Some DNA 101

This is one explanation which comes up frequently, among others, where I have about two minutes to send an answer, but I know the person needs a lot more than a few charts and paragraphs. But this is a good start, if you have tested and are floundering a bit. For this minute, let's say, … Continue reading Some DNA 101

OK, The DNA does not match and now you have lost 1/8th (or more) of your ancestry. ~ How To!

Just because we have our "paper" well documented, does not mean we have our ancestors. DNA-for-genealogy is teaching us that many lines in even the most respectable families have had one or more "non-paternity events" (mis-attributed parentage) some time in the past. DNA testing might disprove some of our most cherished ancestral lines, but the … Continue reading OK, The DNA does not match and now you have lost 1/8th (or more) of your ancestry. ~ How To!

By Nov 30th? – The tree is released. Oh dear, dear, dear! – (New family trees next week on ftDNA! Whoo Hoo!)

ARCHIVED POST from previous years December 16th The new trees are impossible - so far. I don't even know what to say. Countless are flabbergasted at the mess of the trees. Who can read them anyway. 1st Week of December - The evolution of blog titles! Another Update: We are waiting!!! Ooohh. I promise I … Continue reading By Nov 30th? – The tree is released. Oh dear, dear, dear! – (New family trees next week on ftDNA! Whoo Hoo!)

The DNA of Capitalism ~ Sales – begging door to door for the rich people.

Horacio Alger was wrong; all people(s) cannot get ahead. The Protestant work ethic was wrong; there are not jobs for all the people(s) of the earth who need a job. And for those who cannot work in today's world, there is not even much pity, certainly little quality of life. But the propaganda of the … Continue reading The DNA of Capitalism ~ Sales – begging door to door for the rich people.

X-DNA, Its A Girl Thing ~ And we included the boys – somewhat.

Do this in color printing only. You just cannot do it in black from your printer. I don't know anyone who could. I also suggest making many blank copies and using a pencil and being prepared to erase and correct. I check mine multiple times and often have a second person check behind me for … Continue reading X-DNA, Its A Girl Thing ~ And we included the boys – somewhat.