Michigan sets a dangerous precedent with a manslaughter prosecution. A Michigan township tries to block a new cemetery for no reason. And I finally made contact with the neighbors from Thanksgiving.
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Beyond the Taboo: Rethinking Society’s Fear of Death
Exploring the concept of a “happy death,” societal taboos on dying, and advocating for the right to control our end-of-life decisions.
Unearthing Generations: How Ancestry Research Revealed More Than Just Names
Scrolling through Ancestry the other day I found a big chunk of a family line I’d been working on for a while. But like always, a big find raises more questions than it answers.
Conversations That Matter: Navigating Life’s Unexpected Twists
Reflecting on unexpected deaths, this week’s post urges crucial conversations about end-of-life wishes and exposes flaws in forensic evidence.
Frozen Doors and Football
Talking about a cold snap in Oklahoma and the National Championship win for Michigan.




