Tag Archives: culture and heritage

Teaching kids about their roots

Posted on June 21, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

Once again I was embarrassed because I don’t know how to speak Japanese. I was invited to dinner with some delegates from our city’s Japanese sister city, and one of them began speaking to me in Japanese. Eh, eh, sumimasen! My mother … Continue reading →

Posted in heritage | Tagged | 5 Comments

Finding your ancestry roots through DNA testing

Posted on June 19, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

DNA testing for ancestry has been a high-tech new boon to those wanting to dig deep for their family roots. Whether just curious or have nothing else to go on to find ancestors, people are happy to spend $100 or … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, heritage | Tagged | 7 Comments

Adoption and finding your roots

Posted on June 18, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

Finding your roots is a difficult topic for those who have been adopted. In an earlier post, “Is knowing your roots important,” I said it depends on the person. Some people don’t even care that much about their current families, much … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, heritage | Tagged , | 2 Comments