Wisdom and whimsy in moderate doses
Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week. Doctor: Missouri’s geriatric needs not being met St. Louis mayor discusses city’s image, Ferguson, Rams and more Investor advocate: Buy stock, gain a voice Family history TV show turns up surprise for St. Louis woman Repertory Theatre sets the table… Continue reading My stories: Week ending Jan. 9
For the past two years, I have been working on putting together my family tree. I can tell you with a great deal of certainty that I’m from Missouri. The Smiths are the last branch of the tree that I’ve not yet traced back to the 1700s. (Another branch goes back to the 1600s.) My… Continue reading Have you ever tried to find William Smith?
Remember when I confessed to being a nerd? Well, it’s true. Here’s another little hobby: I’ve been researching my family tree. Which is no small feat when your last name is Smith. The project (which I hope to eventually turn into a Web site — you know, when I have time) got a boost when… Continue reading Unearthing family history