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.
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Searching for Accountability in an Unaccountable World
A new weather station, questions about free will, wrongful convictions, forensic genealogy, and a Colorado DNA scandal all point to one common theme: accountability—and what happens when those in power avoid it.
Texas Justice and Facebook Injustice
After helping a local bookstore move to a larger home, I reflect on a writer friend’s sudden Facebook account deletion and the importance of backing up digital memories. I also look at a remarkable Texas cold case arrest that finally brought justice to both a murder victim and a wrongly convicted man.
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.
Hail, Yeah!
Hail, foxes, censuses, and pen pals. What more could you possibly want in a weekly post?