Tag Archives: culture and heritage

Have you ever been embarrassed by your roots?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

I have. In the old days of the 1960s I just wanted to blend in. I lived in a very white area and my sister and I were the only darker-skinned kids in school for many years. Finally in high … Continue reading →

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Genealogy: Is knowing your roots important?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

I don’t know, is it important to you? I think it’s interesting to know my roots, and I certainly had fun the other day snooping up my relatives on Ancestry.com. Many people share a sense of curiosity about who their … Continue reading →

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Family history: Getting back to your roots

Posted on June 12, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

Today BlogHer’s Find Your Roots prompt asks, “What does getting back to your roots mean?” That makes me think about cultural heritage. “Where are you from?” was a  common question I got in the 1970s-80s when multicultural people were still an … Continue reading →

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