A list of updates to my family tree on http://genealogy.ravensbeak.com for August 2026.
family life
When Genealogy Research Turns Up More Than You Expected
Genealogy has a way of rewarding persistence. A search through Texas archives uncovered a forgotten family patent, an old medical office photo, and a few surprising stories. Plus, I reflect on thirty-two years of marriage, preserving family memories, and finally watching The Last Ship.
A New Grandson, a Lost Friend, and an Exoneration
This week brought both celebration and sorrow: the loss of a former Army comrade, the early arrival of a new grandson, and news of three Pennsylvania men finally exonerated after nearly three decades in prison. A reminder that life rarely comes in simple categories.
Empty Nest
In which I reflect upon our empty nest
Storms, New Homes, and Newly Found Cousins
An EF-1 tornado tears through town, but the bigger story this week might be closer to home—family milestones, new beginnings, and a surprising discovery of more cousins branching out on the family tree.