We Witches
This recent Halloween, I found myself reflecting on the women—and a few men—in my family tree who were accused of witchcraft. Among them, two were executed, and others were falsely imprisoned, stigmatized, or became social outcasts.
Fallout 76 Camp: Cabin on Stilts
I’ve just completed construction on a brand-new camp in Fallout 76! I’ve crafted a two-room cabin elevated on stilts above a serene body of water.
Pro-Choice: A Journey Toward Reason
I’ve always been open about my Pro-Choice stance. As I’ve aged, I find that I’ve grown more assertive with my views, especially given the existing political environment of our nation. However, this wasn’t always my belief.
So….. About That: Genetic Testing and Family Myths
For as long as I can remember, there’s been a tale in my family about my father’s Native American heritage through his mother’s lineage. My great-grandfather insisted he was Cherokee, not Mexican, as he often put it. We took this as gospel…
Fuck. I’m old.
It was like telling me I hit some abstract milestone that, until that point, seemed imaginary. None of it seemed real. She reminded me that I’ll be fifty next year. I wasn’t ready to hear that.
New Job: Part Deux
I’m a little late to the party here in posting this, but I got promoted back in June of this year at work.
Fun With Genealogy: William Nickerson II
Genealogical Relationship: 10th great-grandfather via paternal side, descended through his daughter Sarah who married Nathaniel Covell.