Chapter 1 – Beyond One’s Family Tree – Sharing is Caring (Even for Dead People) Ah, you’ve traced your family lineage to a hamlet somewhere in Europe where the main pastime was likely cow-tipping. You’ve got a tree so detailed that it’s practically a rainforest. What next? Hoard all those juicy tidbits for an awkward […]
Chapter 1 – Ancestry Research vs. Genealogy Research — A Tangled Web of Roots and Branches Introduction – Down the Rabbit Hole You Go, Alice! Ahoy, you budding family historians and closeted Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts! So you’ve got an itch to dig up your family’s past, eh? You’ve got the gloves on, magnifying glass in […]
Chapter 1 – “The Humble Origins of the Not-So-Humble Cane Toad” Once upon a time, in the lush jungles of South America, lived an amphibian of modest proportions but grand ambitions. His name was Trevor the Toad, and oh boy, did he have dreams. Dreams that extended far beyond the puddle he was born in. […]
Chapter 1 – When Did My Hair Turn Grey? – A Journey Down Memory Lane Life was simpler when the most significant hair concern was whether or not your perm would hold up for the weekend. Nowadays, you might be caught in the conundrum of whether to dye, defy, or sigh when you spot those […]
The Naivety of Becoming a Social Media Influencer The declaration “I can be a social media influencer” was made with the same naivety as someone saying they can fly by merely flapping their arms. As a somewhat tech-savvy individual of a certain age, I was intrigued by the world of social media fame. It seemed […]
The Bold Declaration: “A Marathon? I Can Do That!” With the bravado of someone who had never experienced the grueling demands of a marathon, I declared, “A Marathon? I can do that!” What ensued was a whimsical, sometimes painful, always enlightening journey into running, filled with early mornings, aching muscles, and the realization that a […]
The Conviction of Healthy Eating: “Let’s Just Eat Healthy from Now On” The phrase “Let’s just eat healthy from now on” was spoken with the conviction of someone who had just read a life-changing article on the benefits of kale and quinoa. Fueled by newfound enthusiasm for wellness and visions of a transformed lifestyle, I […]
Starting a Band Later in Life: The Joy of Making Music The declaration “I’ll start my own band” was made with the kind of midlife defiance that often leads to great success or amusing anecdotes. Inspired by nostalgia for the rock music of my youth and a sudden urge to tick off a bucket list […]
The Starry-Eyed Exclamation: “Let’s Buy a Boat!” The exclamation “Let’s buy a boat!” burst from me one sunny afternoon, inspired by picturesque scenes of serene waters and leisurely sails. Envisioning myself as a sea captain on my very own vessel, I was blissfully unaware of the practical realities that lay ahead in boat ownership. This […]
Let’s Go Camping – It’s Just Like a Hotel, Right? “Let’s go camping – it’s like a hotel, right?” I quipped sarcastically, as I prepared for a weekend of outdoor leisure. Equipped with a tent that promised easy assembly and a cooler filled with provisions, I was ready to embrace nature. Little did I know, […]
