genealogy

Thimble & Tansy is Back

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Thimble & Tansy blog feature image showing my caricature showing me with the things I love - plants, sewing, stitching, and of course, my tuxedo cat, Chester!

Some seasons of life quietly pull you inward. You simplify, let go of what wasn’t really you, and come back to what matters most. That’s exactly what happened here. Thimble & Tansy kept calling me home — and I’m back.

Why I Chase Dead People: A Genealogy Confession

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genealogy items on display like a family tree and marriage certificate with the heading "chasing ghosts"

My parents spent their Thursdays chasing ghosts in libraries and cemeteries. I thought they were crazy—until time passed, memories faded, and I inherited boxes of genealogy records with nowhere else to turn.