Tis the season! The end of October through the beginning of January can sometimes seem like one long stretch of celebrations full of treats, rich food and festivities. “Happy Holidays!” sing out between friends, acquaintances, and complete strangers. Have you ever paused to wonder what holiday the greeter celebrates and why? Do you pace…
A family tree includes major life events such as birth, marriage, divorce and death, with records, certificates and other evidence to verify the dates. Evidence helps you to separate multiple individuals, who may have the same names and be born around the same time, sometimes even in the same place! While official point in…
When the Covid pandemic began, many countries locked down as the virus reached their borders. The length of lockdowns and suggested self-isolations varied by country and state. Some lockdowns were initially set for two weeks or a month, then relaxed. Other counties, states and countries extended their lockdowns for months and some for a…
Or do you go to bed exhausted and wake exhausted? We are not meant to live that way. The sacredness of rest is part of our spiritual DNA. Did you know that resting and sleeping are not the same thing? In our modern hurry up and move world, many are obsessively overworked, overcommitted, overextended,…
Have you ever wondered about how your grandparents lived? Or what your parents’ lives were like when they were children? Some elders in some families share family history or tell stories about themselves or other relatives to willing audiences. In other families, information is harder to obtain. Even in families that tell stories about…
Back in the 1980’s, the future of work was expected to be remote. The expansion of the internet into people’s homes was expected to make commuting to an office obsolete. People would be able to work and shop from home and live in any location where the internet was accessible. This change was expected…
It’s been over a year since the presence of COVID-19 was confirmed in our countries and government took action by shutting down businesses and placing restrictions on residents. Does that seem like forever to you? Or did your time fly by? Have you taken the time to reflect and imagine what the future might…
“I am Hutterite: The Fascinating True Story of a Young Woman’s Journey to Reclaim Her Heritage” provides a personal window into this little known ethnic group. While the author shares some of the challenges that come with living in such a community, she also shares the supportive nature, nurturing environment, and her appreciation…
2020 was a year of disruption and change. Some of those changes will continue into 2021. As 2020 comes to a close, take time to reflect upon challenges successfully met and those things which brought you peace and joy in the midst of disruption and change. What will you celebrate as 2020 comes to…