Category: Ancestry and Genealogy
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Raised by Wonder: A National Geographic Childhood
When I was little, I spent hours in a sitting room that didn’t quite belong to the rest of my grandparents’ house. The carpet was pale ivory, and the furniture…
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Rethinking Land: Decolonizing the Way We See Nature
I wasn’t expecting a simple quote to stop me in my tracks, but it did. “Colonialism didn’t just steal land – it rewrote the story of nature. It taught us…
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Growing Up with Gardens: The Wisdom of Sustainability
I grew up surrounded by gardens that were lush, practical, and ever-present. My parents kept a classic kitchen garden in our backyard full of tomatoes, bell peppers, okra, and the…
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Discovering My Roots: History Hidden in My DNA
I’ve been captivated by the stories and photos of my family since I was a little. My paternal grandparents affectionately called me the ‘family genealogist’ back then, though my interest…