hero in every scoundrel". Both should be included in the family story. No matter which, he/she contributed to the makeup of who we are as a family. The scoundrels are what make the story interesting. I would hope that everyone reading would agree that we are all human. Mistakes and wrong decisions happen. We should just move on. In addition, whether or not someone said or did something that you agree with should not determine their worthiness to be included in the family story. 

FAMILY:

I will be sharing stories about noteworthy ancestors whether she/he be a hero or a scoundrel. If you don't want to know about the scoundrels, you might not want to follow this blog.

I will also be sharing genealogy articles, tips/tricks, and other things I find of interest (i.e. pictures of owls). Or venting about my frustrations and celebrating my breakthroughs. 

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