Why Family History?

Exercise That Brain!

Exercise That Brain WebMD tells us that the world’s population is aging, so fast that by 2050 they estimate there will be over 2 billion people over the age of 60.  With aging there is increased risk of mental health diseases, including depression, anxiety, and Alzheimer’s disease.  Fortunately, doctors tell us there is a drug

Your Not Alone!

Your Not Alone! Believe it or not, there are a lot of Family Historians out there.  I know sometimes researching your family can seem like a solitary task, with long hours spent staring at a computer screen with no one around, but there are many others who are doing the same thing.  They also need

Your Ancestors Can Lead You to More Relatives

Your Ancestors Can Lead You to More Relatives I’m a fan of shows that connect family.  Shows like Finding Your Roots or Relative Race where they use family history research to connect people with other family members.  I remember a recent episode where Lena Dunham found that Larry David, who was greatly admired by her

Growing Your Tribe

Growing Your Tribe We all want to belong to something.  It’s a basic human need.  The internet is full of reports telling us being alone is not good for our health, either mentally or physically. New family members can help.  Whether your existing family is large or small, there’s a way you can make it

A Brief Pause…for an Important Message

My wife lost her brother this week. As the death of a loved one often does, his passing caused me to reflect–about family history, my contribution to friends and family, and what really matters.  Her brother was the kind of person this company is named after, an everyday hero.  He was not famous, well known,

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