A marriage license opens new questions about my grandparents, while a search for a family veteran uncovers a name change and three military enlistments. Add a Michigan football victory and a troubling wrongful-conviction story, and it’s been quite a week.
football
Will You Watch the Super Bowl?
I’ve loved watching football at every level, from fifth-grade games to college stadiums and the NFL. When it comes to the Super Bowl, family history, favorite teams, and personal memories all shape who I root for—and why I always tune in.
This week: Music, Football, and the Red Fern Fèis
I hung out at an Irish dance competition this weekend.
DIY Evidence Kits: Solution Or Risk In Sexual Assault Cases?
I’ve been thinking about the DIY rape kits by Leda Health and the challenges survivors face with evidence collection. While states push back, the real issue is the lack of trained professionals. On the writing front, ‘Ghost’ is progressing well.
Stromboli Success and Football Woes
This week’s post dives into the distances between various homes—from birth to the present—and explores a new recipe experiment: Italian Stromboli. On the sports front, there’s a reflection on football games, with Michigan facing challenges. Writing updates include progress on “Ghost,” and a discussion about POV choices for another project.