Tag Archives: 3rd

Connecting to My Heritage

Posted on October 20, 2023 by admin

Holidays in my family are some of the best memories I have. We didn’t have many traditions, but one thing my aunt did every year was celebrate Christmas from another country that our ancestors were from. We would study the … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Love Story

Posted on October 18, 2023 by admin

How far back do love stories go? In my family they go back to 1875, the story of Charles Bella Gyorke, my third great Grandfather, is a story passed down through generations.  Charles Gyorke (name later changed to George) from … Continue reading →

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The Land of My Ancestors

Posted on October 16, 2023 by admin

I love my genealogy and have done the ancestry dna test to see where my ancestors are from. The science behind it just fascinates me and I could talk forever on the subject.  I am definitively European with my majority … Continue reading →

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Hospitality A Noble Truth

Posted on September 19, 2023 by admin

Three years ago I learned about the Nine Noble Virtues of the Asatru. I learned about them when I created a Yule journal for my fiance’s sister.  Asatru, believed to be the ancient religion of the Vikings, is considered the … Continue reading →

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Finding Courage in Love

Posted on October 6, 2022 by admin

Watching 60 Minutes honoring the firefighters and other first responders from 9-11-2001, my chest heaves and tears fall at their willing sacrifice for others! Some are wired to seek out opportunities for this kind of bravery but most of us … Continue reading →

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