Forgiving Grandpa
I had good reasons for being angry with my grandfather. But that emotional burden I carried reflected my own misunderstanding of the nature of my other, even grander Father.
Tag: Family History
The New Yorker Falls to Old Anti Tropes
Drawing your attention to this piece published yesterday in the New Yorker, “Our Obsession with Ancestry Has Some Twisted Roots.” The article has some interesting insights but ultimately tries to paint the Church of...
Ancestral Lessons in Religious Freedom
As more young people today lose an appreciation for religious freedom, it’s understandable that we point to higher principles. It might also help to direct attention back to our own family’s stories to understand why this is still so important today.
A Halloween Vision of the Dead
Halloween wasn’t always just about costumes and candy. If you don’t really dig the ‘spirit’ of the holiday, here’s something you can try.
