Category: Ancestry and Genealogy
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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 – lush, practical, ever-present. When I was little, my parents kept a classic Southern kitchen garden in our backyard – tomatoes, bell peppers, okra,…
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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 girl. My paternal grandparents affectionately called me the “family genealogist” back then, but my…